WASCAL Scholarship 2025 by German Government for African Students (Fully Funded)
The West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL) has officially launched its call for applications for its PhD and Master’s programmes in Climate Change, for the 2025/2026 academic year.
The WASCAL Scholarship is open to students from 12 West African countries. This marks another significant step in empowering the next generation of climate leaders across the region.
The WASCAL Climate Change Programmes, including PhD and Master’s degrees, continue to address the urgent need for climate resilience in West Africa.
With the backing of the Government of Germany, through the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), along with renowned German universities, these programmes offer exceptional scholarship opportunities for qualified students.
The Wascal Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity to study in West African universities and Germany. it covers the full university fees, monthly stipends, accommodation, and the costs of flights to and from the countries.
Overview of the WASCAL Scholarship 2025 by German Government
- Type: Masters, PhD Scholarships
- Countries to study: Germany, Ghana, Cape Verde, Burkina Faso
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- Sponsored by: German Government
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Benefits: Full Scholarship, Living Stipends, Accommodation, Travel Costs
- Deadline: January 31, 2025
Eligibility Criterias for the WASCAL Scholarship 2025 by German Government
To be considered for the German Government Wascal Scholarship 2024, you must:
- Be a citizen of a WASCAL member country (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea Conakry, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, The Gambia or Togo).
- Other ECOWAS member countries may be admitted as self-funded students on an availability basis.
- Hold a BSc degree (second class upper division) or equivalent in a relevant field.
- Have at least an intermediate level in English language.
Benefits of the WASCAL Scholarship 2025 by German Government
The Scholarship includes;
- monthly stipend to cover accommodation, and living expenses for the period of studies;
- payment of university fees;
- roundtrip tickets;
- accommodation
- travel to selected West African countries as well as to Germany.
- research budget;
- a personal laptop computer on loan for the duration of the programme
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Application Form
- Academic transcripts
- Curriculum vitae
- WASSCE or SSCE Certificate (Anglophone Countries)
- Two letters of recommendation from professors or researchers (grade associate professor or senior researcher at least).
- A copy of identity document
- A copy of Passport Photo Page
- A letter of motivation (max. 2 pages).
- A copy of university degree certificate
- A certificate copy of proficiency in English or, in alternative, a statement indicating and
justifying your self-assessment in the context of English proficiency. - Proof of professional experience in relevant area for the course, IF applicable.
- A written commitment to pay a registration fee of 30 Euro if admitted.
NOTE: The required documents vary for each of the programs
Application Guidelines for the WASCAL Scholarship 2025 by German Government
To apply for the German Government Wascal Scholarship 2025, interested and qualified applicants should follow the steps below;
- click on the button below to visit the WASCAL scholarship application webpage.
- select one of the available fully funded Masters or Doctoral programs.
- ensure to go through the full details and guidelines for each program.
- download and fill out the application form correctly.
- prepare the application documents (make sure to follow the guidelines for naming each document as stated in each guideline).
- submit your application as soon as possible by email to the appropriate WASCAL address.
- all applications must be received by January 15, 2025.
- shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interviews.
Deadline: 31st January, 2025