The German Government, in collaboration with the West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL), is offering a fully funded scholarship to students from eligible West African countries for the 2025/2026 academic session.
This prestigious scholarship supports Master’s studies in Energy and Green Hydrogen (IMP-EGH), hosted at various West African universities and in Germany. It covers tuition, living stipends, accommodation, research budget, travel, and more.
Scholarship Summary
Host Countries: Germany, Ghana, Cape Verde, Burkina Faso
Study Location: Europe and Africa
Level: Postgraduate (Master’s)
Eligible Countries: ECOWAS countries
Benefits: Full Scholarship | Monthly Stipends | Travel Costs | Accommodation
Language Requirement: No IELTS Required
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
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About the WASCAL Scholarship
The WASCAL scholarship aims to develop climate and energy experts by providing top-tier academic training through the International Master’s Programme in Energy and Green Hydrogen (IMP-EGH). Sponsored by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the program targets candidates from all 15 ECOWAS member states.
This initiative is a crucial step toward empowering future leaders to address climate change, energy challenges, and sustainable development in West Africa.
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Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Be citizens of one of the 15 ECOWAS member states.
Hold at least a Second Class Upper Division (BSc) degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
Possess intermediate English proficiency.
Other ECOWAS nationals may apply on a self-funded basis (based on availability).
Scholarship Benefits
Monthly living stipend
Full tuition coverage
Round-trip airfare
Accommodation
Travel allowance (to West African universities and Germany)
Research funding
Laptop (loan for program duration)
Required Documents
Completed Application Form
Academic Transcripts
Curriculum Vitae
WASSCE/SSCE Certificate (for Anglophone countries)
Two Letters of Recommendation (from at least Associate Professors or Senior Researchers)
Passport bio-data page
National ID copy
Motivation Letter (max. 2 pages)
University Degree Certificate
Proof of English Proficiency (or a self-assessment statement)
Proof of Professional Experience (if applicable)
Commitment Letter to pay 30 Euro registration fee (upon admission)
Note: Document requirements may vary depending on the chosen program.
How to Apply
1. Visit the official WASCAL Scholarship portal using the link below.
2. Choose one of the available fully funded Master’s programs.
3. Download and carefully fill out the application form.
4. Prepare and name all required documents as per the program guidelines.
5. Submit your completed application via email to the appropriate WASCAL address.
6. Ensure your application is submitted by April 30, 2025.
7. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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