As an ideal destination for students, Germany offers some of the best conditions to pursue a degree and enjoy an authentic German experience. There are many reasons why Germany makes a go-to destination for foreign students, starting with the fact that it is truly inexpensive for most people.In comparison to other study destinations outside of Europe, living in Germany as a student comes at a lower cost. However, living in a foreign country while being far away from home means you must possess perfect skills in financial management.It has been estimated that the living costs in Germany are around €934 per month. Since this can prove to be a challenge for international students, there are programs that offer students the opportunity to apply for financial support in the form of a scholarship. Below are the listed available scholarships for students in Germany which you might find useful.
Kreditkortsval Scholarship Program for Economics Students
The scholarship is designed for students studying economics or something related to fintech and future payment solutions. To be eligible to apply for the scholarship, you must currently be actively enrolled at a Swedish college or University and plan to write an essay at the C or D level.
Summary of Kreditkortsval Scholarship Program
- Master, Bachelor
- 5,000 SEK
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30 October 2023
Requirements of Kreditkortsval Scholarship Program
- The scholarship is designed for students studying economics.
- You must currently be actively enrolled at a Swedish college or University and plan to write an essay at the C or D level.
- Starting from the autumn semester of 2023, they have also opened up the scholarship to those studying abroad. The requirement is that you should write a Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis.
Benefits of Kreditkortsval Scholarship Program
- The scholarship is worth 5,000 SEK
Application
Contact them through email to apply for the scholarship, and make sure to include the following information:
- Your full name.
- Proof of registration at an educational institution (in Sweden or abroad).
- A detailed description of your planned essay and its subject area.
- Reasoning why YOU deserve our scholarship.
VSBfonds Grant
VSBfonds awards grants annually to graduating students who wish to study abroad after their study programme. It is not possible to use this grant for an internship or research project. You personally choose the educational institute abroad and arrange for your admission. The educational institute where you will study must be accredited by that country’s government. If that is not the case, you must demonstrate that the quality of the institute and study programme you have chosen meet the Dutch standards for higher education.
Key Facts about VSBfonds Grant
- Master, Bachelor
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Up to 10,000€
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Eligible countries or regionsAll EU/EEA countries, All non-EU/non-EEA countries
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Duration of scholarship3 to 24 months
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Coverage of scholarship : Partial scholarship
VSBfonds Grant Eligibility
To be eligible for a VSBfonds grant, you must meet a number of requirements:
- Full-time student graduating as Bachelor or Master;
- Posses Dutch nationality or a demonstrable connection with the Netherlands;
- Be extremely motivated and proficient enough in the language of your country of destination;
- Have a study plan that is in line with the study programme your have completed.
Benefits of VSBfonds Grant
The scholarship is worth 10,000 €.
Application Process
Further information about the VSBfonds study grants, the conditions and the application procedure can be found on the VSBfonds website.
Individual Travel Grant
Are you planning a study programme, internship or research project abroad and you’re not eligible for an Erasmus or Holland Scholarship grant? In that case, you might apply for a grant from the Radboud University Profiling Fund – the Individual Travel Grant (IRS). This grant is intended as compensation for the extra expenses you have when you go abroad for a study period. Such expenses might include tickets, visum, accommodation rental and vaccinations. If no such extra expenses are involved, for example in the case of a virtual study exchange, you won’t be eligible for the grant. Also, your study programme or faculty will have to approve the trip, because it is of essential importance that your exchange is relevant to your study.
The compensation amounts to 200 euros a month for a stay in Europe, and 300 euros a month outside Europe. The amount of the grant you ultimately receive will be calculated based on the number of days of your study-related stay abroad. The compensation is for a maximum of 4 months.
Key Facts about Individual Travel Grant
Individual Travel Grant Conditions
There are certain conditions you have to meet if you want to be eligible for an Individual Travel Grant for studies, internship or research abroad:
- Be a registered as a student (full-time) in a bachelor or Master’s study programme at Radboud University
- The exchange programme will last for at least 2 months (consecutive)
- The exchange programme is abroad
- You are not receiving an Erasmus grant, Holland Scholarship Programme grant or a grant from the Radboud Honours Academy
- You will be earning course credits
- You have not yet received a Holland Scholarship or Individual Travel Grant for study, (medical) internship or research during your current study cycle
- Be prepared to leave in more than 2 weeks.
