Applications are now open for the German Government DAAD EPOS Scholarships 2027 for qualified international students from developing and newly industrialized countries.
The DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded opportunity that covers tuition fees, accommodation, travel expenses, health insurance, and an annual living stipend of €15,600 for eligible candidates pursuing Master’s and, in exceptional cases, PhD programmes at state or state-recognized universities in Germany.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Germany
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Accommodation | €15,600 Annual Stipend | Airfare Allowance | Health Insurance
- Deadline: Varies by Course
Scholarship Details
The German Government DAAD EPOS Scholarships 2027 are designed to support highly qualified graduates from developing and newly industrialized countries who wish to pursue development-related postgraduate studies in Germany. Through its Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS), the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) aims to equip future leaders and professionals with advanced knowledge and practical skills that will contribute to sustainable development in their home countries.
The programme focuses on training specialists who can drive economic, technological, and social progress while strengthening international cooperation. Successful applicants will study at state or state-recognized German universities and, upon completion of their programmes, are expected to apply their expertise toward improving development outcomes in their respective countries.
The scholarship supports study in the following academic fields:
- Economic Sciences, Business Administration and 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 and Law
- Media Studies
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the German Government DAAD EPOS Scholarships 2027, applicants must:
- Be employed by a public authority or a public/private organization in a developing country and be involved in development-related projects or policies.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree (typically a four-year programme) in a relevant field.
- Have graduated with above-average academic performance (generally within the upper third of their class).
- Possess at least two years of relevant professional work experience after obtaining their Bachelor’s degree.
- Have academic qualifications that are generally not older than six years.
- Not have lived in Germany for more than 15 months before the application deadline.
- Meet the admission requirements of their chosen course.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the German Government DAAD EPOS Scholarships 2027 will receive:
- Full tuition coverage
- Monthly stipend of €934 for Master’s students
- Monthly stipend of €1,200 for PhD candidates
- Annual living support worth approximately €15,600
- Accommodation support
- Airfare allowance
- Health, accident, and personal liability insurance
- Travel allowance (where not provided by another funding source)
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Completed and signed application checklist
- Completed DAAD scholarship application form
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) in reverse chronological order using the Europass format
- Letter of Motivation explaining academic, professional, and personal reasons for applying
- Employment certificate(s) confirming at least two years of relevant work experience after the Bachelor’s degree
- Re-employment guarantee from the current employer (where available)
- Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS or TOEFL) for English-taught programmes
- Proof of German language proficiency for German-taught programmes
- Copies of higher education degree certificates
- Academic transcripts
- APS Certificate (for applicants from the People’s Republic of China only)
How to Apply
To apply for the German Government DAAD EPOS Scholarships 2027:
- Visit the official scholarship application webpage.
- Apply directly to your selected postgraduate course, as applications are submitted to the respective universities rather than to DAAD.
- Carefully review the application procedure, deadlines, and document requirements on the website of your chosen course.
- You may apply for up to three eligible courses, listing them in order of preference on the DAAD application form.
- Submit all required documents before the deadline specified by each course.
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