Zeeshan Akhter

More about this scholarship

DAAD In-Country / In-Region Scholarship Program, 2017 is open to Sub-Saharan Africa students who wish to pursue Master’s or Ph.D. degree in their home country or other countries of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Eligibility criteria:

The program is open to nationals and permanent residents of Sub-Saharan Africa.

• Applicants of DAAD In-Country / In-Region Scholarship Program, 2017 must have completed a 3-year degree program (Master candidates) or a two-year university degree (doctoral candidates).
• Applicants must have obtained more than the average or upper fourth of class results.
• Candidates applying for DAAD In-Country / In-Region Scholarship Program, 2017 should demonstrate strong commitment and motivation.
• Applicants are required to possess the knowledge of the language of instruction of the course.
• Last university degree of the applicants must not be completed more than 6 years ago at thew time of application.
• Applicants must generally belong to one of the following categories:
  • staff members of a public/private university
  • DAFI-Alumni
  • candidates considered for teaching or research staff recruitment

Documents required:

• DAAD application
• CV with signature of the applicant
• Copy of passport
• Recommendation letter by university lecturers (1 for Master’s applicants while 2 for Ph.D. applicants)
• Certified degree transcripts and certificates
• Admission letter or any other document that guarantees admission to the host university
• Letter of motivation
• Supervisor’s declaration of acceptance (for Ph.D. applicants)
• Research proposal along with  detailed work and timetable  (for Ph.D. applicants)
• Abstract in 1 page (for Ph.D. applicants)