The German Government DAAD EPOS Scholarships provide an outstanding opportunity for international graduates from developing and newly industrialised countries to pursue postgraduate, Master’s, and in exceptional cases PhD degrees at state or state-recognised universities in Germany.
The DAAD EPOS programme is fully funded and covers tuition fees, accommodation support, airfare allowance, insurance, and a monthly stipend of up to €1,300, enabling scholars to gain world-class education in Germany.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Germany
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Accommodation | €1,300 Monthly Stipend | Airfare Allowance
- Deadline: Varies by Course
Scholarship Details
The DAAD EPOS (Development-Related Postgraduate Courses) Scholarships are designed to promote the advanced training of skilled professionals from developing and newly industrialised countries. Through development-oriented postgraduate programmes, the scholarship supports individuals who are committed to contributing to sustainable economic, technological, and social development in their home countries.
The programme focuses on building a network of highly qualified local experts who are academically strong and professionally experienced, while also being connected to international partners. These experts play a critical role in driving long-term development outcomes such as poverty reduction, improved education systems, and enhanced healthcare delivery. The scholarship allows selected candidates to obtain internationally recognised qualifications while acquiring knowledge and skills relevant to development-focused careers.
Available Courses
The German Government DAAD EPOS Scholarships cover postgraduate programmes in the following fields:
- 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 | Law
- Media Studies
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the German Government DAAD EPOS Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be employed by a public authority or a state/private organization in a developing country and be actively involved in development-oriented planning and project implementation
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree (usually four years) in a relevant discipline
- Have completed their previous degree with above-average academic performance (upper third)
- Possess at least two (2) years of relevant professional experience after completing their Bachelor’s degree at the time of application
- Ensure academic degrees are not more than six (6) years old
- Note that applicants who have resided in Germany for more than 15 months at the application deadline are not eligible
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the DAAD EPOS Scholarship will receive:
- Monthly stipend of:
- €934 for Master’s degree holders
- €1,200 for doctoral candidates
- Full coverage for health, accident, and personal liability insurance
- Travel allowance, unless covered by another funding source
- Additional academic and study-related support, depending on the programme
Required Documents
To apply for the German Government DAAD EPOS Scholarships, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Completed and signed application checklist
- DAAD application form titled “Application for a Research/Study Scholarship”
- Curriculum Vitae in reverse chronological order using the Europass format, with no unexplained gaps
- Letter of Motivation, clearly outlining academic, professional, and personal reasons for applying
- Certificates of Employment confirming at least two years of relevant work experience and, if possible, a guarantee of re-employment after returning home
- Recent proof of language proficiency:
- English: IELTS or TOEFL (institutional TOEFL not accepted)
- German: required for German-taught programmes
- Copies of higher education degree certificates
- Complete academic transcripts
- APS Certificate (required for applicants from the People’s Republic of China)
How to Apply
To apply for the German Government DAAD EPOS Scholarships 2026:
- Submit applications directly to the selected course(s), following the specific instructions on each programme’s official website
- Check individual course pages for application procedures, deadlines, and required documents
- Applicants may apply to up to three (3) courses
- When applying to multiple courses, list them in order of priority on the DAAD application form
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