DAAD scholarship for developing countries to pursue postgraduate study in Germany (Fully Funded)
The scholarships offer foreign graduates from development and newly industrialised countries from all disciplines and with at least two years’ professional experience the chance to take a postgraduate or Master’s degree at a state or state-recognised German university, and in exceptional cases to take a doctoral degree, and to obtain a university qualification (Master’s/PhD) in Germany.
Who can apply?
Graduates with at least two years’ professional experience
What can be funded?
Individual scholarships exclusively for Postgraduate courses in Germany that are listed on the “List of all Postgraduate courses with application deadlines”.
Duration of the funding
12 to 36 months (dependent on study programme)
Value
- Depending on academic level, monthly payments of 850 euros for graduates or 1,200 euros for doctoral candidates
- Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover
- Travel allowance, unless these expenses are covered by the home country or another source of funding
Selection
- Candidates fulfil the necessary academic requirements and can be expected to successfully complete a study programme in Germany (above-average result for first academic exam – top performance third, language skills)
- Candidates have a Bachelor degree (usually a four-year course) in an appropriate subject
- Candidates have at least two years’ professional experience
- Candidates can prove their motivation is development-related and be expected to take on social responsibility and initiate and support processes of change in their personal and professional environment after their training/scholarship
Further information
Brochure “Development-Related Postgraduate Courses – Educating Professionals for Sustainable Development”
Hello am Nchang Celestine I come from the North West Region of Cameroon am a nurse by profession with a work experience of seven years as a head nurse I lost my job because of the on going civil war in my country .Am presently looking for a scholarship to continue with my studies in the medical field of obtaining more qualifications since I have a diploma in general nursing
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I am from Nigeria and I have a first degree in accounting and currently writing a thesis for my MBA, but I’m seeking an opportunity to study in your prestigious university to further enhance my knowledge.
Hi. I am from Tajikistan. I would like to apply for this scholarship.
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I’m from Pakistan. Is ILETs required for this scholarship???
Dear Azia, yes For courses in English you will need: IELTS (Band 6) certificate or TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper based, 213 computer based, 80 internet based)
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Abenezer Abebe from Ethiopia I have got my first degree in medical laboratory technology. But now, I need to enhance my skill and knowledge in your universities.
Dear Abenezer, you can have a look at the information given in this post, check if your country is part of the eligible for these scholarship and have a look as well on the programs available before preparing your application if eligible!
I dont have any TOEFL OR IELTS .can i admit for a master in civil engineering