The German Government DAAD Scholarships (EPOS Programme)

The German Government DAAD Scholarships (EPOS Programme) offer an incredible opportunity for talented graduates from developing and newly industrialized countries across all disciplines. These fully funded scholarships allow you to pursue a Master’s or, in exceptional cases, a PhD degree at prestigious state or state-recognized universities in Germany.

The program aims to train local experts, empowering them to drive sustainable development, combat poverty, and promote education and healthcare in their home countries.

Scholarship Overview:

• Host Country: Germany

• Study Location: Europe

• Level: Postgraduate (Master’s/PhD)

• Eligible Countries: All Developing and Newly Industrialized Countries

• Scholarship Coverage: Full tuition fees, accommodation, airfare allowance, health insurance, and a monthly stipend of €1,300.

• Deadline: Varies by course

Fields of Study:

• Economic Sciences / Business Administration / Political Economics

• Development Cooperation

• Engineering and Related Sciences

• Mathematics

• Regional and Urban Planning

• Agricultural and Forest Sciences

• Natural and Environmental Sciences

• Medicine and Public Health

• Social Sciences, Education, and Law

• Media Studies

Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify for the 2025 DAAD EPOS Scholarship, applicants must:

• Work for a public authority, a state, or a private company in a developing country involved in development-oriented projects.

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree (minimum four years) in a related field.

• Have an academic record ranking in the upper third of their class.

• Possess at least two years of professional experience after completing their first degree.

• Have completed their last academic degree within the past six years.

• Not be residing in Germany for more than 15 months at the time of application.

Scholarship Benefits:

• Monthly Stipend: €934 for Master’s students; €1,200 for PhD candidates

• Health, Accident, and Liability Insurance coverage

• Travel Allowance (unless covered by another funding source)

Required Documents:

• Completed and signed DAAD Checklist.

• DAAD Application Form (“Application for a Research/Study Scholarship”) — typed or clearly readable.

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (using Europass template).

• Motivation Letter explaining academic, professional, and personal reasons for applying.

• Certificates of Employment showing at least two years of relevant work experience.

• Language Proficiency Proof:

  • English: IELTS or TOEFL (Institutional TOEFL not accepted).

  • German: Required if the course is taught in German.

• Copies of Degree Certificates and Transcript of Records.

• APS Certificate (for applicants from China).

How to Apply:

1. Select up to three eligible courses of your interest.

2. Apply directly to the respective universities offering your selected courses.

3. Follow each university’s individual application procedure and deadlines.

4. List your selected courses in order of preference on your DAAD application form.

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Note: Application deadlines and procedures vary across courses — be sure to check each program’s website carefully.