Quick Facts
PROVIDERGerman Government
Award Amount
€11,904
Eligible Countries
Germany
Scholarship Overview
DAAD Leadership for Africa Scholarship: Shall we explore the possibility of a fully-funded scholarship in Germany?
The German Government is offering DAAD Leadership for Africa Scholarships to interested and qualified Africans willing to pursue a postgraduate degree in German universities.
The DAAD Africa Scholarship is a fully-funded award offering successful candidates a 100% tuition waiver, an annual stipend of €11,904 as well as a monthly rent subsidy.
The scholarship also offers a monthly allowance for accompanying family members (spouse and/or children) as well as yearly study and travel allowances. Successful candidates also have the opportunity to learn the German Language for free during the first year of the programme.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
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DAAD Leadership for Africa Scholarship Abstract
DAAD Leadership for Africa Scholarship Details
The scholarship programme “Leadership for Africa” (LfA) aims to support the academic qualification and advancement of citizens and young refugees from Cameroon, Senegal, Togo, South Sudan, or Uganda at higher education institutions in Germany.
In times of conflict 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.
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.
DAAD Leadership for Africa Scholarship Benefits
German language course (up to 6 months) in Germany before the start of the study programme, including the coverage of the test fees for a German language certificate (TestDaF or DSH test), pocket money and accommodation (only during the language course).
Monthly scholarship rate payments of 992 EURO
Adequate health, accident, and private/personal liability insurance in Germany
Travel allowance
Yearly study allowance
Additional mandatory training programme LEAD!
If applicable, monthly rent subsidy and monthly allowance for accompanying family members (spouse and/or children)
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Application Deadline
CLOSING DATE
June 10, 2025
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