2025 DAAD Africa Scholarship in Germany for East Africans (Deadline: June 10, 2025)

The 2025 DAAD Africa Scholarship offers a golden opportunity for East African students to pursue postgraduate studies in Germany on a fully funded basis. Administered under the Leadership for Africa (LfA) programme, the scholarship is aimed at young national scholars and refugees from select African countries, providing academic training, leadership development, and financial support.

Overview of the DAAD Africa Scholarship 2025

• Host Country: Germany

• Study Location: Universities in Germany

• Eligible Countries: Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda

• Level of Study: Master’s Degree

• Fields of Study: All except Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Law, Fine Arts, and Architecture

• Application Deadline: June 10, 2025

Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

• Full tuition coverage

• Monthly stipend of €934

• €11,208 total annual living allowance

• Travel costs covered

• Health, accident, and liability insurance

• Free accommodation

• German language course (up to 6 months)

• Training in leadership, governance, and civil society

• Additional allowances for spouses and children (if applicable)

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the DAAD Africa Scholarship 2025, applicants must:

• Have completed a Bachelor’s degree (minimum 2nd class upper)

• Be no more than 6 years post-graduation

• Possess good English or German language skills

• Be a national or registered refugee in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, or Uganda

• Provide a Refugee ID card issued before April 3, 2024 (for refugee applicants)

Required Application Documents

Applicants must prepare the following:

• DAAD Online Application Form

• Curriculum Vitae (Europass format)

• Motivation Letter (1–3 pages)

• Study Course Profile (with 3 master’s program preferences)

• Proof of language proficiency (English or German)

• Certified transcripts and degree certificates

• National ID or Passport

• Refugee ID and UNHCR registration (if applicable)

• Optional: Recommendation letters, employment certificates, prior scholarship proof

• http://static.daad.de/media/daad_de/word-excel-nicht-barrierefrei/in-deutschland-studieren-forschen-lehren/lfa_formular_second_master.docx

Application Process: Step-by-Step Guide

1. 1. Register on the DAAD portal

1. Download and complete the DAAD application form

2. Translate and scan all documents into PDF

3. Upload completed forms and documents to the DAAD portal

4. Submit your application online before June 10, 2025

👉 Click here to apply on the DAAD portal

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