Are you looking for a scholarship to fund your degree in Germany or an African country? Here is an overview of the current scholarship and grant opportunities available to students and young professionals. Explore the opportunities below, check the eligibility requirements and application deadlines, and follow the links provided for full details.
Deutsche Welle Traineeship
Are you an internatinal broadcaster looking for traineeship in journalism? Then prepare your application for the DW Trainee ship. The traineeship is a bilingual international traineeship (German/English) is consists of 18 months Training Programme and it will start in January of every year. Interested to get more Details? Application Deadline: October 12 - Nov 17 2027
>>Applications for the 2028 DW international traineeship
DAAD/EPOS Scholarships 2027/2028
Are you a qualified professional from a developing or newly industrialised country looking to pursue postgraduate studies in Germany? The DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) scholarship supports qualified professionals from developing and newly industrialised countries to pursue selected postgraduate programmes at German universities. It is generally aimed at applicants with a Bachelor’s degree, strong academic performance, at least two years of relevant professional experience, and a clear commitment to contributing to development in their home country or region. Applicants should check the specific programme for its deadline and eligibility requirements. For full details and the list of participating programmes, visit the official DAAD Scholarship Database. Application Deadline: vary depending on the selected study programme
>>Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)
DAAD In-country/In-Regional Scholarships
The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa offers scholarships for selected, development-related Master’s programmes in participating universities across Sub-Saharan Africa. The programme is aimed at graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa who want to pursue a Master’s degree in their home country or another eligible Sub-Saharan African country, with a focus on developing future professionals, teachers and researchers. Female applicants, recognised refugees, and candidates from marginalised regions or groups are particularly encouraged to apply. The current call includes programmes in countries such as Burkina Faso, Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Malawi. Applicants should check the specific programme and university requirements before applying. Application Deadline: 12 November 2026.
>>In-Country/In-Region Programme Sub-Saharan Africa