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DAAD University of Hohenheim MSc Scholarship Programme 2025

December 2, 2024

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Applications are now open for the DAAD University of Hohenheim MSc Scholarship Programme 2025

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), in collaboration with the University of Hohenheim, offers a limited number of scholarships for the M.Sc. Agricultural Economics program under the special Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) initiative.

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This program aims to support exceptional candidates from developing countries with strong academic and professional backgrounds.

Benefits of the Scholarship

Recipients of the DAAD EPOS Scholarship will receive:

Tuition fee coverage for the entire 2-year Master’s program.
Health insurance during the program duration.
A monthly living stipend to cover daily expenses.
Travel costs to and from Germany.
Additional financial support for research activities (refer to the EPOS webpage for details).
An intensive German language course from August to September at a language center in Germany, before the program begins.

Eligibility Requirements

To apply, candidates must meet both:

The DAAD EPOS requirements

- Be a citizen of a developing country (refer to the official list in PDF format).
- Have at least 2 years of relevant professional experience after completing their Bachelor’s degree and before the application date.
- Hold academic degrees not older than 6 years.
- Demonstrate strong development-related motivations.
- Must not have lived in Germany for more than 15 months at the time of application.

The University of Hohenheim AgEcon program requirements

- A Bachelor’s degree in a related field with above-average academic results.
- Official proof of English proficiency, such as:
  - IELTS Academic (minimum band 6.5).
  - TOEFL iBT (minimum score of 90).
- Proof of undergraduate coursework in economics and statistics.
- Completion of the AgEcon PreTest (self-evaluation).

Note: University-issued language proficiency certificates are not accepted. Applicants must present official English test results.

Selection Criteria

Professional and Academic Excellence: Demonstrated through CV, recommendation letters, and academic records.
Relevance of Experience: Applicants should show experience in public authorities, state institutions, or private companies focusing on development-related policies, including technological, economic, or social projects.
Motivation: A clear statement of intent regarding how the scholarship will aid personal, academic, and professional goals.

Required Documents

DAAD Application Form (signed and dated).
Employer Recommendation Letter: On official letterhead, detailing your position and the referee’s contact information.
Employment Certificates: Proof of at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
English Proficiency Certificate: As per admission requirements.
Academic Records:
- Bachelor’s degree diploma and transcripts (certified copies and translations if not in English or German).
- Secondary school leaving certificate (certified copies and translations if not in English or German).
Ranking Letter: If needed, to confirm above-average academic performance.
APS Certificate: For applicants from India, China, and Vietnam.
CV: Updated Europass format in reverse chronological order.
Motivation Letter: Maximum of 2 pages.
Checklist (PDF): Signed and dated.
Any additional required documentation listed on the DAAD EPOS webpage.

How to Apply

Applications consist of two parts:

Email Submission:
- Send completed DAAD forms and supporting documents to agecon@uni-hohenheim.de.
University Application:
- Apply for admission to the AgEcon program via the HohCampus portal.