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DAAD Scholarship West and Central Africa

The DAAD Leadership for Africa scholarship program offers a great opportunity for graduates and recognized refugees from Cameroon, Senegal, and Togo to study a fully-funded Master’s degree in Germany. The program includes a free language course, tuition-free studies at a public university, and full support throughout your stay

The Leadership for Africa scholarship is open to two groups of applicants: highly qualified refugees and nationals from Cameroon, Senegal, or Togo. Refugee applicants must have been granted official refugee status in one of these countries before April 2, 2024, and hold a completed Bachelor’s degree. National applicants must be citizens and residents of Cameroon, Senegal, or Togo and also possess a completed Bachelor’s degree.

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The German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst, DAAD) is a publicly funded organization that promotes international academic exchange and cooperation. Founded in 1925, it is headquartered in Bonn, Germany, and operates as a registered association supported by German higher education institutions and their student bodies. DAAD’s mission is to foster global academic collaboration by providing funding, scholarships, and support programs for students, researchers, and institutions.

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

  • Department: NA

  • Course Level: Master’s degree (M.A. or M.Sc.)

  • Award: Language course, tuition, living expenses

  • Access Mode: Online

  • Number of Awards: NA

  • Nationality: Nationals or recognized refugees from Cameroon, Senegal, or Togo

  • The award can be taken in: Germany

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: Cameroon, Senegal, Togo

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by a public or state-recognized university in Germany.

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet one of the following two categories:

    For Refugees:

    • Hold formal refugee status granted before April 2, 2024.

    • Be residing in Cameroon, Senegal, or Togo.

    • Hold a completed Bachelor’s degree.

    For Nationals:

    • Be a citizen of Cameroon, Senegal, or Togo.

    • Reside in Cameroon, Senegal, or Togo.

    • Hold a completed Bachelor’s degree.

How to Apply

In order to apply for this funding Master’s degree programme at the university click here.

  • Application Period: April 2, 2025 – June 10, 2025

  • Application Mode: Online through the DAAD Portal

Online Info Seminars:

  1. Programme Overview and Application Requirements

    • Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025 – 5:00 PM CET

    • Time Zones: Cameroon: 4:00 PM, Senegal/Togo: 3:00 PM

  2. How to Find Master’s Degree Courses in Germany

    • Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025 – 5:00 PM CET

    • Time Zones: Cameroon: 4:00 PM, Senegal/Togo: 3:00 PM

  3. How to Apply via the DAAD Portal

    • Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025 – 5:00 PM CET

    • Time Zones: Cameroon: 4:00 PM, Senegal/Togo: 3:00 PM

(Registration links will be provided on the DAAD website.)

Benefits

  • Pre-study Language Course: Up to 6 months in Germany before university studies.

  • Tuition-free Master’s Programme: At a public or state-recognized university in Germany.

  • Comprehensive Support: Includes academic orientation, pre-departure preparation seminars, and continued guidance throughout the language course and study period.

  • Professional Development: Opportunities for networking, seminars, and leadership training.

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