DAAD Scholarships for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers scholarships providing an opportunity for graduates from developing and newly industrialized countries to pursue postgraduate or Master’s studies at state or state-recognized German universities. Additionally, in exceptional cases, candidates can pursue doctoral degrees in Germany.

Requirements:

• Applicants must work for a public authority, state, or private company in a developing country, engaged in development policies.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with exceptional academic performance and at least two years of professional experience.
• Academic degrees should not be more than six years old.
• Applicants residing in Germany for over 15 months at the application deadline are ineligible.

Language Skills:

• For courses in German: Proficiency in German (B1 level at the time of application) and passing the DSH 2 or TestDaF 4 examination before the start of the study course.
• For English courses: IELTS (Band 6) or TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, 80 internet-based).

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Value:

• Monthly payments of 934 euros for graduates and 1,300 euros for doctoral candidates.
• Health, accident, and personal liability insurance coverage.
• Travel allowance, unless covered by another source.
• Additional benefits like rent subsidy and family allowance under certain circumstances.

Selection Criteria:

• Candidates must meet academic requirements and demonstrate potential for successful completion of the study program.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject with at least two years of professional experience.
• Showcase motivation for development-related work and a commitment to social responsibility.

Interested candidates can learn more about these scholarships here

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