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DAAD SCO Scholarships for Master of Business Research 2027
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
About this opportunity
Fully funded scholarship for Africans to pursue a Master's in Business Research from September 2026 to August 2028, covering tuition, research costs, and stipend.
The DAAD SCO Scholarships support a two-year Master of Business Research (MBR) program at the University of Nairobi in partnership with Kuehne Logistics University, Hamburg.
What it offers
- Covers tuition fees, research costs, and a stipend from September 2026 to August 2028
- Provides supervision from University of Nairobi and, where possible, external supervisors from University of Dar es Salaam, University of Ghana, Kuehne Logistics University, or the LEARN Logistics by Kühne Foundation network
- Encourages candidates to publish at least one journal article before graduating, though publications are not mandatory
Who can apply
- Holders of a BSc/BA or MA/MBA/MSc (or related) in business studies, business administration, entrepreneurship, agribusiness management, economics, operations management, management science, supply chains, or related fields
- Must have Second Class Upper Division or above (or equivalent GPA) for undergraduate studies
- Must be already admitted into the MBR programme for Academic year 2026/2027
- Prior experience in basic research in agribusiness, business, supply chains, operations management, or related fields is advantageous
- Requires basic analytical and research skills using relevant data analysis software
- Must demonstrate excellent written and spoken English
- Open to nationals of Kenya, Tanzania, and Ghana
What you'll do
- First year: complete coursework and develop a research proposal with supervisor support
- Second year: conduct research, collect and analyze data, prepare publication papers, and write the final thesis
How to apply
- Prepare:
- Hand-signed motivation letter (1 page max, Times New Roman, font 12, single-spaced)
- Copies of academic degree certificates, academic transcripts (including grading scale), and school final national exam certificates
- Admission letter for academic year 2026/2027
- Two letters of recommendation from senior academics (on letterhead, hand-signed, officially stamped, recent date)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Submit all documents merged into a single PDF to:
- Deadline: on or before 15 July 2026
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for oral interviews
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Key details
TypeScholarship
LocationPan-African
FieldBusiness Research
LevelMaster's
Fundingfully funded
DeadlineDeadline not stated — check the official page
EligibilityAfrica
Open to applicants across Africa.
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