DAAD Master’s Scholarships programme offers you the opportunity to continue your academic education in Germany with a postgraduate course of study. The scholarships are funded by the German Federal Foreign Office. You can apply for the scholarship if you have completed your first degree (e.g. Bachelor’s or Diplom) at the latest by the time the funding period begins.
The programme provides funding for a whole postgraduate or Master’s degree programme completed at a state or state-recognised university in Germany: or one year of study in Germany as part of a second or Master’s degree completed at your home university. The general condition is that the academic credits you gain in Germany are recognised by your home university. Moreover, the standard period of study at your home university should not be exceeded as a result of the study year in Germany.
Value of the Programme
- Scholarship payments of € 934 a month
- Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover (see also our important information for scholarship applicants / section F, point 4)
- Travel allowance
- One-off study allowance (if you come from a DAC country, you will receive a flat rate of € 460; for all other countries the grant is € 260)
- You can apply for the following additional benefits after start of funding under certain circumstances:
- Monthly rent subsidy
- Monthly allowance for accompanying members of family. Please also read our important information for scholarship applicants / section F, point 3
- In the case of a disability or chronic illness: subsidy for additional costs which result from the disability or chronic illness and are not covered by other funding providers.
- Green Mobility Top Up (Support for climate-friendly travel) or partial reimbursement of carbon offset payments for air travel.
- To allow you to improve your language skills in preparation for your stay in Germany, the DAAD offers the following benefits:
- Payment of course fees for an online language course after receipt of the Scholarship Award Letter
- if necessary: German language course (2, 4 or 6 months) before the start of the study visit in Germany; the DAAD decides whether to fund participation and for how long depending on German language skills and project. Participation in a language course is compulsory if the study programme is taught in German.
- Allowance for a personally chosen German language course during the scholarship period
- Reimbursement of the fee for a TestDaF or DSH test, which you can take either in your home country after you have received your Letter of Award or in Germany during your funding period.
Selection Criteria
An independent selection committee consisting of specialist scientists reviews applications giving due consideration to:
- Academic achievements
- School leaving certificate, if applicable
- Course of studies
- Knowledge of the language(s) of instruction or working language(s)
- If applicable, relevant internships, work experience.
Eligibility Requirements and Application Procedure
Eligibility requirements and application procedure for DAAD Master’s Scholarships are determined by applicant’s country of origin and course of study. Click here to learn more and apply.