DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship, Sub-Saharan Africa 2024/2025 [Fully Funded]

DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme 2024 Intake Scholarships for PhD studies in Agronomic Sciences with a major in Biometry at the University of Abomey-Calavi is now open. This cooperation between DAAD and the University of Abomey-Calavi aims at the promotion of young scholars in Benin, particularly at the postgraduate level.

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Eligibility Criteria

Now, to be eligible for the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programmes, one must apply based on the following criteria:

Academic Qualifications:

Applicants are to be postgraduates with a first academic degree.

Successful completion of a two-year university Master’s degree or equivalent.
The results for this degree generally should usually lie above average, typically at least
Second Class/Upper Division or equivalent. Such candidates without being able to prove this achievement are not applicable.

Motivation and Commitment:

The applicant has to demonstrate that he or she is highly motivated and committed to the field of study.
Language proficiency: Candidates need to have acquired proficiency in the language of instruction at the host institution.
Recent Completion of Studies: Date of successful completion of last university degree should not be older than 6 recent years from the application deadline

Nationality/Residency: The candidate must either be a national or permanent resident of a Sub-Saharan African country.

Other Eligibility

In general, applicants must be related to one of the following points in pursuit of the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programmes:

Staff Member of a Public University:

The applicant may be a current staff member of a public university.
Candidate Considered for Teaching or Research Staff Recruitment:
Applicants who have been proposed or are being considered for recruitment as teaching or research staff may apply.

From the Public Sector:

Applications are invited from the public sector.

Alumni of the DAFI Programme:

Alumni of the DAFI programme “Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative” may also apply.

In addition, the following applicants are particularly invited to apply:

Female Applicants
Refugees with recognized refugee status
Candidates from other less privileged regions or groups

Scholarship Value and Benefits

Successful candidates for the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programmes will benefit from the following:

Monthly Allowance:

A certain amount as a monthly allowance will be provided to the awardees for covering living expenses for the duration of study.
Study and Research Allowance:
Funds are made available for study-related expenses, such as research materials and other related academic equipment.

Printing Allowance:
A different stipend is made available to take care of printing and other related academic expenses.
Tuition Fees:

With the scholarship, tuition fees are already paid for by the DAAD.

Application Deadline: November 23, 2024

Application Procedures

To apply for the DAAD scholarship, start with these steps:

Registration in the DAAD Portal: Enter the DAAD Portal here, and if you are not registered yet as an applicant, do it now.

Fill Online Form: Fill online application form with correct information.

Upload All Relevant Documents: Get ready all the documents that will be needed in the application and upload them. They may include academic transcripts, certificates, a CV, letter of motivation, research proposal, language certificates, etc.

Reread and Submit: Check all entered information and uploaded documents for accuracy and completeness.

When satisfied, submit your application via the portal.

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