The German Government, in collaboration with the West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL), is offering a fully funded scholarship to students from eligible West African countries for the 2025/2026 academic session.
This prestigious scholarship supports Master’s studies in Energy and Green Hydrogen (IMP-EGH), hosted at various West African universities and in Germany. It covers tuition, living stipends, accommodation, research budget, travel, and more.
Scholarship Summary
Host Countries: Germany, Ghana, Cape Verde, Burkina Faso
Study Location: Europe and Africa
Level: Postgraduate (Master’s)
Eligible Countries: ECOWAS countries
Benefits: Full Scholarship | Monthly Stipends | Travel Costs | Accommodation
Language Requirement: No IELTS Required
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
About the WASCAL Scholarship
The WASCAL scholarship aims to develop climate and energy experts by providing top-tier academic training through the International Master’s Programme in Energy and Green Hydrogen (IMP-EGH). Sponsored by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the program targets candidates from all 15 ECOWAS member states.
This initiative is a crucial step toward empowering future leaders to address climate change, energy challenges, and sustainable development in West Africa.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Be citizens of one of the 15 ECOWAS member states.
Hold at least a Second Class Upper Division (BSc) degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
Possess intermediate English proficiency.
Other ECOWAS nationals may apply on a self-funded basis (based on availability).
Scholarship Benefits
Monthly living stipend
Full tuition coverage
Round-trip airfare
Accommodation
Travel allowance (to West African universities and Germany)
Research funding
Laptop (loan for program duration)
Required Documents
Completed Application Form
Academic Transcripts
Curriculum Vitae
WASSCE/SSCE Certificate (for Anglophone countries)
Two Letters of Recommendation (from at least Associate Professors or Senior Researchers)
Passport bio-data page
National ID copy
Motivation Letter (max. 2 pages)
University Degree Certificate
Proof of English Proficiency (or a self-assessment statement)
Proof of Professional Experience (if applicable)
Commitment Letter to pay 30 Euro registration fee (upon admission)
Note: Document requirements may vary depending on the chosen program.
How to Apply
- Visit the official WASCAL Scholarship portal using the link below.
- Choose one of the available fully funded Master’s programs.
- Download and carefully fill out the application form.
- Prepare and name all required documents as per the program guidelines.
- Submit your completed application via email to the appropriate WASCAL address.
- Ensure your application is submitted by April 30, 2025.
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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