DAAD, wey be German Academic Exchange Service, don announce say dem dey collect application for 2026 STEM Master scholarship. Dis one na fully funded programme wey dey target students from developing and emerging countries wey wan pursue Master degree for STEM subjects like mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and engineering for Germany.
Di scholarship na to help talented graduates wey don get first degree recognised for Germany, like Bachelor, to continue dia education for free. Dem go pay tuition-free for state or state-recognised university for Germany. Di aim na to strengthen di qualifications and employability of future professionals by giving dem access to world-class education for innovation-driven disciplines.
According to DAAD, STEM skills dey critical to solve global challenges for technology, healthcare, infrastructure, energy, climate change, and industrial development. But many talented students for developing countries no get chance to access advanced STEM education. Dis scholarship na opportunity for outstanding graduates to get high-quality education for Germany plus comprehensive financial support.
Wetin di scholarship cover? Successful applicants go receive monthly stipend of €992, health, accident, and personal liability insurance, travel allowance if dem approve am, and annual study allowance of €460. Additional benefits fit include monthly rent subsidy, family allowance for accompanying family members, and reimbursement of carbon offset payments for air travel.
Di scholarship dey cover between 10 and 24 months, depending on di standard duration of di selected Master programme. Applicants must indicate di full duration of dia intended programme when applying.
Wey fit apply? You must be citizen of a developing or emerging country, don complete first university degree recognised for Germany by di application deadline, apply for a tuition-free full-time Master degree programme for a German university, and demonstrate strong academic performance.
For candidates from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Somalia, di DAAD Regional Office for Nairobi dey coordinate applications and support.
