Overview
Scholarship type
Merit and need based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
EUR 934 per month
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- living expenses
- accommodation
- travel expenses
- spouse child care
- health
Description
The scholarship programme “Leadership for Africa” (LfA) aims to support the academic qualification and advancement of young refugees and national scholars from Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda at higher education institutions in Germany.
Applicable programmes
Benefits
German language course (up to 6 months) in Germany before the start of the study programme, including the coverage of the test fees for a German language certificate (TestDaF or DSH test), pocket money and accommodation (only during the language course). The DAAD decides whether to fund participation and for how long depending on German language skills and study requirements. Participation in a language course is compulsory.
Monthly scholarship rate payments of 934 EURO
Adequate health, accident and private/personal liability insurance in Germany
Travel allowance
Yearly study allowance
Additional mandatory training programme LEAD!
If applicable, monthly rent subsidy and monthly allowance for accompanying family members (spouse and/or children)Please note that family reunions may be time-delayed or even not be possible during the duration of the scholarship, due to the duration of the visa processes for some home or host countries.
Eligibility
Applicants must fulfil the following conditions:
- Holding refugee status in their host countries.
- Country of asylum must be either Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, or Uganda.
- Completed Bachelor’s degree at the time of application.
- Highly qualified graduates from Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, or Uganda who fulfil the necessary qualifications for Master's studies in Germany.
Applicants must fulfil the following conditions:
- Citizenship of either Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, or Uganda.
- Country of residence is Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, or Uganda.
- Completed Bachelor’s degree at the time of application.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
Germany
Nationality
5 nationalities
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
Not specified
The deadline is different for each country. For more information, please check the official website.