DAAD EPOS Scholarship: Shall we explore the possibility of a fully-funded scholarship in Germany?
Applications are now being accepted from all qualified and interested international students for the 2025 DAAD EPOS Scholarship.
The entirety of the costs of your tuition, accommodation, living expenses, and comprehensive medical insurance during the corresponding academic period are covered by the scholarship.
The scholarships offer foreign graduates from development and newly industrialised countries from all disciplines the chance to take a postgraduate or obtain a university qualification (Master’s/PhD) in Germany.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
DAAD EPOS Scholarship Abstract
- Scholarship Host: DAAD
- Study Abroad: Study-In-Europe
- Location: Germany
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships || Masters Scholarships || PhD Scholarships
- Benefits: Full Scholarship
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- EUR15,600 Stipends/Yr
- Travel Allowance
- Medical Insurance
- Eligibility: All Countries
- Deadline: Varies by Course (See Course List Here)
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DAAD EPOS Scholarship Details
With its development-oriented postgraduate study programmes, the DAAD promotes the training of specialists from development and newly industrialised countries via its DAAD EPOS Scholarship for Development-Related Courses.
Well-trained local experts, who are networked with international partners, play an important part in the sustainable development of their countries. They are the best guarantee for a better future with less poverty, more education and health for all.
DAAD EPOS Scholarship Benefits
The DAAD EPOS Scholarship in Germany is fully funded, it covers;
- Depending on academic level, monthly payments of 992 euros for graduates or 1,300 euros for doctoral candidates
- Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover
- Travel allowance, unless these expenses are covered by the home country or another source of funding
Under certain circumstances, scholarship holders may receive the following additional benefits:
- Monthly rent subsidy
- Monthly allowance for accompanying members of family
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Available Programmes for DAAD EPOS Scholarship
Full list of eligible courses and participating for the 2025 DAAD EPOS Scholarship can be assessed here (deadlines included)
DAAD EPOS Scholarship (Development-Related Courses) Requirements
To be eligible for the DAAD EPOS Scholarship for Development-Related Courses, applicants must satisfy the following conditions
- holds a Bachelor’s degree (normally four years) in a related subject.
- has completed an academic degree with far above average results (upper third) and
- has at least two years of related professional experience after the first degree (bachelor) at the time of application.
- works either for a public authority or a state or private company in a developing country and, as such,
- is engaged in the planning and execution of directives and projects with emphasis on development policies having a bearing on technological, economic or social areas.
- His/her academic degrees should normally not be more than six years old.
Applicants who have been resident in Germany for longer than 15 months at the application deadline cannot be considered
Required Documents for DAAD EPOS Scholarship
While applying for the 2025 DAAD EPOS Scholarship (Development-Related Courses), you will be required to submit the following documents;
- Complete Application Form
- Academic Transcripts
- Letter of Motivation
- Letter of recommendation from your current employer
- Proof of language skills
- Professional experience relevant to the course you are applying for
- CV (format: EUROPASS)
- University Certificates
Some courses may require additional documents. For detailed information, please see the relevant course description in the Brochure and on the respective websites.
How To Apply for DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2025
To apply for the DAAD EPOS Scholarship, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Step 1: You send your complete application(s) directly to the according postgraduate course.
- Step 2: A selection committee suggests potential candidates for a DAAD scholarship.
- Step 3: The suggested candidates will be contacted by DAAD to upload their complete application to the DAAD Portal.
- Step 4: The selection process will be finalized, and the suggested candidates will be informed accordingly.
- Make sure that you have a copy of each document of your application ready, as those documents (as PDF files) have to be uploaded to the DAAD Portal in case you are suggested for a DAAD scholarship!
- You can apply for up to three courses. If applying to more than one course, please list courses in order of priority in the DAAD application forms
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