German Government WASCAL Scholarship for Africans 2025 | Fully Funded

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

1. Visit the official WASCAL Scholarship portal using the link below.
2. Choose one of the available fully funded Master’s programs.
3. Download and carefully fill out the application form.
4. Prepare and name all required documents as per the program guidelines.
5. Submit your completed application via email to the appropriate WASCAL address.
6. Ensure your application is submitted by April 30, 2025.
7. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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