Want to study in Germany for free? The 2026 DAAD Study Scholarship is now open! This amazing opportunity is for students from developing countries who want to study for a Master’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) at top public universities in Germany.
The scholarship is fully funded – this means you won’t have to pay for tuition and you’ll also receive a monthly stipend of €992, health insurance, accommodation support, and travel allowance.
Scholarship Summary
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Host Country: Germany
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Study Location: Top public universities in Germany
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Eligible Countries: Developing countries
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Level: Master’s Degree
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Field of Study: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
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Funding: Full – covers tuition, monthly stipend (€992), insurance, and more
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Deadline: September 24, 2025
What You Get if Selected
If you win this scholarship, you will receive:
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Free tuition for your Master’s degree (2 years)
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Monthly payment of €992 to help with living costs
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Health, accident, and personal liability insurance
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Travel allowance (to and from Germany)
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Annual study allowance of €460
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Support for 10 months up to 2 years of study
Who Can Apply?
To apply, you must:
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Be a citizen of a developing country
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Have a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
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Speak English or German well
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Have graduated not more than 6 years ago
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Apply for a tuition-free Master’s program in Germany
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Not be living in Germany for more than 15 months before the deadline
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Have very good grades in your previous studies
Required Documents
Make sure to prepare the following documents:
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DAAD Application Form
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Your CV (use the Europass format)
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Motivation Letter (max 2 pages)
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University Admission Letter (can submit later if not yet received)
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Proof of English or German language skills
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Degree certificate and transcripts (plus English/German translations if needed)
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Letter of recommendation (must use the DAAD form, signed by a university lecturer)
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Copy of your passport or national ID
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply:
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Visit the DAAD Scholarship website (link below)
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Apply to a public university in Germany for a tuition-free STEM Master’s program
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Complete the online application form
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Upload all the required documents in PDF or JPEG format
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If you don’t have the university admission letter yet, you can send it later – but before the funding starts
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Make sure to upload your recommendation letter before the deadline
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For any technical issues, email: [email protected]
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This scholarship gives you a chance to study in one of the best education systems in the world, meet students from all over the globe, and boost your career in STEM.
Don’t miss this opportunity – apply before September 24, 2025!