UKUDLA Master’s Scholarships 2027 in South Africa: DAAD-Funded Postgraduate Study in Data Science, Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems

Overview

The UKUDLA Master’s Scholarship 2027 supports full-time postgraduate study and research for African Cohort 3. Funded by the German Academic Exchange Service alongside Germany’s Federal Foreign Office, the programme focuses on sustainable food systems, applied agricultural and food data science, biological systems, and environmental sustainability. Studies take place at the University of Mpumalanga and the University of the Western Cape in South Africa.

What you get

Successful students receive financial backing for up to 24 months, depending on the programme duration and academic progress. The financial package includes a basic monthly stipend of €650, a tuition contribution capped at up to €3,000 per year, a potential accommodation allowance of €30 per month when campus or student residence housing is unavailable, and a medical-aid contribution of up to €20 per month upon meeting documentation requirements.

Key dates

Studies begin on 1 February 2027. Applications for the African Cohort 3 close on 7 November 2026.