DAAD Scholarship FUTA 2024: Fully Funded Master’s & PhD for Sub-Saharan Africans
Imagine pursuing a fully funded master’s or PhD at the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) in Nigeria. The DAAD Scholarship at FUTA offers this chance to students from Sub-Saharan Africa. This program supports advanced studies and helps build strong universities in the region.
Scholarship Overview
The DAAD Scholarship at FUTA comes from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). It targets development-related master’s and PhD programs. The goal is to train leaders who will teach and research at African universities. This helps solve local problems and improves education across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Key facts include:
- Host: DAAD and FUTA
- Levels: Master’s and PhD
- Eligible countries: Sub-Saharan African nations
- No IELTS needed
- Deadline: November 21, 2024
The scholarship fully funds tuition and provides other support. It strengthens ties between partner universities.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet strict criteria. Requirements differ for master’s and PhD candidates.
For Master’s Applicants
You need a three-year university degree with above-average grades. This means at least Second Class Upper Division or equal. Show strong motivation for a career in teaching or research. Know the language of instruction well. Your last degree must be no older than six years. You must live in or be from a Sub-Saharan African country.
For PhD Applicants
Hold a two-year master’s degree with above-average results. Again, at least Second Class Upper Division. Other rules match the master’s level, like motivation and residency.
Lower grades make you ineligible.
What Does the Scholarship Cover?
This fully funded award removes money worries. Benefits include:
- Full tuition fees
- Living stipend of €8920 per year for housing, food, and more
- Costs for research and thesis
- Health insurance
Travel costs may also get support. This package lets you focus on studies.
Application Steps
Apply in two main ways. First, use the DAAD portal. Second, seek admission at FUTA.
- Go to the DAAD portal.
- Register and log in.
- Read all instructions carefully.
- Submit by November 21, 2024. Check that everything is complete.
DAAD reviews applications based on their rules. At the same time, contact FUTA for admission. Follow their process and deadline.
For more details, check the official call documents for master’s and PhD.
Important Deadline
Submit everything by November 21, 2024. Late applications will not count. Start early to gather documents and meet all steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DAAD Scholarship at FUTA?
It is a fully funded program from the German Academic Exchange Service for master’s and PhD studies at FUTA, aimed at training leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa to teach and research at African universities.
Who can apply for the master’s program?
You need a three-year university degree with above-average grades like Second Class Upper Division, strong motivation for teaching or research, and must be from or live in a Sub-Saharan African country.
What does the scholarship cover?
It pays full tuition fees, a yearly living stipend of €8920 for housing and food, research and thesis costs, health insurance, and possibly travel expenses.
What is the application deadline?
All applications must be submitted by November 21, 2024, through the DAAD portal and FUTA admission process; late submissions will not be accepted.