DAAD 2025 Masters Scholarship at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology

 DAAD DeKUT Masters Scholarship – (Admission September, 2025) at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT), Kenya (Master of Science degree in Food Science and Technology) has been made.

The scholarship is one of the fully funded Development-Related Postgraduate programmes (EPOS) sponsored by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for students in sub-Saharan Africa.

• Table of Content
• About German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
• DAAD Masters Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of DAAD Masters Scholarship
• DAAD Masters Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for DAAD Masters Scholarship Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

DAAD scholarship in Germany is a private, federally funded and state-funded, self governing national agency of the institutions of higher education in Germany, representing 365 German higher education institutions (100 universities and technical universities, 162 general universities of applied sciences, and 52 colleges of music and art) [2003]. The DAAD itself does not offer programs of study or courses, but awards competitive, merit-based grants for use toward study and/or research in Germany at any of the accredited German institutions of higher education. It also awards grants to German...... continue reading

DAAD Masters Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of DAAD Masters Scholarship

Monthly stipends, payment of tuition fees, research allowances, summer schools and research stays in Germany, and skill trainings

DAAD Masters Scholarship Courses

• Food Science and Technology

Requirements for DAAD Masters Scholarship Qualification

• Must be nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan African country
• A holder of BSc degree in Food Science and Technology with at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division); OR a holder of a BSc degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in any related fields (Food Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Nutrition and Dietetics, Agri-processing, Crop/Animal Production), or equivalent qualification recognized by DeKUT
• Clearly demonstrate motivation and strong commitment;
• Have thorough knowledge of spoken and written English;
• Have generally completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application;
• Should generally be: (a) staff member of a public university, (b) or a candidate considered for teaching or research staff recruitment, (c) or from the public sector and/or (d) Alumni of the DAFI-programme;
• Female applicants, refugees with recognized refugee status and candidates from other less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the programme.

Documents Required for Application

• Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications (if applicable).
• 1 recommendation letter from university lecturer, also indicating proficiency in English language
• Certified copies of University degree certificates including transcripts (if available, include a grading scale for the final university grade)
• Letter of motivation (1-2 pages)
• Copy of the passport (if applicable), or National Identification Card
• If applicable, information on the UNHCR registration as refugee
• Short research concept for the possible Master thesis (maximum 3 pages). The following sub- sections must be included: Title, background, problem statement, aim/objectives, and methodology NB: ALL SUBMISSIONS WILL BE SUBJECTED TO PLAGIARISM CHECK
• For In-region applicants only, provision of information on the recognition of the university degree from respective countries at least by the time of admission into the See link for details on recognition application details: (Kenya: Commission for University Education(CUE), https://imis.cue.or.ke/RecognitionAndEquationforQualifications/Guidelines

*Applicants with supporting documents (transcripts, certificates among others) in languages other than English are required to submit copies translated to English language by an accredited language translations provider.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Application for the scholarship involves 2 critical separate steps: (i) application for DAAD Scholarship via DAAD portal, and (ii) Application for admission into Dedan Kimathi University of Technology:

Step 1:

(a)   Register via DAAD Scholarship portal:

https://portal.daad.de/sap/bc/bsp/sap/z_set_cookie/setcookie.htm?fund_ar=stv&id=57707393

(b)   Application for DAAD Scholarship

Applications for the DAAD scholarship have to be submitted via the DAAD portal: https://portal.daad.de/sap/bc/bsp/sap/z_set_cookie/setcookie.htm?fund_ar=stv&id=57707393

Step 2:

Submit the support documents highlighted in the call for applications document found in the link: https://portal.daad.de/sap/bc/bsp/sap/z_set_cookie/setcookie.htm?fund_ar=stv&id=57707393

(c)   Application for admission into the MSc Food Science and Technology programme at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology

Step 3: Download and fill the application form from the below link:

Application form: https://www.dkut.ac.ke/index.php/academics/admission/application-forms

Step 4: Submit the completed DeKUT admission application form and all required supporting documents (see below*) to: [email protected] ; indicating the email subject line as; YOUR NAME, MSc PROGRAMME APPLIED FOR. Attach both application form and support documents as single merged PDF document WITH YOUR NAME and MSc PROGRAMME AS FILE NAME of the PDF document.

For more details,visit DAAD website