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How to get a Master’s scholarship in Germany with a second-class lower degree from Nigeria

Michelle Ezenduka by Michelle Ezenduka
June 12, 2022
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Getting a Master’s degree can be more difficult than usual if you graduated with a second class lower. This is because it goes without saying that a better result gives you a better chance at getting admission into a Master’s program.

But difficult does not mean impossible. In fact, you may find that it is not as difficult as you think. A Master’s degree in any course in Germany is a great choice. Amongst non-English speaking countries, German universities are ranked one of the top universities for foreign students.

The first thing to do as a person with a second class lower after figuring out the course you intend to study is to target admission-free programs in Germany. German universities have admission-free and admission-restricted programs. The nature of the program will be clearly stated on the website of the university while you’re doing your research.

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The next thing to do is to convert your Nigerian CGPA to a German CGPA. In Nigeria, the highest CGPA is 5.00 or 4.00, depending on the university. But in Germany, the highest is 1.00. That is why conversion is important. After the conversion of your Nigerian CGPA, if it is anything from 1.00 to 2.50, you have a very good chance of being admitted into a German university, as most German universities are less likely to take a student if their CGPA after conversion is above 2.50 as it translates to being very low.

After the conversion of CGPA and discovering the admission-free program you would like to study and in which university you would like to study, the next thing to do is to apply. What is required for you to apply will be clearly stated on the website of the university.

Each course has different requirements, but the general requirements are a statement of purpose, statements of results, an academic CV, reference letters from university professors and employers, academic transcripts, university certificates, and results of English proficiency exams.

These requirements vary. Some universities do not require English proficiency exams; some others would take statements of results instead of university certificates, so you would need to look carefully at the university website while doing your research.

The best thing about studying in Germany is that most of the universities do not charge tuition. Education is free, and you may only be required to pay for other things like transportation and feeding. However, there are some scholarships you can apply to, even as a student with a 2:2, that would cover accommodation and even provide a monthly stipend for feeding and transportation.

Some of these scholarships include:

Development-related postgraduate scholarship

This Scholarship offers monthly payments of 861 euros for graduates or 1,200 euros for doctoral candidates, payments towards health, accident, and personal liability insurance cover, travel allowance unless these expenses are covered by the home country or another source of funding, and under certain circumstances additional benefits like monthly rent subsidy and monthly allowance for accompanying members of family.

It is available to students with the following;

  • A bachelor’s degree (usually a four-year course) in an appropriate subject
  • Candidates have at least two years professional experience
  • Candidates can prove their motivation is development-related and be expected to take on social responsibility and initiate and support processes of change in their personal and professional environment after their training.

Public Policy and Good Governance scholarship

This scholarship offers:

  • Monthly stipends of €850 for selected Master’s programs at selected German institutions of higher education.
  • Contributions to health insurance in Germany
  • Appropriate travel allowance
  • Study and research subsidy
  • Monthly rent subsidy where applicable
  • Allowances for spouses and/or children where applicable
  • 6-months compulsory German language course at selected institutes in Germany.

Helmut-Schmidt programme (Public Policy and Good Governance, PPGG) Scholarship

This scholarship offers:

  • Monthly stipends of €850 for selected master’s programmes at selected German institutions of higher education.
  • Study and research subsidy
  • Monthly rent subsidy where applicable
  • Allowances for spouses and/or children where applicable
  • 6-months compulsory German language course at selected institutes in Germany.

Catholic Academic Exchange Service (KAAD) scholarship program

This program is open to applicants of the catholic denomination who are graduates or academics and already have work, experience, and plan to do post-graduate studies or spend a period of research at a higher-education institution in Germany.

  • If recommended by the local churches, non-Christian candidates are also eligible for funding.
  • Applications to this scholarship are submitted to the partner committees in the candidates’ home countries.
  • The scholarship is open to applicants from developing or transition countries in Africa.

Fredrich Ebert Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is open to students in any subject area. So long as they demonstrate excellent school or academic merit, wish to study in Germany, are committed to the values of social democracy, and live by them.

It offers:

  • A monthly amount of EUR 830 for Bachelor’s, Diploma students
  • A monthly stipend of EUR 850 for Master’s students
  • Costs for health insurance are funded
  • Scholars with a child receive a family allowance of EUR 276.

Other German scholarships available to Africans include:

  • Friedrich Naumann Foundation: Scholarship for International Students
  • Hertie School: Future of Europe Scholarship

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Comments 27

  1. Adie-Ayabie Gloria Abaye says:
    June 12, 2022 at 12:48 pm

    Thank you for this opportunity. I’m Nigerian, residing in Abuja. I hold a masters degree in Education Foundation and Administration with a bias in Guidance Counselling. I want to study MSc. Public Health, but I have no academic background in Health. I however, have a number of health-related working experiences.
    Do I qualify for a fully funded scholarship to pursue this program? If yes, how and where can I apply, please?

