Deadline
Varies
Value of Scholarship
Full Scholarship, Accommodation, €1,300 Monthly Stipend & Airfare Allowance
Country Tenable
Germany
Renewable
No
German Government DAAD EPOS Scholarships 2025 for International Students
The German Government, through the DAAD EPOS Scholarships, offers outstanding foreign graduates from developing and newly industrialized countries the opportunity to pursue postgraduate or Master’s degrees at state or state-recognized universities in Germany. In exceptional cases, the scholarship also supports doctoral studies.
The DAAD EPOS Scholarships are fully funded and cover:
- Full tuition fees
- Accommodation costs
- Travel (airfare) allowance
- A monthly stipend of €1,300
With a focus on development-oriented postgraduate study programs, the DAAD EPOS initiative aims to promote the education and training of highly qualified specialists who can contribute to the sustainable development of their home countries. Well-trained local experts, connected with international networks, are seen as key to driving progress in areas such as poverty reduction, education, and public health.
Available Fields of Study under the DAAD EPOS Scholarships
Scholarships are offered for postgraduate courses in the following fields:
- Economic Sciences / Business Administration / Political Economics
- Development Cooperation
- Engineering and Related Sciences
- Mathematics
- Regional and Urban Planning
- Agricultural and Forest Sciences
- Natural and Environmental Sciences
- Medicine and Public Health
- Social Sciences, Education, and Law
- Media Studies
Eligibility Requirements for the 2025 German Government DAAD EPOS Scholarships
To be considered for the DAAD EPOS Scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be employed by a public authority, state institution, or private company in a developing country and engaged in planning and executing projects with a focus on development policies in technological, economic, or social sectors.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree (typically a four-year program) in a related field.
- Have completed their academic degree with well above-average results (top third of their class) and possess at least two years of relevant professional experience after obtaining their first degree (Bachelor’s).
- Have academic degrees that are generally no more than six years old.
- Applicants must not have resided in Germany for more than 15 months at the time of application.
Benefits of the DAAD EPOS Scholarships
- Monthly stipend of 934 euros for Master’s students and 1,200 euros for doctoral candidates.
- Contributions towards health, accident, and personal liability insurance.
- Travel allowance, unless these costs are already covered by the applicant’s home country or another funding source.
Required Documents for the 2025 DAAD EPOS Scholarships
Applicants must prepare and submit the following documents:
- Completed and signed Checklist (provided by DAAD).
- DAAD application form ("Application for a Research/Study Scholarship") — must be typed or clearly handwritten.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) — in reverse chronological order without gaps, using the Europass template, including detailed information about academic and practical experiences.
- Letter of Motivation — providing detailed academic, professional, and personal reasons for applying.
- Certificates of Employment — from employers verifying at least two years of relevant professional experience after the Bachelor's degree. Where possible, include a guarantee of re-employment upon return to the home country.
- Proof of Language Proficiency:
- English: IELTS or TOEFL (Institutional TOEFL is not accepted).
- German: Required for courses taught in German.
- Copies of higher education degree certificates.
- Full transcripts of academic records.
- Applicants from the People’s Republic of China must also submit an APS Certificate.
How to Apply for the 2025 German Government DAAD EPOS Scholarships
To apply for the DAAD Scholarships for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS):
- Click the link below to access the application page.
- Submit your application directly to the respective course you are interested in.
Visit the specific program's website to review the detailed application procedure (e.g., online submission), application deadlines, and required documents.
- You may apply for up to three courses.
If applying to multiple programs, list your chosen courses in order of preference on the DAAD application form.
Important: Applications must be sent directly to the course of your choice — do not send applications to DAAD directly.
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