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The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Leadership for Africa - Scholarship Programme for Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda
Verified by UNHCRAbout this scholarship
The "Leadership for Africa"scholarship programme with funding from the German Foreign Office supports master's degrees at German universities, with the exception of the subjects of human, veterinary and dental medicine and public health, as well as law, art, music and architecture.
Target Groups:
1) Highly qualified refugees who hold refugee status and fulfil the necessary qualifications for Master’s studies in Germany.
Applicants must fulfil the following conditions:
- Holding refugee status in their host countries, being granted before 18.04.2022
- Country of asylum has to be either Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda or Uganda
- Completed Bachelor’s degree at least at the time of arrival in Germany
2) Highly qualified graduates from Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda or Uganda.
Applicants must fulfil the following conditions:
- Citizenship of Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda or Uganda
- Country of residence is Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda or Uganda at the time of application
- Completed Bachelor’s degree at least at the time of arrival in Germany -
Who can apply?
Who is this opportunity for?Located outside of the country of studyEligible nationalitiesAll nationalitiesAge limit at the time of applicationNot specifiedEligible country of asylumBurundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, UgandaLanguage skills requiredThe language of instruction in study programmes in Germany is usually German, or in international programmes English or German and English. To be admitted to a programme, one is therefore usually required to submit an appropriate language certificate.Language of instructionEnglish, GermanRequired status documentsRefugee certificate -
What is included?
Type of fundingFull scholarship (See provider website for more detail)Application fee?No direct charges, but the academic institution may charge separate application feesCovered in this programLanguage trainingMonthly stipend (e.g. food allowance)Health insuranceTravel costs to the third country -
How can I apply?
Deadline for applications30 Jun 2022How to apply?The application is to be sent EXCLUSIVELY through the DAAD portal: daad.de/go/en/stipa57562806
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For more details, contact the provider
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Other details about this scholarship
Types of visa granted on arrivalInternational Student VisaAre there options for me to stay after study has ended?Work permit/temporary residencyAm I allowed to work while studying?Yes -
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