The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) a publicly funded, self-governing oragnisation of the institutions of higher learning in Germany,
promotes international academic exchange as well as educational co-operation with developing countries through a variety of funding and scholarship
programmes. DAAD cooperates with ANSTI by offering a number of in-region scholarships for Masters and Ph.D degrees. The
deadline for application
is the
31st May
2012 .
Eligibility
Participants in the programme must be from
ANSTI member institutions and may not exceed the
age limit of 36 years
by date of nomination. Applicants may
not apply for studies in their
home countries.
Fellowships, which cover fees, subsistence and international travel, are awarded to staff of ANSTI member
institutions ( View ANSTI Members ) for postgraduate studies (M.Sc. or Ph.D) at African universities for staff
development.
Fellowships are awarded to
sub-Saharan African nationals for studies outside the applicants' home countries.
The initial award of the fellowships covers one year. Extension is possible up to two years for Masters courses or more for Ph.D
studies upon successful completion of previous year.
Applicants must also meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must hold a good bachelors degree (at least 2nd class upper division).
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Applicants must obtain official admission to the host university prior to his/her application for the fellowship.
How to apply
