The German Academic Exchange Service is currently accepting applications from interested and qualified international students for its 2027 postgraduate scholarship programme in Germany.
The DAAD Masters Scholarship offers fully funded support covering annual stipends, travel allowance, accommodation support, insurance, and other study-related benefits for selected candidates pursuing postgraduate studies in Germany.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Germany
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | €11,908 Annual Stipends | Travel Costs | Accommodation
- Deadline: August 31, 2026
Scholarship Details
The German Academic Exchange Service offers postgraduate scholarships to outstanding international students seeking to continue their education in Germany through Master’s and other postgraduate programmes across different disciplines.
The DAAD scholarship programme is designed to promote academic exchange, professional networking, and international collaboration among students and researchers worldwide. The programme supports postgraduate studies in Germany through second-cycle programmes such as Master’s degrees, as well as certain advanced artistic and continuing education programmes.
As one of the world’s largest funding organisations for international academic exchange, DAAD provides scholars with opportunities to study at state-recognised German institutions while gaining access to high-quality education and global professional networks.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the DAAD Masters Scholarship, applicants must:
- Have completed a first university degree before the commencement of the scholarship-supported programme
- Apply for:
- A postgraduate or Master’s degree leading to a recognised qualification, or
- A complementary postgraduate course that does not lead to an undergraduate qualification
- Be applying to a state-recognised German institution
- Have a university degree obtained within the last six years before the application deadline
- Meet the language requirements of the chosen university and programme before the commencement of studies
- Not have resided in Germany for more than 15 months before the application deadline
Applicants should also note that admission age limits may vary depending on the institution, programme, and academic level.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the DAAD Masters Scholarship will receive:
- Monthly stipend of 992 Euros
- Travel allowance
- One-time study allowance
- Health, accident, and personal liability insurance coverage
- Monthly rent subsidy (where applicable)
- Additional allowance for accompanying family members (where applicable)
Scholarship Duration
- Funding is initially provided for one academic year
- Scholarships may be extended in certain cases upon request
- Scholarship programmes usually commence on October 1 of the following year, or earlier if a preparatory German language course is required
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Completed application form
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic reports and certificates
- Academic transcripts
- Letter of motivation
- Research proposal
How to Apply
To apply for the DAAD Masters Scholarship:
- Visit the official DAAD scholarship application portal
- Register an account on the DAAD portal
- Complete the online application form
- Prepare and upload all required documents in PDF format
- Translate documents where necessary if they are not originally in English or German
- Upload both translated and original versions of documents where applicable
- Review and submit the completed application online before the deadline
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