United Nations University DAAD Scholarship: Shall we explore the possibility of a fully-funded scholarship in Germany?
The United Nations University and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) are jointly sponsoring a fully funded Masters program for applicants from developing countries.
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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.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
2025 United Nations University DAAD Scholarship Abstract
- Scholarship Host: DAAD
- Study Abroad: Study Abroad || Study-In-Europe
- Location: Germany
- Category: Scholarships || Postgraduate Scholarships || Masters Scholarships
- Benefits: Full Scholarship
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- Living Stipends
- Visa
- Medical Insurance
- Eligibility: Developing Countries
- Deadline: December 15, 2025
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United Nations University (UNU) DAAD Scholarship Details
United Nations University Scholarships, Joint Master’s Programme is part of a selected group of international postgraduate programmes that benefits from the EPOS funding scheme offered by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
The United Nations University (UNU) Scholarship joint M.Sc. programme provides postgraduate students with detailed knowledge, critical understanding, strategies and the tools required to take an interdisciplinary approach towards environmental risks and human security.
It is the third study programme in Bonn to be admitted to the DAAD funding scheme, in addition to the ZEF Doctoral Studies programme and the ARTS study programme offered by the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Bonn.
United Nations University DAAD Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will be funded to cover all expenses directly related to the study programme as well as their cost of living in Bonn.
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Available Programmes for United Nations University (UNU) DAAD Scholarship
This Master’s programme is the output of the fruitful collaboration between the University of Bonn Department of Geography and the United Nations University.
Participating Universities for United Nations University DAAD Scholarship
The program will be undertaken at the University of Bonn in Germany.
United Nations University (UNU) DAAD Scholarship Requirements
To be eligible for the United Nations University (UNU) DAAD Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- Being a candidate from a “Developing Country” (according to the classification of the DAAD)
- Having at least two years of practical work experience (e.g. with an NGO, GO, or the private sector) in a field related to the study programme
- Having graduated with the Bachelor no longer than five years ago
- Having completed no other Master in a similar field of studies
- Aiming at a career as a practitioner in a field related to the programme of study
Required Documents for United Nations University (UNU) DAAD Scholarship
The following documents need to be submitted via email as one PDF package, not exceeding 8MB in size, and in this exact order.
- Online application form
- Motivation Letter
- Receent CV in Europass Format
- Academic degree certificate
- Transcripts of records
- English Language proficiency
- Recommendation Letters
- Copy of passport
- DAAD EPOS Checklist
- DAAD Scholarship application form
- Scholarship Motivation Letter
- Professional Reference from employer
- Work certificates
The sample of your academic work must be attached as a separate file, if necessary in a separate email. Incomplete documents, late, as well as paper applications sent via post will not be considered.
How To Apply for United Nations University DAAD Scholarship 2026
To apply for the United Nations University DAAD Scholarship, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
- Students wishing to be considered for the United Nations University (UNU) Scholarship need to apply for the programme as well by filling the applications forms for the DAAD; acceptance to the former does not guarantee acceptance to the latter.
- To apply, please:
- read the information below as well as the FAQs thoroughly;
- submit the online application form;
- gather the required documents (including the academic writing sample) precisely as explained below;
- rename the merged application documents’ file as [your last name.your first name].pdf; and
- send your application documents via e-mail to master-georisk@ehs.unu.edu.
- The selection process for the EPOS funding among shortlisted candidates will happen between February and April each year.
- Candidates that do not fulfill the EPOS requirements but wish to benefit from financial support during their studies are invited to apply individually and early to other available funding programmes in Germany.
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Deadline: December 15th, 2025
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