Study scholarships are awarded to provide foreign graduates of all disciplines with opportunities to complete a postgraduate or Master’s degree course at a state (public) or state-recognised German higher education institution and to gain a degree in Germany (Master’s/Diplom).

Exceptions for doctoral studies in order to gain a university degree (PhD) in Germany are possible.

Duration: Depending on the length of the chosen degree course or study project, the study scholarship will be awarded for between 10 and 24 months.

Value:

DAAD will pay a monthly award of 750 euros. As a rule, the scholarship additionally includes certain payments towards health insurance cover in Germany.

In addition, the DAAD generally will pay an appropriate flat-rate travel allowance, unless these costs are covered by the home country or by another funding source.

Furthermore, the DAAD will pay a study and research allowance and, where appropriate, a rent subsidy and family allowance.

Scholarship Requirements:

Applications for DAAD study scholarships with relevance to developing countries are open to excellently-qualified graduates who hold a Bachelor’s, Diplom or comparable academic degree.

Generally, no more than six years should have passed between the time when they gained their degree and the time of this application. Please note: For some courses with relevance to developing countries there are age limits.

For more information and application see; Postgraduate Scholarships for Developing Countries