The University of Ghana DAAD Scholarship 2025 is a fully funded Master’s program at the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), University of Ghana. It offers full tuition coverage, an annual living stipend of €6,460, travel allowance, health insurance, and funding for study and research costs. This scholarship supports candidates pursuing a Master of Philosophy in Seed Science and Technology. Through a partnership between DAAD and WACCI, up to 3 In-Country and 6 In-Region scholarships are available for the 2026 academic year. Interested and eligible applicants are encouraged to apply for this prestigious opportunity. The following sections outline the scholarship’s benefits, eligibility requirements, required documents, and a detailed step-by-step application process for prospective candidates.
Eligibility Criteria :
- A first academic degree with above-average grades is required, usually a three-year university degree (minimum: Second Class Upper Division or equivalent).
- Candidates are not eligible if they do not have a Second Class Upper Division or above.
- must exhibit a strong sense of motivation and dedication to the program.
- should have a strong knowledge of the teaching language.
- At the time of application, they must have earned their most recent degree from a university within the previous six years.
- must be citizens or long-term inhabitants of a nation in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- One of the following is required:
- a) A public university employee; b) A candidate under consideration for a teaching or research staff position; c) A public sector worker; or d) A DAFI Program alumna.
Ghana is the host nation.
Study Abroad: Research in Africa
Category: Master’s, PhD, and Postgraduate Scholarships
All African nations are eligible.
Benefits of the Scholarship: Fully Funded | €6,460 Annual Stipend | Travel and Research Expense Coverage | Health Insurance Included
Language Requirement: IELTS is not necessary.
Benefits :
- Annual tuition fees are fully reimbursed.
- Allowance for Study and Research: €460 annually
- One printing allowance is given at the conclusion of the program.
Monthly Scholarship (Food, Lodging, etc.):
- €500 for an in-country PhD
- €550 for an in-region PhD
- Travel reimbursement (only within the region): given twice, at the beginning and conclusion of the scholarshi
- Only in-region scholars are covered by health insurance.
- Extra Opportunity: DAAD In-Country/In-Region Master’s scholarship recipients are urged to apply for a three- to six-month research stay in Germany.
Deadline: November 27, 2025
