Call for DAAD Scholarship Applications 2023 at The University of Namibia

Deadline: 15 June 2022

It has been agreed upon that DAAD cooperates with University of Namibia by offering up to 3 In-Country scholarships and up to 5 In-Region scholarships for Master studies at University of Namibia for the intake 2023.

The programme aims at fostering strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development. As part of the, In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme“, DAAD offers scholarships for Master studies.

The target group for scholarships are graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa with a first academic degree either in their home country (In-Country scholarships are aimed at students who study in their home country or in the country for which they have a residence permit.). In another Sub-Saharan African country (In-Region scholarships are aimed at students who want to participate in a study programme in a country of their home region (here: Sub-Saharan Africa /outside their home country and in the country for which they do not have a residence permit).

I. Benefits.

The scholarship will cover: Tuition Fees, study and research allowance, Printing Allowance, Montly Schloraship (Accomodation, foods,…), Travel Allowance and Insurance.
DAAD In-Country/In-Region scholarship holders are also encouraged to apply for a research stay in Germany for 3 up to 6 months
They are invited to apply for different Summer Schools in Germany (four weeks) and they are invited to participated in different further training possibilities such as E-Ressources trainings etc

II. Eligibility

Have successfully completed generally a three-year university degree with above average results (at least: Second Class/Upper Division or equivalent, if applicable)
Clearly show motivation and strong commitment
Have thorough knowledge of the language of instruction
Have generally completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application
Must be nationals or permanent resident of a Sub-Saharan African country
Should generally be a) staff member of a public university, b) candidate considered for teaching or research staff recruitment, c) from the public sector and/or d) Alumni of the DAFI-programme
Female applicants, refugees with recognized refugee status and candidates from other less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the programme.

III. Field of Study

The scholarships at University of Namibia are available in Master of Science in Biodiversity Management

IV. The Duration

The duration is generally two years and is usually starting in February 2023. Please note that the maximum duration of the scholarship is based on the time that is left until the scholarship holder has reached the regular period of studies in that programme; i.e., if you apply for a DAAD scholarship starting in your second year of studies of a three-year programme, the maximum duration of the scholarship will be two years. The standard period of study and the start date are based on the agreement between the host university and the DAAD.

V. How to Apply ?

The application process contains two steps. Please be aware of the DAAD application deadline for pre-selected candidates as well as University of Namibia’s deadline.

First step: Applicants must apply for their studies at University of Namibia using the contacts and the method that is prescribed by the institution. University of Namibia has set its own deadlines. Additionally, once you submit your application to University of Namibia, please send a short notification to DAAD that you have applied with the subject “Your Surname_First name_ University of Namibia” to the email address of the DAAD contact person given below. University of Namibia will screen, pre-select (according to DAAD selection criteria) and short-list the applicants. A detailed report consisting of the shortlisting procedure, the entire list of applicants, the ranked shortlist and the shortlisting panel members will also be availed to DAAD. The ranked shortlist will contain preferably triple (at least double) the number of scholarships that have been attributed to the institution. DAAD reserves the right of final selection.
Second step: University of Namibia will provide the shortlisted candidates with the link to the DAAD-Portal. Only the pre-selected candidates are asked to log into the DAAD portal, register themselves and submit a DAAD application. DAAD Deadline: 15th June 2022.

VI. Documents to be submitted for the DAAD scholarship application:

DAAD application form duly filled in (available in the DAAD-Portal)
Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications (if applicable).
Recommendation letter by university teachers (Master 1)
Letter of admission for the host university (this can be subsequently submitted before the scholarship begins if it is not available at the time of application)
Certified copies of university degree certificates including transcripts
Letter of motivation
Copy of the passport
If applicable, information on the UNHCR registration as refugee
Only for course-based Master programmes: - a semester schedule (if applicable, please add the information how and when a planned research stay in Germany would fit into the semester schedule; see “Additional benefits”)

VII. Other informations

Your application is only valid if you submit all the required documents to the DAAD portal on time. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. You are responsible for ensuring that your applications are complete.
If you do not have documents such as recommendation letter and/or letter of admission at the time of application, please mention and explain this at an appropriate place in the application.
Please note that the scholarship only becomes effective as soon as the Admission Letter from the university is issued. This must be submitted to the DAAD Portal as soon as possible and is part of a complete application (this can be subsequently submitted before the scholarship begins if it is not available before). DAAD reserves the right of final selection. Applications have to be submitted via the DAAD portal. Applications submitted through other channels or to other authorities will not be considered.
For more information, please visit DAAD Scholarship webpage or Namibia Univesity
For enquiries related to the general admission and the study programme at University of Namibia , please, Contact Dr. Armas Shikongo [email protected] and Prof. John Mfune [email protected]
For other inquiries, please reach out to: DAAD Contact Person: Martin Schmitz: [email protected]

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