Study in Germany: Apply for DAAD-Rwandan PhD Scholarship Program for Rwandan Students

When is the application deadline?

31st January 2018

Is the scholarship/opportunity offered annually?

Not specified

Eligible Countries

Rwanda

In which host country will I be studying?

Germany

What is the scholarship about?

Applications are open for Rwandan PhD Scholarship sponsored jointly by DAAD and the Government of Rwanda. The applications are open until January 31, 2018.

The general aim of the programme is to train young academics and scientists through funding of PhD degree studies in Germany.The German Academic Exchange Service or DAAD (German: Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) is the largest German support organisation in the field of international academic co-operation.

What is the course level?

PhD

How do I know if I’m eligible for the scholarship?

• Excellently qualified academic staff of higher learning institutions.
• The last qualifying degree should have been obtained not more than six years ago. Candidates should have passed their Bachelor studies with at least “second class upper division”, their Master’s studies with at least B+ (or equivalent).

Selection Criteria

Selection is done by a bi-national committee trough personal interviews of the candidates in Kigali, Ruanda. Selection criteria are, amongst others, general academic performance as well as a convincing and detailed proposal, discussed and agreed with the German supervisor, a convincing motivation for the chosen degree course respectively.

How many scholarship awards are available?

Not specified

What are the benefits of the scholarship?

• 6 months preparatory German language course (fulltime) including accommodation and pocket Money
• co-financed monthly scholarship instalment
• Reimbursement of travel costs through an adequate travel lump sum that is disbursed after arrival in Germany, during the funding period respectively
• study and research allowance
• accident, health and personal liability insurance cover
• further individual allowances upon application

How long will the scholarship last?

Generally, up to 42 months (3,5 years)

How to Apply for the Scholarship

It is important to go through the Application Procedure and Requirements on the Program Webpage (see Link below) before applying.

Scholarship Webpage

Please Note:

Please note that the portal will be opened again in a few days time.
Dont forget to send the application summary generated by the system together with the original recommendation letters to the DAAD Nairobi Office in order to complete your application.