DAAD Development-Oriented Postgraduate Study Programme
β³ Deadline: Varies depending on chosen study programme. Please refer to the scholarship brochure or the website of your selected study programme for specific deadlines.
π° Stipend:
- Monthly payments:
- β¬934 for graduates
- β¬1,300 for doctoral candidates
- Health, accident, and personal liability insurance
- Travel allowance
- Additional benefits under certain circumstances:
- Monthly rent subsidy
- Monthly allowance for accompanying family members
πΊοΈ Countries Eligible: Graduates with at least two years’ professional experience from eligible countries. Please refer to the list of eligible countries.
π·οΈ Tags: Scholarship, Postgraduate Studies, Development, International Cooperation, Education, Professional Development
π΅ Mode: Postgraduate study programmes in Germany
ποΈ Organization: DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) – German Academic Exchange Service
π About Organization: The DAAD is the world’s largest funding organization for the international exchange of students and researchers. It promotes international academic relations and cooperation by offering scholarships, grants, and other funding opportunities.
π About Scholarship:
The DAAD Scholarship Programme supports the training of specialists from development and newly industrialised countries through postgraduate study programmes in Germany. These programmes aim to develop well-trained local experts who can contribute to the sustainable development of their countries.
π Benefits:
- Funding for postgraduate or Master’s degrees, and in exceptional cases, doctoral degrees at German universities
- Monthly stipend payments
- Health, accident, and personal liability insurance coverage
- Travel allowance
- Additional benefits such as rent subsidy and family allowance
π Eligibility Criteria:
- Graduates with at least two years’ professional experience from eligible countries
- Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate subject
- Motivation for development-related work and commitment to social responsibility
- Language proficiency (English or German, depending on the language of instruction)
π Application Process:
- Check eligibility and choose up to three postgraduate courses.
- Submit application directly to the selected study programme(s).
- Ensure all required documents are included in English or German.
- If suggested for a DAAD scholarship, upload complete application to the DAAD Portal.
- Final selection process and notification of successful candidates.
Note: Follow specific application instructions provided by the chosen study programme(s). Incomplete applications or failure to adhere to instructions may result in disqualification.