MSc Scholarships

Important Notice

Please note that this MSc-Thesis research grant is only awarded to students studying in a MSc study program at the University of Hohenheim.

MSc-Thesis research grant:

open for application in 2026

The African German Centre for Food Systems and Data Science funded by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with funds from the Federal Foreign Office, offers scholarships to support MSc-Thesis research projects in southern Africa in cooperation with one of our partner institutions.

Documents:

MSc Grant Announcement

MSc Grant Guidelines

MSc Application Form

Interested? Submit your documents via: ukudla@uni-hohenheim.de 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Master Thesis Scholarships

We’ve put together this FAQ in response to the many questions we’ve received. Please make sure to read the official calls, guidelines, and this FAQ carefully before reaching out to us with individual questions. In many cases, you’ll find your answer here.

If you still have questions after reviewing everything, feel free to reach out. We’ll be happy to assist you!

Frequently Asked Questions

Applications can be submitted at any time during 2026, but at least two months before the planned travel date. The research stay should be completed within 2026.
However, the program will continue until 2029. The number of MSc-thesis scholarships awarded every year is limited. The UKUDLA website will indicate if the program is open for applications.

No. Retroactive approval is not possible. All applications must be submitted and approved before the start of your research stay.

No. This scholarship is only for students already enrolled in an MSc programme at Hohenheim and preparing their thesis.

You may apply if you are near completion and will finish all coursework before the start of your thesis. However, you must include a transcript and a clear timeline that fits with your study regulations.

A GPA of 2.5 or better is required. If not all grades are available yet, the average of completed modules will be used. Exceptions may be considered in well-justified cases but cannot be guaranteed.

No. Only students officially enrolled in an MSc programme at the University of Hohenheim are eligible.

The scholarship is open to MSc students enrolled at the University of Hohenheim in disciplines relevant to food systems and/or data science. Projects should relate to UKUDLA’s themes and must involve a partner institution in Southern Africa.