DAAD / TGCL 2021 In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme for African Students (Tanzania)

It has been agreed upon that DAAD cooperates with Tanzanian-German Centre for Eastern African Legal Studies by offering up to 5 In-Country/In-Region Scholarships for Master studies at Tanzanian-German Centre for Eastern African Legal Studies (TGCL) for the intake 2021

 As part of the „In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme“ DAAD offers scholarships for PhD and Master studies. The programme is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and aims at university staff in the first line, without neglecting the public sector demand of academically trained personnel.

The target group for scholarships are graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa with a first academic degree who want to pursue Master’s courses, 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.)

or –

• 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: Tanzania/outside
their home country).

• Table of Content
• About German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
• In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme
• Aim and Benefits of In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme
• In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme Courses
• Requirements for In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

DAAD scholarship in Germany is a private, federally funded and state-funded, self governing national agency of the institutions of higher education in Germany, representing 365 German higher education institutions (100 universities and technical universities, 162 general universities of applied sciences, and 52 colleges of music and art) [2003]. The DAAD itself does not offer programs of study or courses, but awards competitive, merit-based grants for use toward study and/or research in Germany at any of the accredited German institutions of higher education. It also awards grants to German...... continue reading

In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme

Aim and Benefits of In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme

• Tuition Fees*
• Study and research allowance
• Printing allowance
• Monthly Scholarship (Accommodation, Food etc.)
• Travel allowance (In-Region only)
• Health Insurance (In-Region only)

In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme Courses

• Law

Requirements for In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme Qualification

Applicants must meet the following DAAD criteria:

• have successfully completed generally a three-year university Bachelor’s degree with above average results (at least: Second Class/Upper Division)
• 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 residents 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 and candidates from less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the programme.
Scholarships are initially granted for one year and can be extended to a maximum of the regular period of study upon receipt of an application for extension. Scholars must demonstrate satisfactory progress before an extension is granted.

Please note: Tanzanian-German Centre for Eastern African Legal Studies (TGCL) might have additional requirements for admission to the university.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit DAAD website.