NRF-DAAD In-Country Scholarships in South Africa

NRF-DAAD In-Country Scholarships in South Africa
  •  Master, PhD
  •  11-Jul-2024
  •   Africa
  • $$  Varies

The NRF-DAAD In-Country Scholarship is jointly offered by the DAAD and the NRF to full-time Master’s and PhD students in South Africa in all fields of study at any South African university.

All interested South African students are eligible to apply for this scholarship award.  Applicants must be 30 (Masters) or  32 (PhD) years of age or younger in the year of application.The  German  Academic  Exchange  Service  (DAAD)  is  a  national  body  that  represents  all  365  of  Germany’s  higher  education  institutions.  It  is  privately  run,  self-governing,  and  receives  funding  from  both  the  federal  government  and  the  state. In addition, there are over 450 DAAD lecturer posts and approximately 50 information centres that make up the international DAAD network. The DAAD Scholarship is one of the most prestigious awards that the nation of Germany in Europe bestows upon exceptionally talented students from other countries.

Application Deadline: 11 July 2024

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Applicants from South Africa are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects:  full-time Master’s and PhD students in South Africa in all fields of study at any South African university.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
  • Applicants must be 30 (Masters) or  32 (PhD) years of age or younger in the year of application. The NRF minimum academic requirement for postgraduate funding is 65%.
  •  A South African citizenship or a permanent South African residency is a requirement for the scholarship.

Offered Benefits

The scholarship program will cover the study fund to the successful candidates for the year 2024.

Application Process

  • How to Apply: The applicants must submit an online application through the  application form.
  • Supporting Documents: Applicants have to submit the following documents-
  • Hand-signed curriculum vitae.
  • Letter of admission for the host university/institution/ network.
  • To support their documents candidates need to submit certified copies of the university, degree certificates including transcript and copy of their passport.
  • Admission Requirements: You must meet the  entry requirements for taking admission in the university.
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