BIGSAS/DAAD Graduate School Scholarship Programme for African Scholars 2024 for Master

  •  Master
  •  31-Dec-2023
  •   Germany
  • $$  Varies

The Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies, BIGSAS, invites outstanding African women scholars based on the continent to join an international community of early career researchers working in the field of African Studies. BIGSAS provides a centre for creative and innovative doctoral training based on the inter- and multi-disciplinary research environment of the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence at the University of Bayreuth. 

In 2024, BIGSAS is awarding two scholarships within the Graduate School Scholarship Programme (GSSP) provided by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). For these, BIGSAS will nominate candidates who have successfully passed the BIGSAS application procedure. The final selection on the scholarship will be made by the DAAD. The scholarship periods begin in October 2024 at the earliest (including a German language course starting in summer 2024, if applicable). The scholarships are awarded for a total scholarship period of up to four years.

Universität Bayreuth Information

Universität Bayreuth Grants

BIGSAS/DAAD Graduate School Scholarship Programme for African Scholars 2024 for Master Founded in 1972, Universität Bayreuth (University of Bayreuth) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Bayreuth (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Bavaria. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Bavarian State Ministry for Science and Art), Universität Bayreuth (UBT) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universität Bayreuth (UBT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 47 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this German higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants should not have been resident in Germany for more than fifteen months at the time of nomination. While applications may be submitted in German, English or French, do please note that the working language of BIGSAS is English. 
  • Applicants must have a very good Master’s or equivalent degree.
  • The last Master’s or equivalent degree must have been obtained within the last six years at the time of nomination by BIGSAS.
  • Your application must be accompanied by two reports (letters of recommendation) from academic teachers in your past study programme(s) that know you reasonably well. 

Offered Benefits

  • The scholarships are awarded for a total scholarship period of up to four years.

Application Process

Required Documents:

  • Project proposal
  • Motivation letter 
  • Soft copy of your written and graded Master’s or equivalent thesis.
  • Two recommendation letters
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Supervision agreement 
  • Self-declaration that you have not been accepted for a doctorate at another university or are enrolled at another university or university of applied sciences.
  • Secondary School Graduation Certificate / Higher Education Entrance Certificate
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent degree 
  • Master's Degree or equivalent degree 
  • List of academic publications 
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