Deadline
Varies
Value of Scholarship
Full Scholarship, €15,600 Living Stipends & Travel Costs
Country Tenable
Germany
Renewable
No
Fully Funded DAAD EPOS Scholarship at the Free University of Berlin (2026)
The Free University of Berlin, in partnership with the DAAD, offers the EPOS Scholarship to professionals from developing countries who want to pursue a Master’s degree in development-related fields. This scholarship is fully funded and includes:
- A €15,600 yearly stipend (€992/month for Master’s)
- Health, accident, and liability insurance
- Travel allowance
- Possible extra support for rent and family members
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, you must:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree (usually four years) in a relevant field
- Have at least two years of professional work experience
- Be committed to contributing to development goals in your home country after graduation
Selection Criteria
- Strong academic background (top third of class)
- Relevant work experience
- Clear motivation for development work
- Good command of English or German (depending on the program, most are in English)
Scholarship Duration
Funding lasts 12 to 42 months, depending on your program of study
Available Master’s Programs (Examples)
You can apply to various development-focused programs at Freie Universität Berlin and other partner institutions:
- Economics & Business – MIDE (HTW Berlin), Development Economics (Göttingen)
- Development Cooperation – Development Management (Ruhr University Bochum)
- Engineering & Sciences – Hydro Science (TU Dresden), WASTE (Stuttgart)
- Urban Planning – Urban Management (TU Berlin), SPRING (Dortmund)
- Agriculture & Forestry – AgEcon (Hohenheim), Tropical Forestry (TU Dresden)
- Environment – ISATEC (Bremen), Environmental Governance (Freiburg)
- Public Health – MSc in International Health (Charité Berlin), Global Urban Health (Freiburg)
- Law & Media – MIPLC (Munich), International Media Studies (DW Akademie)
Required Documents
- Completed DAAD application form
- A strong motivation letter (focused on development goals)
- Europass CV
- Recommendation letters
- Proof of at least two years’ work experience
- Degree certificates and academic transcripts
- Language test scores (IELTS or TOEFL)
How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)
- Visit the DAAD EPOS Program List: DAAD EPOS Programs 2026/2027
- Choose a program that fits your background and goals
- Go to the program’s official website (linked on the DAAD page)
- Apply directly to the university, following their specific instructions
- Clearly state in your application that you are applying for the DAAD EPOS Scholarship
Application Deadline
Deadlines vary by program — typically between August 2025 and March 2026. Be sure to check the specific date on the program’s website.
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