Description

The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme 2026 is now open for applications. This fully funded scholarship supports Master’s and PhD studies for students in Sub-Saharan Africa, Central and South America, South and Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. The program offers generous tuition coverage, monthly stipends, research and travel allowances, and more. The application deadline is April 9, 2025, and selected students will begin their studies between August and November 2026.

About the Programme

The In-Country/In-Region Programme, funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), aims to train future university teachers, researchers, and professionals in development-related fields. It empowers universities in developing countries by helping them educate the next generation of experts locally or within the region.

Programme Objectives

• Strengthen local and regional higher education systems
• Train highly qualified professionals for development
• Improve gender balance and access for disadvantaged groups
• Support institutional capacity-building in partner universities

In 2023, 267 new scholarships were awarded, with 38.2% going to students from Least Developed Countries (LDCs), and 38.6% of the recipients were women.

Degree Level

DAAD Germany In-Country/In-Region Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded) is available to undertake Masters, PhD level programs at Germany Universities.

Available Subjects

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• All Subjects

Benefits

• Full tuition fee coverage
• Monthly stipend for living expenses
• Study and research allowance
• Printing costs for the final thesis
• Travel allowance (In-Region only)
• Health insurance support (In-Region only)

Eligible Nationalities

Eligibility extends to qualified students who are citizens of, and reside in:

• Sub-Saharan Africa
• Central and South America
• South and Southeast Asia
• Middle East

Applicants may study in their home country (in-country) or at a regional partner institution (in-region).

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from one of the eligible developing regions.
• Open to individuals from Sub-Saharan Africa, Central and South America, South and Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
• Candidates should be pursuing a Master’s or PhD degree in a development-related field.
• Eligible for those applying to study within their own country (in-country) or in a neighboring country within the region (in-region).

Application Procedure

Deadline: April 9, 2025

Scholarship Start Date: Between August and November 2026

• Visit the DAAD Scholarship Database
• Find your region’s specific “Call for Applications”
• Follow the application guidelines in the PDF documents
• Submit your application according to the instructions provided by the host institution or DAAD regional office

Final Note

This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for students in developing countries who aspire to earn a postgraduate degree without financial burden while contributing to the development of their home countries. Women, disadvantaged students, and those interested in development-related research are highly encouraged to apply.

For additional support, contact the relevant DAAD regional office or your target host institution listed in the call for applications.