Completing Individual Travel Grant
In order to complete your grant application, we would like to receive from you within one month of the end of your stay abroad, through studentexchange@ru.nl, the following documents:
After a study period:
- A statement form, filled in and signed. You will receive the statement form by email a few weeks before the end of your stay.
- Your official transcript or records, as soon as you have received them from your host organisation.
- An online student report with photos of your experience. You will receive the link to this report by email a few weeks before the end of your stay.
After an internship stay:
- A statement form, filled in and signed. You will receive the statement form by email a few weeks before the end of your stay.
- An online student report with photos of your experience. You will receive the link to this report by email a few weeks before the end of your stay.
After a research stay:
- A statement form (research), filled in and signed by your study advisor. You will receive the statement form by email a few weeks before the end of your stay.
- An online student report with photos of your experience. You will receive the link to this report by email a few weeks before the end of your stay.
Important: these documents must be sent to studentexchange@ru.nl no later than one month after the end of your exchange period. If you decide to travel afterwards, you are still responsible for getting the documents submitted on time. We will view your documents and if you meet the conditions, any remaining part of the grant will be transferred to your account as soon as possible. We will send you an email as soon as your final settlement is being processed.
Premature Termination of your stay abroad
If, due to special circumstances, you are obliged to cut short your stay abroad, through no fault of your own, please get in touch with us through: studentexchange@ru.nl.
Amount of scholarship
Max 1200 Euro for the whole period
How to apply for Individual Travel Grant
- Start your application for a stay abroad through your Osiris account. As soon as your faculty’s International Office has provisionally approved your application, you will automatically receive an email with further instructions for your grant application. The grant applications are open every year somewhere around April for the subsequent academic year. So you will receive the email with further instructions for your grant application around April. If April has already passed or you’re going abroad in the current academic year, you will receive the email with instructions for your grant application roughly one working day after your stay abroad has been approved in Osiris.
- There is a link to a web form in the email with additional explanation about the grant application. Fill in the web form fully.
- Roughly one working day after you have submitted the web form, we will send you an email containing the Grant Agreement and the Learning Agreement (for internship and study) or the Letter of Approval (for research). You should then send the following documents to studentexchange@ru.nl no later than two weeks before your exchange is due to start.
For internship, study and research stays abroad: the Grant Agreement, signed by you. Read that document carefully! It lists the conditions that have to be met for the grant application.
For internship and study periods: the Learning Agreement, signed by you, your host organisation and your faculty at Radboud University.
For research projects: a letter of approval form from your study advisor at Radboud University or your faculty’s International Office. The declaration form should indicate the relevance of the project for your study.
Deadline
One unconditional requirement for a grant application is that it must be submitted in full online and the necessary documents sent to Student Life and International Mobility at least 2 weeks before departure. If this is not the case, you will not be eligible for the grant. If there is a special reason for the late application, get in touch with us by email to studentexchange@ru.nl. We will then discuss your situation and let you know whether the deadline can be extended.
When the grant has been provisionally awarded, an advance of 75% of the total amount will be transferred to your bank account within roughly 4 weeks. You will receive the remainder after your stay abroad has ended, as soon as you have submitted the last documents and met all the conditions. If you don’t meet all the conditions, you will have to repay the advance.
Germany scholarship – Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology
The Deutschlandstipendium at RUB has existed since 2011. You can find general information about the Deutschlandstipendium, including a greeting from the minister of education and research Bettina Stark-Watzinger.
Within the framework of this scholarship programme, the German government supports private donors to fund scholarships for young talents with outstanding academic or school records who show exceptional commitment to their community or social issues. Social, family and personal circumstances are also taken into account in the selection process.
Conditions for Germany scholarship
- Be excellent in academic performance and outstanding social commitment
- First degree programme, a second or postgraduate degree programme as well as a Master’s degree programme are also eligible for funding.
The following grades are considered in the selection process:
- For Bachelor’s students: grades earned in the basic module exams
- For Master’s students: grade of the Bachelor’s degree and, if applicable, grades earned in Master’s exams already taken
Students with children (especially single parents) will be given priority if they have the required grades.
Benefits of Germany scholarship
Scholarship holders receive 300 euros per month for the duration of one year (from October through September). The amount comes from two sources: 150 euros are financed by a private donor, and the other 150 euros from the German government. A scholarship holder thus receives a total of 3,600 euros per year.
Application
- If you have a RUB LoginID, please click on “BEWERBUNG | APPLICATION” and select “RUB” on the following site.
- If you have created a user account (usually high school graduates), please click on “BEWERBUNG | APPLICATION” and select “Extern” on the following site.
