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Applications are now open for the German Government DAAD Scholarships 2025 for interested Prospective Graduates
The German Government DAAD Scholarships offer an excellent opportunity for graduates from developing and newly industrialized countries across various disciplines to pursue postgraduate or Master’s degrees at state-recognized universities in Germany. In exceptional cases, candidates can also pursue doctoral degrees.
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Overview of the DAAD Scholarships
Host Country: Germany
Region: Study in Europe
Category: Postgraduate, Masters, and PhD Scholarships
Eligible Countries: Open to all countries
Benefits
- Full scholarship covering tuition
- Accommodation
- Monthly stipend (€934 for graduates, €1,200 for doctoral candidates)
- Airfare allowance
- Insurance for health, accident, and personal liability
Purpose and Importance
The DAAD Scholarships aim to develop a network of well-trained local experts who contribute to the sustainable development of their home countries by promoting education, health, and poverty reduction.
Fields of Study
Scholarships are available in the following fields:
- Economic Sciences/Business Administration/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 for 2025
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be employed by a public authority or private company in a developing country, focusing on development-oriented projects.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree (typically four years) in a related field.
- Have completed their degree with above-average results (top third of class) and have at least two years of relevant professional experience.
- Have earned their academic degree within the past six years.
- Not have resided in Germany for more than 15 months by the application deadline.
Required Documents
Applicants must provide:
- Completed and signed checklist
- DAAD application form (“Application for a research/study scholarship”)
- Curriculum vitae (reverse chronological order, Europass template)
- Motivation letter detailing academic, professional, and personal reasons for application
- Certificate(s) of Employment showing at least two years of work experience post-Bachelor’s, ideally with a re-employment guarantee from the current employer
- Proof of language skills:
English: IELTS or TOEFL (institutional TOEFL not accepted)
German: Required for courses taught in German - Higher education degree certificates
- Full academic transcripts
- APS Certificate (for applicants from China)
Application Process
To apply:
- Visit the application page through the “CLICK HERE TO APPLY” button.
- Ensure all required documents are ready for submission.
Application Deadline: Varies by course
