The DAAD Leadership for Africa Scholarship supports the academic development of young refugees and national scholars from selected East African countries.
This fully funded opportunity offers postgraduate study in Germany, empowering future leaders to contribute to the growth and development of their home countries.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Germany
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Master’s Scholarships | Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda
- Reward: Full Scholarship | €11,208 Stipend | Travel Allowance | Accommodation
- Deadline: June 10, 2025
Scholarship Details
The DAAD Africa Scholarship programme – Leadership for Africa (LfA) – offers qualified candidates the opportunity to pursue Master’s degrees at public universities in Germany (excluding programs in medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, law, fine arts, and architecture).
In addition to academic study, recipients must participate in the LEAD! Training Programme, which builds leadership capacity in governance, civil society, and career development.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the 2025 DAAD Africa Scholarship, applicants must:
- Hold citizenship from Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, or Uganda
- Have completed a Bachelor’s degree (minimum Second Class Upper)
- Have completed their last academic degree no more than 6 years ago
- Have good English or German language skills
- For refugees: Present a Refugee ID Card issued before April 3, 2024
Scholarship Benefits
The DAAD Africa Scholarship offers:
- German language course (up to 6 months), including pocket money and accommodation during the course
- Monthly stipend of €934
- Health, accident, and personal liability insurance
- Full tuition coverage
- Travel allowance
- Annual study allowance
- LEAD! leadership training programme
- Rent subsidy (if applicable)
- Stipends for accompanying family members (spouse/children)
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents in PDF format:
- Completed DAAD online application form
- Curriculum Vitae (max. 3 pages) using the Europass format
- Letter of Motivation (1–3 pages)
- Completed Study Course Profile form (list 3 Master’s programs – must be tuition-free)
- Additional Master’s Degree form (if applicable)
- Proof of language proficiency for the desired program
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcripts with grading system explanation
- Copy of national ID or passport
- Proof of refugee status (for refugees only – ID card, UNHCR registration, or asylum letter)
- Optional: Certificates of employment/internships, recommendation letters, extracurricular certificates, expired German admission letters, or former scholarships
How to Apply
To apply for the DAAD Africa Scholarship 2025, follow these steps:
- Register on the DAAD Portal
- Download and complete the application form
- Translate documents (if not in English or German)
- Scan and save documents in PDF format
- Upload all required documents to the DAAD portal
- Submit the full application online
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