- If you do not have an RUB LoginID, you must first create a user account in order to apply. After registering, you will receive an e-mail that you have to confirm. After you have confirmed the e-mail, please click on the “Application” button above.
AgEcon Scholarships For Developing Countries – University Of Hohenheim
These AgEcon Scholarships are provided by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) under its special initiative “Development-Related Postgraduate Courses” (EPOS).
Through the EPOS scholarships, the DAAD supports excellent candidates from developing countries who have a strong academic and professional background.Scholarship recipients typically have work experience in a public authority, state institution and/or a private company in a developing country, and therefore they will have been engaged in the planning and execution of directives and projects with an emphasis on development policies relating to technology, economics and/or social impact.DAAD University of Hohenheim AgEcon Scholarship recipients will have their tuition fees waived for the 2 years of the Agricultural Economics Master’s program, and they will receive health insurance, a monthly living stipend, travel costs to Germany and back as well as for research (see EPOS webpage for details and extras). Furthermore, an integral part of the DAAD EPOS initiative is an intensive German language course from August to September at a language center in Germany, prior to starting the Master’s program.
DAAD Postgraduate Scholarship
- Type : Postgraduate
- Organisation : German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
- Country to study : Germany
- School to study : University of Hohenheim
- Gender: Men and Women
- Application Deadline : December 15, 2023
Aim and Benefits of DAAD Postgraduate Scholarship
DAAD scholars will receive a monthly stipend of EUR 750 over the two-year AgEcon Scholarships program period and will do a two-months intensive German language course before the program starts. The German language course is an integral part of the DAAD initiative. It takes place in the months of August and September at the Language Center of the University of Hohenheim.
Requirements for DAAD Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
- Citizen of a developing country
- Minimum 2 years professional experience post Bachelor’s, prior to the date of applying
Note that employment in academia, like teaching and research at a university or research institute, is not considered relevant work experience for this initiative; only in very exceptional cases can it be accepted.
- Academic degrees should be less than 6 years old
- Development-related motivations and intentions
- Must not have resided in Germany for longer than 15 months by the application deadline
Interview date, Process and Venue for DAAD Postgraduate Scholarship
Selection Criteria:
Scholarship applicants must also fulfill the basic requirements for the Master’s program:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related subject with above-average results
- Official proof English proficiency as detailed in the admission regulations (see below) e.g. IELTS academic (overall Band 6.5), TOEFL ibt (90).
Note: A language proficiency certificate from your university is NOT SUFFICIENT.
Even if you have studied in English during your entire university career (as e.g. in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, India, etc.) you have to present the result of an official English test.
There are no exceptions.
- Proof of undergraduate courses in statistics and economics
- Proof of self-evaluation through the AgEcon PreTest
Screening Documents for Application
- Checklist of all required DAAD application documents, physically signed and dated
- DAAD Application Form, physically signed and dated
- Up-to-date CV (europass), physically signed and dated
- Motivation Letter (max 2 pages), physically signed and dated
Application Procedures
Interested and qualified candidates should go to German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) on hohcampus.verw.uni-hohenheim.de to apply
DAAD EPOS scholarship application documents must be emailed to agecon@uni-hohenheim.de.
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation International Climate Protection Fellowships
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (German: Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung) is a foundation established by the government of the Federal Republic of Germany and funded by the Federal Foreign Office, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development as well as other national and international partners; it promotes international academic cooperation between excellent scientists and scholars from Germany and from abroad.
The Foundation was initially established in Berlin in 1860 in order to provide support to German scientists to do research in other countries. During the 1923 high inflation the Foundation has lost most of its capital and had to close. It was re-established by the German Reich in 1925, with the new goal to support foreign students and academics to come and stay in Germany. The Foundation ceased functioning in 1945. The today’s Alexander von Humboldt Foundation was re-established on December 10, 1953, with the headquarters located in Bonn-Bad Godesberg.
Key facts about Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
- Type : Postgraduate
- Organisation: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
- Country to study : Germany
- Gender : Men and Women
- Application Deadline : February 1, 2024
Benefits of Alexander von Humboldt Foundation International Climate Protection Fellowships
The fellowship facilitates the mutual exchange of knowledge, methods and techniques with hosts in Germany; this also extends to questions of practical applicability in your country of origin. We offer you
- A monthly fellowship of €2,170, €2,470 or €2,670 in the programme line for prospective leaders – depending on your training and career level; a monthly fellowship of €2,670 in the programme line for postdoctoral researchers
- Individual support
- Additional financial support
- A three-week introductory event where you can connect with other climate protection fellows, visit businesses and research institutions, and attend cultural events in Germany
- Extensive alumni sponsorship, in particular to support long-term connections with your cooperation partners in Germany over the duration of your entire professional career.
