Deadline: 12 November 2026
Jimma University offers DAAD scholarships for its MSc in Environmental Health under the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The scholarships are open to Ethiopians (In-Country) and to nationals of other Sub-Saharan African countries (In-Region). In-Region awards will generally outnumber In-Country ones.
Benefits: monthly scholarship payments, tuition fees, an annual research allowance, and the option of a research stay abroad (subject to funding and a successful application).
Who can apply:
- Nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan African country
- Holders of a three- or four-year Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a CGPA equivalent to First Class Upper Division (JU requirement; DAAD’s minimum is Second Class Upper Division)
- Last degree completed generally no more than six years ago
- Good command of English
- Clear motivation and strong commitment
Women, recognised refugees, and candidates from marginalised regions or groups are especially encouraged to apply.
How to apply: Applicants must do both of the following:
- Submit the scholarship application on the DAAD portal by 12 November 2026: https://www.daad.de/go/en/stipa10000486
- Apply separately for admission to Jimma University by (After shortlisted)
Selection: DAAD checks applications for eligibility. Jimma University then shortlists and ranks candidates, and an independent DAAD committee makes the final selection.
Key dates (provisional):
- October–November 2026: DAAD information web-seminars
- 12 November 2026: application deadline
- May 2027: selection meeting
- Mid-June 2027: results communicated
- September 2027: studies begin
Contact:
Kassahun Ebba (PhD), JU programme coordinator
Email: kasahun.eba@ju.edu.et
Phone: +251911437465
Dessalegn Dadi (PhD), Head Department
Email: dessalegn.dadi@ju.edu.et
Phone: +251911784061