DAAD/CERAAS Masters and PhD Scholarships 2020 for sub-Saharan African Students – Senegal

Published: 29 Apr 2020 2,531 views

The target group for scholarships are graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa with a first academic degree if applying for a master’s programme, or with a Master’s degree if applying for a doctoral programme who want to pursue Master’s or PhD courses in their home country (so called In-Country scholarships) or in another Sub-Saharan African country (In-Region scholarships).

Field of Study: The In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme Scholarships supports studies in subject areas with strong relevance to national development.

DAAD-CERAAS Masters Scholarship

Benefits of DAAD-CERAAS Masters Scholarship

1. The scholarship covers Tuition, Travel, Study and Research allowance, Monthly living and accommodation allowance as well as a Final allowance.
2. DAAD In-Country/In-Region scholarship holders are also encouraged to apply for a research grant in Germany for 2 up to 6 months. Please note: The short-term research stay in Germany should preferably be announced in the application for the regular scholarship.

The short-term research scholarship includes:

1. a monthly scholarship payment for living costs which amounts to 1.000 € per month
2. health/accident/personal liability insurance
3. a flat-rate travel allowance

All further details regarding additional benefits and the additional application processes will be provided after admission to the scholarship programme.

DAAD-CERAAS Masters Scholarship Courses

• Agroforestry, Ecology and Adaptation
• Phytopharmacy and Plant Protection
• Plant and Microbial Technology

Requirements for DAAD-CERAAS Masters Scholarship

1. have successfully completed generally a three-year university degree (Master candidates) or a two-year university degree (doctoral candidates) with above average results (second class upper division)
2. clearly show motivation and strong commitment
3. have thorough knowledge of the language of instruction
4. have completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application
5. must be nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan African country
6. should generally be a) staff member of a public or private university, b) candidate considered for teaching or research staff recruitment, c) from the public sector or d) DAFI-Alumni (Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative)

Female applicants and candidates from less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the programme.

Application Documents

Documents to be submitted in English:

1. DAAD application form duly filled in (available in the DAAD-Portal)
2. Hand signed curriculum vitae (please use the European specimen form at http://europass.cedefop.Europa.eu), including a list of publications (if applicable). 
3. Recommendation letter by university teachers (Master 1, PhD 2)
4. Letter of admission for the host university
5. Certified copies of university degree certificates including transcripts 
6. Letter of motivation (if applicable: mentioning the planned research stay in Germany, see “Additional benefits”)
7. Copy of the passport
8. if applicable, information on the UNHCR registration as refugee

Application Deadline

How to Apply