Requirements for Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
As future decision-makers and multipliers, you aim to take on the global challenge of climate change through international, cross-border cooperation. The International Climate Protection Fellowship is designed for prospective leaders and postdoctoral researchers. We invite you to apply for an International Climate Protection Fellowship if you
- Explore questions in the natural or engineering sciences or address legal, economic, health-related or societal aspects of climate change
- Are a citizen of a non-European developing or transition country (see list of countries, PDF) and have been predominantly living and working there
- Have initial experience in a leadership role and corresponding leadership skills
- Have very good knowledge of English and/or German
In addition, you meet the following criteria as a prospective leader or postdoctoral researcher:
Prospective leaders
Did you complete your first academic degree (Bachelor or comparable degree) during the last 12 years (cut-off date is the appication deadline on 1 February)? Do you have extensive professional experience, at least 48 months at the application deadline? If so, apply for an International Climate Protection Fellowship
Postdoctoral researchers
Did you complete your first academic degree (Bachelor or comparable degree) during the last 12 years (cut-off date is the application deadline on 1 February)? Additionally, did you complete your doctorate no more than four years ago by the application deadline (1 February) or will you complete it until 31 August of the respective selection year? Have you published in academic journals and publishing houses that are reviewed according to international standards? If so, apply for an International Climate Protection Fellowship for postdoctoral researchers.
Application Deadline
February 1, 2024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates go to Alexander von Humboldt Foundation on service.humboldt-foundation.de to apply
Before applying, you should agree the details of your independently developed research-based project with your chosen academic host.
Please submit the necessary application documents to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation online only.
- Research-based project: Outline the project you have developed yourself and agreed with your intended host prior to applying. Bear in mind that the following criteria are important for selection: a convincing choice of methods; clear focus and feasibility; relevance to the fields of climate protection or climate-relevant resource conservation; feasibility of conducting the project at the chosen host institution; practicability of the communication strategy
- Extensive statement including confirmation of support from your host in Germany
- Two letters of recommendation (not more than 12 months old) from individuals who can provide information on your professional, personal and/or academic background.
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Scholarship Program
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) 2023 offers a Scholarship for foreign students in Germany. With funds of €934-€1,200 p/m, it targets social/political involvement. Open to various fields, excluding second degrees and study outside Germany. Participation in FES activities and academic excellence are expected.
If you are a passionate student striving for excellence in academia, with a commitment to social democracy and justice, this opportunity is tailor-made for you.
Founded with an intention to eliminate social disadvantages and create an accessible academic pathway for talented youth, the FES has a rich history of supporting those who take an active part in shaping a democratic society. Let’s dive into the details of this exciting opportunity.
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung PhD Scholarship
- Type : Postgraduate
- Organisation : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES)
- Course to study : Not specified
- Gender: Men and Women
- Application Deadline : Not Specified
Benefits of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung PhD Scholarship
FES offers foreign scholarship holders the following:
- Basic Scholarship Programme: €934 per month
- Graduate Scholarship Programme: €1,200 per month
- Family Allowance: €276, if applicable
- Health Care Costs: Full refund
Please note, any income exceeding €400 per month will be credited against the scholarship.
Requirements for FES PhD Scholarship Qualification
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung seeks to support foreign applicants who are studying or pursuing postgraduate studies in Germany at the time of application. Here’s what you need to know:
- Students from Specific Regions: Up to 40 students from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe may qualify.
- Exception: Those already receiving support from public sources are ineligible.
- Commitment to Common Good: Academic achievement, social and political involvement, and personal attitudes are essential.
- Supported Fields: All academic subjects, students from public or state-approved universities, and postgraduate programmes (PhD).
- Exclusions: Second-degree courses, study visits outside Germany, final phases of academic studies, postgraduate courses in medicine.
Expectations from Scholarship Holders:
- Engage Regularly: Participate in seminars and activities of FES campus groups.
- Achieve Excellence: Maintain above-average results in their degree courses.
- Enhance Commitment: Continue and intensify socio-political engagement.
- Provide Semester Reports: Detailing academic performance and social engagement.
