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    Leadership for Africa - Scholarship Programme for Ethiopia, Somalia, South-Sudan, Tanzania or Uganda

    About this scholarship

    The scholarship programme “Leadership for Africa” (LfA) aims to support the academic qualification and advancement of young refugees and national scholars from Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda at higher education institutions in Germany. In times of conflicts and displacement in various African countries, this programme intends to contribute to the education of future leaders, who will be essential for the further development of their home countries. “Leadership for Africa” offers scholarships for Master studies in Germany to qualified applicants in all fields of study except for medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, law, the arts and architecture. All “Leadership for Africa” scholarship holders benefit from a complementary training programme in good governance, civil society, and career development. The mandatory programme must be completed in addition to the regular studies.

  • Who can apply?

    Who is this opportunity for?
    Located outside of the country of study
    Eligible nationalities
    Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda
    Age limit at the time of application
    Not specified
    Eligible country of asylum
    Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda
    Language skills required
    The 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 required to submit an appropriate language certificate.
    Language of instruction
    English, German
    Required status documents
    Refugee certificate
  • What is included?

    Type of funding
    Full scholarship (See provider website for more detail)
    Application fee?
    No direct charges, but the academic institution may charge separate application fees
    Covered in this program
    Language training
    Monthly stipend (e.g. food allowance)
    Health insurance
    Travel costs to the third country
  • How can I apply?

    Deadline for applications
    09 Jun 2023
    How to apply?

    The application is to be sent EXCLUSIVELY through the DAAD portal: daad.de/go/en/stipa57562806 

  • For more details, contact the provider

  • Other details about this scholarship

    Types of visa granted on arrival
    International Student Visa
    Are there options for me to stay after study has ended?
    Work permit/temporary residency
    Am I allowed to work while studying?
    No
    Can my family come with me?
    No
  • Disclaimer

    The content presented on this site has originated from the third party providers. UNHCR is not responsible for the application process or oversight of the opportunities presented here. Questions on a particular opportunity should be directed to the relevant provider.

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