DAAD Scholarship Programme: DAAD Scholarship Programmes have benefited hundreds of African students since inception.

The scholarships are given each year to postgraduate students wishing to study for a master‘s or PhD degree.

DAAD does not sponsor undergraduate studies in Africa.

The DAAD scholarships can support students who want to study in their country (In Country Scholarships) or abroad.

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree first class honours or second class honours upper division
• Age limit: 36 years.

Master in Germany

Are you an ambitious young professional with a good bachelor’s degree not older than 6 years, or below the age of 36, with at least two years of professional experience and want to further your career?

Mostly taught in English, the courses are in the fields of Economics, Engineering, Regional Planning, Agriculture, Health, Law and more.

PhD in Germany

Are you an ambitious young scholar with a master’s degree (completed less than 6 years ago), would like to experience the German scientific world and earn a PhD from a German university?

Application deadlines: Different for each country.

For more information and application, see; DAAD Scholarship Programmes

Also see: Postgraduate Scholarships for Professionals with Relevance to Developing Countries

Application details for master and PhD degree scholarships in Kenya, visit: DAAD Nairobi

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IRRI Training Scholarship: Scholarships are available to support highly qualified scientists from developing countries.

IRRI administer scholarship funds for several donor agencies.

The selection is highly competitive but institutions may endorse applicants.

Two-degree scholarships are available – full scholarships and thesis scholarships.

Full Scholarships

• Full scholarships or research scholars for coursework and thesis are granted to qualified students from countries with relatively less developed educational systems.
• It supports all coursework requirements and thesis research.
• Scholars receiving a full scholarship are normally enrolled at the University of the Philippines Los Baños.
• Full MS scholars are supported for a maximum of 3 years.
• Full PhD scholars are required to complete their program within 4 years.

Thesis Scholarships

• Thesis scholarships are available to those who have finished their formal studies and are ready to conduct thesis research.
• Thesis scholars or research scholars for thesis only mostly came from developing countries with advanced university systems.
• MS and PhD. scholars are allowed a maximum of 2 and 3 years, respectively, to complete their research and write-up.

Affiliate research scholarships are also granted, the financial support however, come from any sponsoring institution or organization.

IRRI scientists only supervise the scholars.

Most of the affiliate research scholars are scientists from developing countries.

IRRI Training further support student interns under the degree program whose academic requirements entail a one-month to one year work experience.

These interns are granted funding assistance by another organization and are supervised by IRRI scientists.

Deadline: 31st July each year.

For more information and application, visit: IRRI Training Scholarship Website

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Master Degree Scholarships in UK: Canon Collins Trust is offering scholarships for study at the following universities:

• · King’s College, London
• · SOAS
• · University of Sussex
• · University of Edinburgh
• · University of Leeds
• · University of Sheffield

Canon Collins Trust only accepts applications from individuals seeking to study at one of the above universities in UK.

These scholarships are for Masters Study in any subject field.

Applicants must apply to their chosen universities separately and awards are conditional on the applicant being offered a place at the relevant university.

Master Degree Scholarships in UK Cover

Full tuition, stipend, travel costs and other support whilst in the UK.

Master Degree Scholarships in UK: Eligibility

To apply for a scholarship under this programme you must:

• · be a national of and resident in one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
• · be in possession of a good first degree or about to graduate in the year of application
• · have at least 2 years work experience in a relevant field.

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate their commitment to the development of their country and region.

Please note that Canon Collins Trust does not currently fund PhD study in the UK; however it acts as a nominating agency for Commonwealth Scholarships.

For more information and application materials, see: Master Degree Scholarships in UK

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