Robert and Christine Danziger Scholarships for African Students in Germany

The Robert and Christine Danziger Scholarship is awarded to very good up-and-coming students from Africa (primarily from Ghana or another country in West and Central Africa) who are planning to apply for a Master’s programme at Heidelberg University in Sociology, Political Science or Geography (with a focus on Geoinformatics or Human Geography) and who need help with funding their studies. Learn more about everything you need to consider when applying, on this page.

• You are a very good up-and-coming student from Africa (primarily from Ghana or another country in West and Central Africa) and are planning to apply for a Master’s programme at Heidelberg University in one of the following degree programmes:
  1. Sociology
  2. Political Science
  3. Geography with a focus on Geoinfomatics or Human Geography
• You are planning to move to Germany to study at Heidelberg University, on site, or you already live in Germany since you are currently attending a language course to acquire the required language skills.
• You need help with funding your studies.

• The amount of the scholarship for students is 900 € per month.
• The award period is generally two semesters. An extension is possible on request and if all requirements are met (academic performance, financial hardship, availability of funds) for a maximum period of 2 semesters.