    Reply
  2. Danon ifeoluwa omotolani says:
    June 12, 2022 at 1:39 pm

    I want this scholarship

    Reply
  3. Joseph Solomon says:
    June 12, 2022 at 5:16 pm

    Good evening sir/ma, my name is Joseph Solomon, I resided in osun state, I have high national Diploma (HND) in Accounting (lower credit). I am qualified to apply for this scholarship. Thanks

    Reply
  4. Radhika says:
    June 13, 2022 at 3:36 am

    Thank you for the opportunity. I am from Nepal.i finished my master degree. Only I have 47% so I want to join PhD in sociology. Can I join. If possible how can I do.please help me

    Reply
  5. Bamgbola Saka Afolabi says:
    June 13, 2022 at 10:02 am

    I want this scholarship

    Reply
  6. Saheed Semiu says:
    June 13, 2022 at 12:30 pm

    I got admitted to International University of Applied Science in Germany. My only concern now is the school fees. How can I apply for M.sc in free tuition university in Germany? Can you please help out?

    Reply
  7. Abraham David says:
    June 13, 2022 at 5:03 pm

    I graduated from `Nigerian university and i want to surely be part of this scholarship

    Reply
  8. Ambe Ephraim says:
    June 13, 2022 at 6:34 pm

    Please I’m interested

    Reply
  9. Okenwa Ifeoma Gladys says:
    June 13, 2022 at 6:53 pm

    Thank you for this beautiful opportunity. I am a Nigerian, residing in Ilorin . I hold a degree of bachelor of education (B. Ed) in management and political science. I wish to study MSc in educational administration and supervision or guidance and counselling

    Reply
    • Okenwa Ifeoma says:
      June 13, 2022 at 6:56 pm

      Thank you for this beautiful opportunity. I am a Nigerian, residing in Ilorin . I hold a degree of bachelor of education (B. Ed) in management and political science. I wish to study MSc in educational administration and supervision or guidance and counselling

      Reply

      Reply
  10. Yahaya yusuf yahaya says:
    June 13, 2022 at 11:03 pm

    Good evening sir my name is yahaya yusuf yahaya I studied electrical electronics from federal University of technology Yola. Please how can I get a free masters scholarship in a good German University? Please here is my number (08135322151). Thank you very much for your help and support.

    Reply
  11. ONI AYODEJI says:
    June 16, 2022 at 5:12 pm

    My Name is Oni Ayodeji Folorunso and had second class lower in Industrial Labour Relation, how may I apply for Master degree in business administration?

    Reply
  12. OLUWALEKE ODUNAYO says:
    June 16, 2022 at 5:20 pm

    I’m really interested

    Reply
  13. Obianuju V Aronu says:
    June 17, 2022 at 2:38 am

    Hello,
    Thank you very much for this information. Am Obianuju Aronu. With MBA from Roehampton University London and graduated from University of Jos with an accounting degree. Am quite interested in Frederick Revert Foundation.

    Reply
  14. Emmanuel Rex says:
    June 17, 2022 at 9:20 am

    Thanks for this opportunity. I am from Delta State, I graduated from Delta State University Abraka with 2.2 B.sc health(Ed). I am very much interested in this offer. Please help me to get in to any university with free institution and accommodation for a master degree program in public health. Thanks

    Reply
  15. Chinyere ukwandu says:
    June 18, 2022 at 8:17 am

    Hello my name is chinyere from Nigeria, I studied food science and technology how do I get a postgraduate in a free tuition fee in a university in Germany. Thanks

    Reply
  16. Innocentia kings says:
    June 18, 2022 at 12:14 pm

    Thanks for this information. Can you please share the links of some of these universities in Germany.
    Thanks

    Reply
  17. Kolapo oluwasegun Emmanuel says:
    June 18, 2022 at 1:13 pm

    Good afternoon ma/sir
    I’m a graduate from ladoke university of technology ogbomosho OYO state Nigeria.

    Reply
    • Kolapo oluapo oluwasegun Emmanuel says:
      June 18, 2022 at 1:13 pm

      I’m interested in the scholarship

      Reply
  18. Nereus says:
    June 19, 2022 at 1:12 am

    Hello,
    My name is Nereus. Thank you for the information.
    Please where can one apply?

    Reply
  19. Idowu Rachael says:
    June 20, 2022 at 9:27 am

    Thanks for this information
    Please I’m interested in this for my Master’s degree

    Reply
  20. Venom247 says:
    June 27, 2022 at 12:33 am

    Well written

    Reply
  21. Akinwunmi Michael Olueasegun says:
    June 30, 2022 at 7:00 am

    Hi, Good morning my name is Akinwunmi Michael Oluwasegun from Ogun state with a BSc degree in Accounting. I graduated with a second-class lower in Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye. So please, how will I get notified of the university offering scholarship to students that want to study abroad.

    Reply
  22. Benjamin Louis says:
    August 6, 2022 at 2:30 am

    Good day please how can I apply for this schorlaship. Thanks

    Reply
  23. Elizabeth Oluwaseyi says:
    August 9, 2022 at 7:32 am

    How can I apply for this, please?

    Reply
  24. NNAMANI UCHENNA LOUIS says:
    August 12, 2022 at 9:48 am

    Am very much interested

    Reply
  25. Akinwunmi Adedoyin says:
    September 1, 2022 at 12:45 pm

    I am interested

    Reply

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