GIZ Returning Experts Programme Scholarship: Scholarship for African Students

The GIZ Returning Experts Programme supports professionals from developing countries including Africa who want to pursue further education in Germany and then return to their home countries to contribute to development. Provides scholarships and reintegration support.

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Quick Facts — GIZ Returning Experts Programme Scholarship

Host CountrySpain
Application DeadlineDecember 31, 2026

Who Is Eligible for GIZ Returning Experts Programme Scholarship?

This scholarship is open to students from: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

How to Apply for GIZ Returning Experts Programme Scholarship

  1. Review the eligibility requirements above to confirm you qualify.
  2. Prepare your documents including academic transcripts, recommendation letters, and personal statement.
  3. Submit your application before December 31, 2026 via the official website.
  4. Track your application status on Scholar Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for GIZ Returning Experts Programme Scholarship?

GIZ Returning Experts Programme Scholarship is open to students from Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe studying at the eligible level.

What does GIZ Returning Experts Programme Scholarship cover?

This scholarship scholarship covers tuition and may include additional benefits such as living expenses and travel costs.

When is the deadline for GIZ Returning Experts Programme Scholarship?

The application deadline is December 31, 2026. Apply early as some components may take time to prepare.

How do I apply for GIZ Returning Experts Programme Scholarship from Africa?

Create a free profile on Scholar Africa, find GIZ Returning Experts Programme Scholarship in your matches, and apply directly through the official provider website.

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