DAAD DeKUT Masters Scholarships 2025
Suitably qualified students from Sub-Saharan Africa who are passionate about advancing their knowledge in Food Science and Technology are invited to apply for the DAAD DeKUT Masters Scholarships 2025. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers this fully funded opportunity in collaboration with Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) in Kenya.
It is a distinguished opportunity for qualified candidates with a BSc degree in Food Science and Technology or related disciplines who intend to further their education and be awarded a Master’s degree in this conducive specialization field. The scholarship program specifically differs from other Kenyan scholarships in the aspect of the application which only accepts students who are applying for both admission and scholarship; the objective of the scholarship is to facilitate students to learn in Kenya and gain knowledge that is applicable within the region and in the future global marketplace by the September 2025 intake.
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Scholarship Summary:
Scholarship Sponsor(s): DAAD
Host Institution(s): DeKUT, Kenya
Scholarship Worth: Not Specified
Number of Awards: Not Stated
Study Level(s): Master’s levels
Nationality: Sub-Saharan Africans
Requirements and eligibility criteria;
- National or permanent resident of a Sub-Saharan African country
- Holds a BSc degree in Food Science and Technology with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division), or a related field (e.g., Food Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Nutrition and Dietetics, Agri-processing, Crop/Animal Production) with equivalent qualifications recognized by DeKUT
- Demonstrates strong motivation and commitment
- Proficient in spoken and written English
- Completed last university degree no more than 6 years ago
Generally a: - A staff member of a public university
- Candidate for teaching or research staff recruitment
- Member of the public sector
- Alumni of the program
- Special encouragement for female applicants recognized refugees, and candidates from less privileged backgrounds or regions
Scholarship Benefits:
- Monthly stipends
- Coverage of tuition fees
- Research allowances
- Summer school and research stays in Germany
- Skill training
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Application Procedures (How to apply);
Apply for the DAAD Scholarship:
- Register on the DAAD Scholarship portal: DAAD Scholarship Portal.
- Complete and submit your scholarship application on the portal.
- Upload all required documents as listed in the call for applications.
Apply for Admission at DeKUT:
- Apply for admission to the MSc in Food Science and Technology program at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology.
Complete Admission Form:
- Download and fill out the admission form: DeKUT Application Form.
- Submit Admission Form and Documents:
Email the completed admission form and required documents to: admissionsoffice@dkut.ac.ke
Required Documents:
- Updated CV (include publications if applicable)
- 1 recommendation letter from a university lecturer (indicating English proficiency)
- Certified copies of degree certificates and transcripts (include grading scale if available)
- Motivation letter (1-2 pages)
- Copy of passport or National ID
- UNHCR registration info (if applicable for refugees)
- Short research concept for Master’s thesis (up to 3 pages) covering title, background, problem statement, objectives, and methodology
- For in-region applicants only: Recognition of university degree from respective countries (required by time of admission)
Application Deadline: 21st November, 2024.
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