DAAD Scholarship at FUTA For Africans 2025
The Federal University of Akure (FUTA) is pleased to offer the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship, funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). This prestigious award provides full tuition fee coverage and a stipend of €8920 to support research, thesis, and living expenses.
The programme aims to foster strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development.
For this purpose, scholarships for development-related Master’s studies are awarded to individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching and/or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- By training future academic and professional leaders, the programme contributes to the following long-term impacts.
- Qualified professionals’ involvement in the solution of development-related problems in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Graduates strengthening education and research in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Structural strengthening and regional networking of partner institutions and partner universities.
Program Summary
Type: | Scholarships |
For: | Students in Sub-Saharan Africa |
Study in: | Nigeria, Africa |
Level: | Masters, PhD, Postgraduate |
Deadline: | November 21, 2024 |
Key Benefit: | €8920 stipend per year, more |
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Learn: | Take certified course ↗️ |
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the DAAD FUTA Scholarship, you must meet the requirements and do as follows
Applicants for a Master’s degree
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- Graduates with a first academic degree, who have successfully completed a three-year university degree with above average results (at least: Second Class/Upper Division or equivalent, if applicable) Candidates who cannot provide a Second Class/Upper Division or a higher result are not eligible
- Clearly show motivation and strong commitment;
- Have a thorough knowledge of the language of instruction;
- Have completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application;
- Must be nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan African country
Applicants for a PhD degree
- Postgraduates with a first academic degree, who have successfully Completed a two-year university Master’s degree (or equivalent) with above-average results (at least: Second Class/Upper Division or equivalent, if applicable)
- Candidates who cannot provide a Second Class/Upper Division or a higher result are not eligible;
Benefits
The scholarship covers all fees related to study at the institution;
- Tuition
- Living stipends €8920 (Accommodation, food, etc.)
- Research costs
- Health insurance
How to Apply
To apply for the 2025 DAAD Scholarship at FUTA, all applicants must submit a complete application for the programme via the DAAD Portal.
- Register and login on the portal, then carefully read the instructions on how to apply in the portal
- Submit your application via the portal by 21st November 2024
- Remember to check that your application is complete and meets the DAAD requirements before submitting! Otherwise, your application cannot be considered.
- The DAAD will conduct a formal review of the applications received via the DAAD portal only, according to the DAAD criteria.
In addition to this first step, applicants must, at the same time/as a second step, apply for admission at the Federal University of Technology using the contact details and procedure prescribed by the institution.
The institution sets its deadline for the admission process.
Find more information about the Masters Scholarship, PhD Scholarship.
Deadline: November 21, 2024
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