Fully Funded DAAD Scholarship at FUTA 2026.

The DAAD Scholarship at FUTA (Federal University of Akure) is one of the fully funded In-Country/In-Region scholarships by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

The DAAD FUTA Scholarship covers the full tuition fees for selected candidates while also providing a stipend of €8920 to cover the costs of research, thesis, and living expenses.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the DAAD FUTA Scholarship, you must:

Applicants for a Master’s degree

• graduates with a first academic degree, who have successfully completed
  a three-year university degree with above average results (at least: Second
  Class/Upper Division or equivalent, if applicable) Candidates who cannot
  provide a Second Class/Upper Division or a higher result are not eligible
• clearly show motivation and strong commitment;
• have a thorough knowledge of the language of instruction;
• have completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at
  the time of application;
• must be nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan African
  country.

Benefits

The scholarship covers all fees related to study at the institution;

• Tuition
• Living stipends €8920 (Accommodation, food, etc.)
• Research costs
• Health insurance

Method of Application

• All applicants must submit a complete application for the programme via the DAAD Portal
• Register on the portal:
• Log in to the portal
• Carefully read the instructions on how to apply in the portal
• Submit your application via the portal by April, 29, 2026
• Remember to check that your application is complete and meets the DAAD requirements before submitting! Otherwise, your application cannot be considered.
• The DAAD will conduct a formal review of the applications received via the DAAD
  portal only, according to the DAAD criteria.
• In addition to this first step, applicants must, at the same time/as a second step, apply for admission at the Federal University of Technology using the contact details and procedure prescribed by the institution.
• The institution sets its deadline for the admission process.

Click Here to Apply

Application Deadline: April 29, 2026