Name of the Event: DAAD fully funded scholarship in Germany 2025
Last Date of Application: Varies from University to University
Link to Apply:
Objective:
With its development-oriented postgraduate study programmes, the DAAD promotes the training of specialists from developed and newly industrialised countries. Well-trained local experts, who are networked with international partners, play an important part in the sustainable development of their countries. They are the best guarantee for a better future with less poverty, more education and health for all. The scholarships offer foreign graduates from developed and newly industrialised countries from all disciplines and with at least two years' professional experience the chance to take a postgraduate or Master's degree at a state or state-recognised German university, and in exceptional cases to take a doctoral degree, and to obtain a university qualification (Master's/PhD) in Germany.
Who can apply?
Graduates with at least two years of professional experience from the following countries: list of eligible countries
What can be funded?
Individual scholarships exclusively for Postgraduate courses in Germany that are listed on the
Duration of the funding:
12 to 42 months (dependent on study programme)
Value:
Depending on academic level, monthly payments of 934 euros for graduates or 1,300 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
Under certain circumstances, scholarship holders may receive the following additional benefits:
Monthly rent subsidy
Monthly allowance for accompanying members of family
Selection:
Candidates fulfil the necessary academic requirements and can be expected to successfully complete a study programme in Germany (above-average result for first academic exam – top performance third, language skills)
Candidates have a Bachelor's degree (usually a four-year course) in an appropriate subject
Candidates have at least two years of 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/scholarship
Application deadline:
Depending on chosen study programme; please check the scholarship brochure or the website of your chosen study programme.