Scholarship
DAAD-NRF In-Country/In-Region Scholarship
A joint scholarship programme between the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the South African National Research Foundation. It supports postgraduate students pursuing research-based degrees in South Africa.
About this scholarship
DAAD-NRF In-Country/In-Region Scholarship is offered by DAAD and National Research Foundation (NRF) at master and phd level. The award is valued at Fully funded, provided as full ride support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Fully funded. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. Eligible study areas include Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Social Sciences. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Open to international students and South African citizens for Master's and PhD studies at South African universities.
How to apply
Applications close on 2025-01-01. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master and phd
Fields of study
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Social Sciences
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- DAAD and National Research Foundation (NRF)
- Award
- Fully funded
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Fields of study
- Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Social Sciences
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Closed · 2025-01-01
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20