Germany Offers Tuition-Free Master’s Scholarships to Applicants From 3 African Countries

• Germany’s DAAD has announced the Leadership for Africa scholarship programme for eligible citizens and refugees from three African countries
• Successful applicants will have the opportunity to pursue a tuition-free master’s degree at a public university in Germany, with studies scheduled to begin in late 2026
• The scholarship also includes up to six months of language training, along with pre-departure assistance and orientation support

Germany’s Academic Exchange Service has opened applications for a scholarship offering eligible citizens and refugees from three African countries the chance to pursue a tuition-free master’s degree at a German university.

The Leadership for Africa programme is open to applicants from Cameroon, Senegal and Togo. Successful candidates are due to begin their studies in the winter semester of 2026.

Countries eligible for the scholarship

The three countries listed under the programme are:

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1. Cameroon

2. Senegal

3. Togo

Candidates must hold a completed bachelor's degree to qualify.

The master's programmes begin in the winter semester of 2026, which runs from September or October that year.

Benefits of the Germany Scholarship

Successful applicants can access a range of financial and academic benefits designed to support them before and during their studies in Germany. According to the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the scholarship package includes:

• German language course: Up to six months of language training in Germany before the university programme begins.
• Tuition-free master's degree: An opportunity to pursue a Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MSc) at a public or state-recognised German university without paying tuition fees.
• University application guidance: Information seminars to help students understand the application process for German universities.
• Pre-departure preparation: Guidance and preparatory seminars to help successful candidates get ready for their move to Germany.
• Orientation and support: Assistance during the language course to help students adjust before beginning their university studies.

The scholarship aims to make the transition to studying in Germany easier by guiding eligible students through key stages, from preparing their applications to arriving in the country and enrolling at their chosen university.

For more information, applicants can consult the official DAAD Leadership for Africa scholarship programme page.

Source: Legit.ng

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