Good news! The German Government is offering full scholarships through the DAAD EPOS Scholarship Programme for students from developing countries who want to study in Germany.
These scholarships are for Postgraduate (Masters) and PhD courses, and they cover everything you need – tuition, travel, accommodation, health insurance, and even a monthly allowance of up to €1,300.
About the DAAD Scholarship
The DAAD EPOS Scholarship helps smart and hardworking students from developing countries study in Germany. The goal is to train future leaders who can help their countries grow through skills in health, education, the economy, technology, and more.
Fields of Study (Courses Available):
You can apply for a course in any of the following areas:
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Business, Economics & Political Science
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Development Cooperation
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Engineering & Technology
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Mathematics
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Urban & Regional Planning
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Agriculture & Forestry
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Natural & Environmental Sciences
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Medicine & Public Health
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Social Sciences, Law & Education
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Media Studies
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for the 2025 DAAD EPOS Scholarship, you must:
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Be from a developing or newly industrialized country
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Have a Bachelor’s degree (4 years)
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Have at least 2 years of work experience after your degree
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Work in a public or private company connected to development (like health, education, economy, etc.)
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Your degree must not be older than 6 years
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You must not be living in Germany for more than 15 months before applying
What You Will Get (Scholarship Benefits):
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Monthly payment: €934 for Masters, €1,200 for PhD
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Full tuition paid
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Free health insurance
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Free accommodation or housing allowance
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Flight ticket (to and from Germany)
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Chance to study in top universities in Germany
Documents Needed to Apply:
To apply, you need the following:
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DAAD application form (filled and signed)
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DAAD checklist (filled and signed)
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Your CV (using Europass format)
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Motivation letter – why you want this course and scholarship
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Work experience letter from your employer (showing 2 years of experience)
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Re-employment guarantee from your current employer (if possible)
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Language test results (IELTS or TOEFL for English; German test if needed)
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Copies of your degree certificates and transcripts
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If you’re from China, you’ll need an APS Certificate
Deadline:
Each course has its own deadline, so check the course website for exact dates.
How to Apply:
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Choose up to 3 courses from the DAAD EPOS list.
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Go to each course’s official website to check details and apply directly.
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Submit your application to the course department, not to DAAD directly.
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List your chosen courses in order of preference on the DAAD form.
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We wish you the best of luck!
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