The DAAD EPOS Scholarship is a prestigious funding programme offered by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for professionals from developing and newly industrialised countries. The programme supports outstanding candidates in pursuing development-related Master's and PhD degrees at German universities, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to sustainable development in their home countries.

SUMMARY

• Host Country: Germany
• Scholarship Type: Fully Funded Scholarship
• Study Level: Master's Degree (PhD in exceptional cases)

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Applicants must be citizens of eligible developing or newly industrialised countries.
• Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree (usually a four-year degree) in a relevant field.
• Applicants must have at least two years of relevant professional work experience at the time of application.
• Applicants must show strong motivation related to development issues.   

BENEFITS

The scholarship holders will receive: 

• DAAD scholarship holders are exempt from paying tuition fees.   
• 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

 

 

The application deadline is 31 October 2026

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