Dedan Kimathi University of Technology DAAD Scholarship 2025 Call

The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) has officially opened the call for applications for its 2025 scholarships for a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Food Science and Technology at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) in Kenya. This is a prestigious opportunity for Sub-Saharan African students to further their academic careers in food science while receiving extensive financial and research support.

Benefits of the Scholarship

• Monthly stipends
• Payment of tuition fees
• Research allowances
• Summer schools and research stays in Germany
• Skills training.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Nationality: Must be nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan African country.
• Academic Requirements: A BSc degree in Food Science and Technology or a related field (Food Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Nutrition, Agri-processing, etc.) with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent.
• Commitment: Must demonstrate strong motivation and commitment.
• Language Proficiency: Thorough knowledge of spoken and written English is required.
• Recent Graduates: Must have completed the last university degree no more than six years ago at the time of application.
• Professional Standing: Applicants should be (a) a staff member of a public university, (b) a candidate for teaching or research staff recruitment, or (c) from the public sector and/or alumni of the DAFI programme.
• Encouraged Applicants: Female applicants, refugees with recognized status, and candidates from less privileged regions or groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Process

The application process involves two steps:

1# DAAD Scholarship Application:

• • Register and apply via the DAAD portal: DAAD Scholarship application submission Portal
  • Submit all required supporting documents as outlined in the call for applications.

2# Admission to DeKUT MSc Programme:

• • Download and complete the MSc Food Science and Technology admission form from DeKUT Application Forms (https://www.dkut.ac.ke/index.php/academics/admission/application-forms) as per this official call https://www.iucea.org/daad-call-for-applications-2025-scholarships-for-dekut-msc-of-food-science-and-technology/.
  • Submit the completed form and required documents (in a single merged PDF) to: [email protected]. The email subject line should include your name and MSc programme applied for.

Required Documents:

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• 1 recommendation letter from a university lecturer
• Certified copies of degree certificates and transcripts
• Letter of motivation (1–2 pages)
• Copy of passport or national ID
• Short research concept for the Master’s thesis (maximum 3 pages).

Application Deadline: November 21, 2024.
Programme Start Date: September 2025.