Angolan-German Postgraduate Training Programme

Overview

Objective

The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), as a publicly funded, self-governing organisation of the institutions of higher education in Germany, promotes international academic exchange as well as educational co-operation through a variety of funding and scholarship programmes. The Ministry of Mineral Resources and Petroleum of Angola and the DAAD offer up to 30 scholarships to qualified applicants in the field of Mining engineering, metallurgy, drilling, geology, mining economy, mining law, geosciences and other specialties related to earth sciences for a master’s programme in Germany starting in 2022 (subject to programme resources).

Who can apply?

Applicants:

• have successfully completed generally a bachelor’s* degree/a licenciado/an equivalent degree, that qualifies for a German master’s in the eligible fields (stated above);
• should not have been residents in Germany for longer than 15 months at the application deadline;
• clearly show motivation and strong commitment;
• have completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application;
• must be nationals or permanent residents of Angola.

*The bachelor’s degree needs to qualify for a master’s programme at a German university. Please check beforehand, if your degree is recognised for entering the master’s course you would apply for.

What can be funded?

The scholarship includes:

• German Language course (up to 6 months) in Germany before the start of the university studies
• Preparatory course on scientific working skills (3 months) in Germany before the start of the university studies
• Master’s degree programme completed at a state or state-recognised university in Germany

Duration of the funding

Master’s scholarships are awarded for 24 months. To receive further funding after the first year of study, proof of academic achievements thus far should indicate that the study programme can be successfully completed within the standard period of study. The funding period starts in September/October 2022. During the preparatory German language and scientific working course starting in January 2022, scholarship holders will be accommodated and receive pocket money.

Value

The scholarship covers:

• Monthly scholarship rate (for accommodation, food etc.) of 861 Euro
• Travel allowance (outward and return journey)
• Health insurance, accident and liability insurance, care insurance
• One-off study allowance
• Preparatory German language and scientific working course in Germany including all costs (lump-sum, accommodation)
• Travel allowance for family visit
• Travel costs to host institution during language course
• Further allowances (Rent subsidy etc.)

Selection

Applicants who have submitted their documents via the DAAD Portal and who meet the formal requirements will be invited to take a test organized by the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Petroleum. The ministry will do a written examination on knowledge and skills.

Final selection is done by an independent bi-national committee trough personal interviews of the candidates in Angola presumably in summer 2021. Travel costs must be covered by the applicant.

Further information

If the admission to a German university on the day of the selection was not available yet: Please note that the applicant itself is responsible for ensuring to apply for admission at the host university by the due date. If notification of admission or the application process itself is not yet available at the time of application, it must be subsequently submitted before the scholarship-supported study begins. A Scholarship Award Letter from the DAAD is only valid if you have been admitted to a master’s study programme at a state or state-recognised university in Germany.

The DAAD is not able to intervene in or influence the admission process of the universities. The application deadline for a study start in autumn 2022 is between May and July 2022 at most universities. Nevertheless, universities set their own deadlines and therefore they may vary. Applicants must inform themselves about the respective deadlines for applications.