Scholarship
DAAD Scholarships for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses
This program supports postgraduate studies in Germany for students from developing countries. It focuses on development-related courses that provide specialized training for professionals.
About this scholarship
DAAD Scholarships for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses is offered by DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) at master and phd level. The award is valued at Monthly stipend, travel allowance, and health insurance, provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Monthly stipend, travel allowance, and health insurance. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. Eligible study areas include development-related. Nationality requirements apply: Developing countries.
Eligibility
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and have at least two years of professional experience. Must be a national of a developing country, including Timor-Leste.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-08-31. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master and phd
Fields of study
development-related
Nationality requirements
Developing countries
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
- Award
- Monthly stipend, travel allowance, and health insurance
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Fields of study
- development-related
- Nationality
- Developing countries
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-08-31
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-08-27