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German Development Bank Masters Scholarships for East Africans

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The German Development Bank (KFW) offers 60 master’s scholarships for East Africans below 35 years of age., Post a Comment

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Host country
Africa
Deadline
Annual – check official site
Region
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Who can apply
East African students pursuing Master's degrees
Funding
Fully Funded
Study level
Masters
Deadline
Annual – check official site

Key eligibility criteria

  • East African students pursuing Master's degrees

Recorded funding information

  • Fully Funded

About the German Development Bank Masters Scholarships for East Africans (2026)

If you’re an East African looking for academic funding to pursue a master’s degree, then the German Development Bank can help you! Read on to learn more. The German Development Bank (KFW) has partnered with the East African Community (EAC) and the InterUniversity Council for East Africa (IUCAE) to form the EAC Scholarship Program, which shall offer 60 master’s scholarships for East Africans below 35 years of age. ### Table of contents - [Benefits of a German Development Bank Scholarship](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/german-development-bank-masters-scholarships-for-east-africans/#h-benefits-of-a-german-development-bank-scholarship) - [KFW Master’s Scholarships Details](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/german-development-bank-masters-scholarships-for-east-africans/#h-kfw-master-s-scholarships-details) - [Eligibility Criteria for East Africans](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/german-development-bank-masters-scholarships-for-east-africans/#h-eligibility-criteria-for-east-africans) - [How to Apply](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/german-development-bank-masters-scholarships-for-east-africans/#h-how-to-apply) ## Benefits of a German Development Bank Scholarship KFW shall cover financial support toward academically skilled and disadvantaged East Africans hoping to finish a master’s degree in the following fields: - Mathematics - Engineering - Informatics - Science - Technology - Business Science Furthermore, women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to join the program. Below is a breakdown of the financial support offered by the German Development Bank: - University tuition fees payable directly to the university according to an official invoice - A monthly stipend worth €380 intended for living expenses such as housing, food, utilities, local transportation, and settlement expenses. - A one-off  €1,500 allowance for study materials and research - Medical insurance - Extracurricular events at least once per year. ## KFW Master’s Scholarships Details EAC master’s scholarships for East Africans have a duration period of two years and shall be taken at an EAC partner state other than the recipients’ country of citizenship. Up to 60 successful applicants will  be offered a comprehensive package, including: - scholarships for the master’s programs - internships - mentoring - networking events and - further leadership training activities The goal of this initiative is to contribute towards training leaders that will foster EAC regional integration. ## Eligibility Criteria for East Africans In order to be selected as a recipient for the German Development Bank’s EAC Scholarship Program, applicants must meet the following requirements: - Be a citizen of a partner state of the East African Community; - Possess the required academic qualifications for admission to the program (at least at the level of Upper Second Class Honors or “Distinction” as applicable; - Submit a motivation letter in English (with not more than 500 words) as follows: - _Well written (grammatically and professionally)_ - _Demonstrates a convincing motivation for wanting to pursue the master’s program chosen_ - _Adequately demonstrates the applicant’s foreseen professional engagement in the EAC Integration agenda after completing the master’s program_ - _Demonstrates how they expect to apply the acquired skills and knowledge from the master’s program to contribute to the EAC Integration Agenda_ - _Demonstrates where they anticipate to see themselves professionally and academically in 5 and 10 years._ **_Note: This has to be one letter_** - Be **below 35** years of age; and - Have obtained an admission from a university in another country in the EAC Region other than their own. ## How to Apply Please visit the official [call for applications](https://www.iucea.org/opening-soon-the-east-african-community-scholarship-program/) in order to review the requirements and details. 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Funding information

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  • Fully Funded

German Development Bank Masters Scholarships for East Africans eligibility

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  • East African students pursuing Master's degrees

German Development Bank Masters Scholarships for East Africans document information

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    How to apply for the German Development Bank Masters Scholarships for East Africans 2026

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      Listed eligibility: East African students pursuing Master's degrees. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

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      Listed deadline information: Annual – check official site. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    German Development Bank Masters Scholarships for East Africans deadline & application timeline

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the German Development Bank Masters Scholarships for East Africans?+

    East African students pursuing Master's degrees

    What funding does the German Development Bank Masters Scholarships for East Africans offer?+

    Listed funding: Fully Funded. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Annual – check official site. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

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    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.iucea.org/opening-soon-the-east-african-community-scholarship-program/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: East African students pursuing Master's degrees. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Annual – check official site. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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