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DAAD
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.
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Who can apply?
Who is this opportunity for?Located outside of the country of studyEligible nationalitiesEthiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, UgandaAge limit at the time of applicationNot specifiedEligible country of asylumEthiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, 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 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 applications09 Jun 2023How 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
- [email protected]
- +254 (733) 92 99 29
- https://www.daad-kenya.org/en/study-research-in-germany/leadership-for-africa-scholarship/
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https://www.daad-kenya.org/en/study-research-in-germany-leadership-for-africa/
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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?NoCan my family come with me?No -
Disclaimer
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