DAAD Study Scholarships for Developing and Emerging Countries 2025. The DAAD Study Scholarships for Developing and Emerging Countries aim to support the qualifications and employability of young academics and future professionals from developing and emerging countries.
This program offers the opportunity to continue their academic and professional careers in innovation-driving STEM fields in Germany with a Master’s degree in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and engineering.
Key Details at a Glance:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | October 15th, 2024 |
| Fields of Study | Mathematics, Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Engineering |
| Type | Master’s Degree (full-time, on-campus) |
| Eligibility Criteria | – High-achieving students from developing and emerging countries |
| – Completion of a first degree recognised in Germany (e.g., Bachelor’s degree) by the application deadline | |
| – Individuals with a Master’s degree are not eligible | |
| Selection Criteria | – Academic qualification: achievements, course of studies, language knowledge, relevant internships/work experience |
| – Quality of the study project: preparation, integration into the academic career path | |
| – Potential of the applicant: motivation, prospects for further development, extracurricular commitment | |
| – Consideration of equal opportunity aspects | |
| – Personal (digital) interview with an independent selection committee | |
| Eligible Countries | Developing and emerging countries |
| Award Location | State or state-recognised universities in Germany |
| Number of Awards | Not specified |
| Benefits | – Monthly scholarship payments of 934 euros |
| – Payments towards health, accident, and personal liability insurance cover | |
| – Travel allowance | |
| – Annual study allowance of 460 euros | |
| – Additional benefits: monthly rent subsidy, allowance for family members, subsidy for disability/chronic illness costs, reimbursement of carbon offset payments for air travel | |
| – Language improvement benefits: course fees for online language courses, German language courses in Germany, allowance for a chosen German language course, reimbursement of TestDaF or DSH test fees | |
| Duration | 10 months to a maximum of 24 months, depending on the standard period of study of the chosen full-time Master’s degree programme |
| Application Process | Online through the DAAD portal, including an application form, CV, letter of motivation, letter of admission (if available), information about preferred Master’s programmes, transcripts, degree certificates, language certificates, letter of recommendation, identity documents, and other relevant documents |
| Application URL | DAAD Scholarship Programme (Replace with actual URL) |
About the DAAD Study Scholarships:
The scholarship programme supports the qualification and employability of young academics and future professionals from developing and emerging countries. It offers the opportunity to continue their academic and professional careers in innovation-driving STEM fields in Germany with a Master’s degree in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and engineering.
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted online through the DAAD portal. The application process includes:
- Submitting an online application form
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of motivation
- Letter of admission (if available)
- Information about preferred Master’s programmes
- Transcripts
- Degree certificates
- Language certificates
- Letter of recommendation
- Identity documents
- Any other relevant documents
Ensure all required documents are submitted by the application deadline.
For more details, visit the DAAD Scholarship Programme.
