DAAD Development-Related Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses Scholarships.
The DAAD promotes the training of specialists from development and newly industrialised countries through its development-oriented postgraduate study programmes.
These programmes aim to cultivate well-trained local experts who can contribute to the sustainable development of their countries, thus ensuring a better future with reduced poverty and improved education and health for all.
Scholarship Details
- Foreign graduates from development and newly industrialised countries from all disciplines are eligible.
- Applicants must have at least two years of professional experience.
- The scholarship offers the chance to pursue a postgraduate or Master’s degree at a state or state-recognised German university, and in exceptional cases, a doctoral degree.
- The scholarship covers university qualification (Master’s/PhD) in Germany.
Requirements
- Graduates with at least two years’ professional experience from eligible countries.
- Applicants must work for a public authority, state, or private company in a developing country, engaged in development policies related to technological, economic, or social areas.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related subject.
- Academic degrees should not be more than six years old.
- Applicants who have been resident in Germany for longer than 15 months at the application deadline cannot be considered.
Language Skills
- For study courses in German: Successful passing of the language examination DSH 2 or TestDaF 4 before the start of the study course.
- Minimum German language level of B1 at the time of application.
- For courses in English: IELTS (Band 6) certificate or TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper based, 213 computer based, 80 internet based).
Funding Details
- Duration: 12 to 42 months (dependent on study programme).
- Monthly payments of 934 euros for graduates or 1,300 euros for doctoral candidates.
- Payments towards health, accident, and personal liability insurance cover.
- Travel allowance, unless covered by the home country or another source of funding.
Selection Criteria
- Candidates must fulfill necessary academic requirements and demonstrate motivation for development-related work.
- Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate subject with at least two years of professional experience.
- Candidates are expected to take on social responsibility and support processes of change in their personal and professional environment.
Application Procedure
- Required documents include a completed application form, curriculum vitae, letter of motivation, letter of recommendation, certificate(s) of employment, proof of language skills, and copies of higher education degree certificates.
- Visit the Official Webpage of the DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses Scholarships for detailed information.
The DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses Scholarships offer an excellent opportunity for qualified individuals from developing countries to pursue advanced studies in Germany. Apply now and take a significant step towards contributing to the sustainable development of your country.