DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2025-26 for Postgraduate Studies in Germany
Applicant criteria
- 13 - 50
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
Applications are now open for the prestigious DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2025-26 in Germany, offered by the German Academic Exchange Service. These scholarships are specifically designed for postgraduate students from developing countries, providing full funding for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses. The program offers opportunities to pursue master’s, MBA, LLM, MPhil, and Ph.D. degrees at state-recognized German institutions, with occasional support for doctoral degrees. Renowned for its comprehensiveness and support, the DAAD EPOS Scholarship is one of the most esteemed awards available to international students in Germany. This scholarship not only covers tuition but also living expenses, enabling recipients to focus entirely on their academic and professional development in one of the world’s leading educational environments.
Scholarship Duration
- 12-48 Months
Benefits of DAAD EPOS Scholarship
- Applicants receive 934 euros as a monthly stipend for their master’s degree.
- Applicants of doctoral degrees receive a 1,300 euro monthly stipend.
- Students will also get a travel allowance.
- Additionally, health, accident, and personal liability insurance will be covered.
- A monthly rent subsidy will also be provided.
- Scholars can also get a monthly allowance for accompanying members of the family.
- DAAD EPOS 2025 is an opportunity to study in Germany for free.
Eligibility for DAAD EPOS Scholarship
- Applicant should hold a four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an appropriate subject.
- Applicants must have at least two years of relevant professional work experience.
- Applicants must be from Developing Countries. You can find the list of eligible countries here.
- Applicants must have a motivation for this EPOS scholarship, and they can prove it.
- Applicants must have achieved excellent academic records.
- The applicants’ academic degrees should not be more than six years old.
- Applicants must also meet certain requirements of the universities to which they are applying.
- Applicants should meet a certain level of English language proficiency. Remember, only original certificates of the scores will be accepted.
- TOEFL paper-based – 550 score
- TOEFL computer-based – 213 score
- TOEFL internet-based – 80 score
- IELTS – 6 band overall
- Students should also check with the institute/university they’re applying to to see if they require proof of English proficiency.
Application
Required Documents for DAAD Postgraduate Scholarships for Developing Countries:
- DAAD Application Form.
- CV (Europass Format).
- Letter of motivation, maximum two pages.
- The certificate (s) of Employment from the employer(s) shows at least two years of work experience after the degree.
- Proof of Language Skills.
- Copies of higher education degree certificates.
- Copy of full set of transcript of records.
Some courses may require additional documents. For more information, please check the relevant course description in the official brochure and websites.