1. Scholarship Summary

• Host Country: Germany
• University: Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB)
• Degree Level: MA in Development Management
• Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
• Scholarship Duration: 1.5 Years
• Deadline: 30th September 2025

The Scholarship Covers:

• Monthly Stipend: €934
• Insurance: Health, accident, and liability coverage.
• Travel: Airfare provided.
• Housing: Monthly rent subsidy.
• Family Support: Monthly allowance for accompanying family.

• Target Audience: Students from worldwide.
• Entry Requirement: First university degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience Required: Practical experience in development management.
• Program Goal: Advanced academic training.
• Career Focus: Positions as experts in:
  • Planning
  • Implementation
  • Management
  • Evaluation of development programs and projects.
• The 3-semester, English-taught MADM program begins every two years, next in September 2026.

• Applicants from the following countries are eligible. Please check the list of eligible countries.
• Education: BA or equivalent in relevant field (e.g., political science, economics).
• Experience: Minimum 2 years relevant career experience for the DAAD-EPOS Program.

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• English Proficiency: TOEFL (79-80 iBT) or IELTS (Band 6.0).

• Letter of Application (Motivation Letter)
• Curriculum Vitae (Europass CV)
• Higher Education Degree Certificate(s) and Transcript(s)
• School Leaving Certificate
• Language Certificate(s) (English, German)
• Evidence of Employment/Practical Experience
• Employment Certificate(s) (DAAD-EPOS specific)
• Recommendation Letters (Academic & Professional)
• Employer Recommendation Letter (DAAD-EPOS specific)
• Passport/Identity Card Copy
• Passport Photo
• DAAD Checklist (DAAD-EPOS specific)
• DAAD Application Form (DAAD-EPOS specific)