Scholarship
Leadership for Africa (LfA)
The Leadership for Africa programme supports the academic qualification and advancement of young refugees and national scholars from Cameroon, Senegal, and Togo at higher education institutions in Germany.
About this scholarship
Leadership for Africa (LfA) is offered by DAAD at master level. The award is valued at Full funding, 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 Full funding. 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 level. Nationality requirements apply: Cameroon, Senegal and Togo.
Eligibility
Young refugees and national scholars from Cameroon, Senegal, and Togo.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-03-26. 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
Nationality requirements
Cameroon, Senegal and Togo
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
- Award
- Full funding
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master
- Nationality
- Cameroon, Senegal and Togo
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-03-26
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-02