Applications are now open for the DAAD SCO Scholarship 2027 for qualified students from Ghana, Kenya, and Tanzania who wish to pursue a Master of Business Research (MBR).
Funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the scholarship covers full tuition fees, research costs, and a living stipend for the duration of the two-year master’s programme.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Germany
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Ghana | Kenya | Tanzania
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipend | Tuition Fees | Research Costs
- IELTS Requirement: No IELTS Required
- Deadline: July 15, 2026
Scholarship Details
The DAAD SCO Scholarship supports outstanding students pursuing the Master of Business Research (MBR), a two-year postgraduate programme jointly offered by the Department of Management Science and Project Planning, University of Nairobi, in collaboration with Kuehne Logistics University (KLU), Hamburg, Germany.
The scholarship is funded through the Africa Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Operations for Resource Management and Food Supply (SCO) with financial support from DAAD. The programme brings together leading institutions, including the University of Nairobi, the University of Dar es Salaam, the University of Ghana, Kuehne Logistics University, and LEARN Logistics by Kühne Foundation, to develop highly skilled researchers in business, logistics, operations management, and supply chain management.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the DAAD SCO Scholarship 2027, applicants must:
- Hold a BSc/BA or MA/MBA/MSc degree in Business Studies, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Agribusiness Management, Economics, Operations Management, Management Science, Supply Chain Management, or related fields.
- Have an outstanding academic record with at least a Second Class Upper Division or an equivalent GPA.
- Have secured admission into the Master of Business Research programme for the 2026/2027 academic session.
- Have research experience in agribusiness, business, supply chains, operations management, or related fields (an added advantage).
- Possess basic analytical and research skills using relevant data analysis software.
- Demonstrate excellent written and spoken English language skills.
- Be a citizen of Kenya, Ghana, or Tanzania.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Full payment of tuition fees.
- Research funding throughout the programme.
- Monthly living stipend from September 2026 to August 2028.
- Advanced training in business research methodologies and analytical techniques.
- Learning opportunities from experienced professors and industry professionals in operations management, supply chain management, business economics, and management science.
- Practical research skills designed to prepare graduates for careers in academia, industry, and policy development.
Required Documents
To apply for the scholarship, applicants should prepare the following documents:
- A hand-signed motivation letter (maximum one page, Times New Roman, font size 12, single spacing).
- Copies of academic degree certificates.
- Academic transcripts, including grading scales.
- School leaving or national examination certificates.
- Admission letter for the 2026/2027 academic year.
- Two recommendation letters from senior academic referees (on official letterhead, hand-signed, stamped, and recently issued).
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
How to Apply
To apply for the DAAD SCO Scholarship 2027:
- Visit the official programme webpage.
- Prepare all required application documents.
- Merge all documents into one PDF file.
- Submit the PDF via email to [email protected], with copies sent to [email protected] and [email protected].
- Submit your application on or before July 15, 2026.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for oral interviews.
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