Application Procedures
- Self-application: Use the “Online-Bewerbung” (application in German only) and a supplementary sheet available here.
- Individual Interviews: Selected candidates will have two interviews with FES lecturers and scholarship committee members (AWA).
- AWA Decision: The AWA, comprising experts from various fields, will make the final decision.
- Written Notification: Applicants will be notified of the AWA’s decision.
Conclusion
The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Scholarship Programme is more than financial aid; it’s an investment in the future of talented individuals committed to social justice, freedom, and democracy. If you align with these values and are ready to make a mark in your field, don’t miss this opportunity.
Application Deadline: Not Specified
Universität Hamburg Degree Completion Grants For International Students
Universität Hamburg supports its international students on their way to the successful completion of their degrees with degree completion grants.
Key Facts about Universität Hamburg Degree Completion Grants
- Type : Postgraduate
- Organisation : Universitat Hamburg
- Country to study : Germany
- School to study : Universitat Hamburg
- Course to study :Not specified
- Gender : Men and Women
- Application Deadline : December 1, 2023
Requirements for Universität Hamburg Degree Completion Grants Qualification
Persons entitled to funding are students who:
- Are not German citizens.
- Are not eligible for BAföG (federal student loan scheme).
- Are preparing for or are in the final examination phase of their studies.
- Have no financial support during this phase (proof required).
International students studying fee-based degree programs are eligible for this grant in exceptional cases, but they will not have priority in the selection procedure.
Students pursuing a Diplom, Magister, or Staatsexamen degree may apply for a 12-month grant with their first application.
Those not entitled to funding:
- International students who fulfill the requirements of Section 8 of the German federal training assistance act (Bundesgesetz über individuelle Förderung der Ausbildung, BAföG)
- Doctoral candidates
Screening date and procedures
Selection procedure: Merit scholarships are awarded by a committee comprising members of the faculties and the ASTA (student council).
We will notify you via email roughly 4 weeks after the application deadline. For an update on the current status of your application, please see the notifications in the portal.
Screening Documents Required for Application
Online applications require the following documents:
- CV
- reason for your application
- schedule detailing all steps leading to your final examination
- an evaluation from the supervisor of your final thesis
Forms: Evaluation for a Universität Hamburg Degree Completion Grant (PDF). You must upload these documents to the online application portal.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2023
How to Apply for Universität Hamburg Degree Completion Grants
Notes: Universität Hamburg recommends you come to an individual advising session before you submit your online application.
You can find a step-by-step guide on how to submit your online application here: Guide (PDF). For the relevant application periods, please use the corresponding application link and log yourself in using your STiNE ID:
- Application link 1 June
- Application link 1 December
TU Dortmund University DAAD STIBET Graduation Scholarships
TU Dortmund University offers graduation scholarships to enrolled international students and international doctoral candidates throughout the year. The graduation scholarship is meant to support international students who are in financial hardships by no fault of their own so that they can finish their studies.Graduation scholarships can only be provided to students and doctoral candidates who have registered their thesis and who are in financial need, i.e., having less than 450.00 EUR in a bank account.
Key Facts about TU Dortmund University DAAD STIBET Graduation Scholarships
- Type : Postgraduate
- Organisation : TU Dortmund University
- Country to study : Germany
- School to study : TU Dortmund University
- Gender: Men and Women
- Application Deadline: November 15, 2023
Benefits of TU Dortmund University DAAD STIBET Graduation Scholarships
- The amount of funding is between 250.00 and 861.00 EUR for international undergraduate and graduate students.
- For international doctoral students, the amount of funding is between 250.00 and 1200.00 EUR.
Screening Documents Required for Application
- Completed application forms.
- Confirmation of registration for your final thesis.
- Copy of your residency permit.
- Current enrollment certificate.
- Tabular curriculum vitae.
- Transcript of records with the average grade (please get your average grade from the Central Examinations Office).
- Proof of a blocked account, legal obligation to pay, scholarship or earnings.
- Proof of your need of financial aids (such as bank statements of the last three months).
- If applicable, bank statements of your spouse.
- If applicable, a copy of your current employment contract.
Application Deadline :November 15, 2023
How to Apply for TU Dortmund University DAAD STIBET Graduation Scholarship
Interested and qualified candidates should visit TU Dortmund University on international.tu-dortmund.de to apply
Please email the complete application documents as one PDF file to social.counselingtu-dortmundde.
DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses Scholarships for Study in Germany
With its development-oriented postgraduate study programmes, the DAAD promotes the training of specialists from development and newly industrialised countries. Well-trained local experts, who are networked with international partners, play an important part in the sustainable development of their countries.
They are the best guarantee for a better future with less poverty, more education and health for all. 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.
Key Facts about DAAD Postgraduate Scholarship
- Type : Postgraduate
- Organisation : German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
- Country to study: Germany
- Gender : Men and Women
- Application Deadline : Not Specified
Benefits of DAAD Postgraduate Scholarship
- Depending on academic level, monthly payments of 934 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
Under certain circumstances, scholarship holders may receive the following additional benefits:
- Monthly rent subsidy
- Monthly allowance for accompanying members of family.
Requirements for DAAD Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
- Graduates with at least two years’ professional experience from the following countries: list of eligible countries
- Individual scholarships exclusively for Postgraduate courses in Germany that are listed on the
- List of all Postgraduate courses with application deadlines 2023/24.
- List of all Postgraduate courses with application deadlines 2024/25.
The Typical Scholarship Holder
- Works either for a public authority or a state or private company in a developing country and, as such, is engaged in the planning and execution of directives and projects with emphasis on development policies having a bearing on technological, economic or social areas.
- Holds a Bachelor’s degree (normally four years) in a related subject.
- Has completed an academic degree with far above average results (upper third) and at least two years of related professional experience after the first degree (bachelor) at the time of application.
- His/her academic degrees should normally 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 (scholarship includes a preparatory 6-month German language course in Germany): Successful passing of the language examination DSH 2 or TestDaF 4 before the start of the study course. Therefore, a minimum German language level of B1 at the time of application is a requirement, that needs to be proofed by providing a current certificate.
Note: It is not possible to pass the required German language courses (DSH or TestDaF) without any previous basic knowledge in the German language (at least B1 Level), even with the preceding six-month intensive course in Germany. Passing the language test is a formal prerequisite for matriculation at the respective German university.
Screening date for DAAD Postgraduate Scholarship
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)
- Must have Bachelor’s degree (usually a four-year course) in an appropriate subject
- Must have 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
Screening Documents Required for Application
Required documents (in the following order):
- Completed and signed checklist
- DAAD application “Application for a research/study scholarship” (please type your answers or make sure they are easy to read)
- A curriculum vitae in reverse chronological order without any unexplained gaps (please use the europass template including exact information about your studies, and on practical experience
- One Letter of Motivation with detailed reference to academic, professional and personal reasons for applying for the programme.
IMPORTANT: When applying for more than one postgraduate course (maximum 3 courses), please also give detailed reasons for your choice of courses and prioritisation in the letter of motivation. Please submit a uniform letter of motivation to all postgraduate degree programmes of your choice.
Application Deadline: Not Specified
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) on www2.daad.de to apply
- You send your complete application(s) directly to the according postgraduate course.
- A selection committee suggests potential candidates for a DAAD scholarship.
- The suggested candidates will be contacted by DAAD to upload their complete application to the DAAD Portal.
- The selection process will be finalized, and the suggested candidates will be informed accordingly.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure that you have a copy of each document of your application ready, as those documents (as PDF files) have to be uploaded to the DAAD Portal in case you are suggested for a DAAD scholarship.
KAAD International Scholarship in Germany
The Katholischer Akademischer Ausländer-Dienst (KAAD)(in English, Catholic Academic Exchange Service) is inviting applications from outstanding applicants who are willing to enrol in a masters or PhD degree study programme in Germany. This scholarship is a fully funded opportunity and highly competitive. KAAD is the scholarship institution of the German Catholic Church for post-graduate students and scientists from (developing) countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Near and Middle East, as well as Eastern and Southeastern Europe.KAAD expect the following from the prospective candidates:
- Above-average performance in studies and research
- The orientation of your studies or research towards permanent reintegration in your home region (otherwise the scholarship is turned into a loan),
- Religious and social commitment (activities) and willingness to inter-religious dialogue.
KAAD supports his scholars in form of scholarships and educational programs and offers spiritual and personal assistance in view of future multiplying functions students will have in their home countries.
This is based on cooperation with partner committees and associations of ex-scholars in those countries and it aims at setting up (scientific) networks and at contributing to a holistic development, which includes the religious and inter-religious dimensions.
KAAD Postgraduate Scholarship
- Type: Postgraduate
- Organisation : Catholic Academic Exchange Service (KAAD)
- Country to study : Germany
- