Application Deadline: 15 November, 2026 (until 23:59 UTC+1)
LOCATION: Germany
With its development-oriented postgraduate study programmes, the DAAD promotes the training of specialists from developing 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.
ELIGIBILITY:
Graduates with at least two years’ professional experience from the following countries: list of eligible countries
Individual scholarships exclusively for Postgraduate courses in Germany that are listed on the List of all Postgraduate courses with application deadlines 2027/28.
The typical scholarship holder
Works either for a public authority or a state or private company in a developing country and, as such, is engaged in the planning and execution of directives and projects with emphasis on development policies having a bearing on technological, economic or social areas.
Holds a bachelor’s degree (normally four years) in a related subject.
Has completed an academic degree with far above average results (upper third) and at least two years of related professional experience after the first degree (bachelor) at the time of application.
His/her academic degrees should normally not be more than six years old.
Applicants who have been resident in germany for longer than 15 months at the application deadline cannot be considered
Recent proof of Language Skills:
English – IELTS or TOEFL (Note: The institutional TOEFL is not accepted.)
German – required for courses taught in German
Copies of your higher education degree certificates. Please provide a certified translation if the original is not in German or English, and make sure these are clearly legible.
BENEFIT:
Value
Depending on academic level, monthly payments of 992 euros for graduates or 1,300 euros (1,400 euros beginning with February 2026) 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
Duration of the funding: 12 to 42 months (dependent on study programme)
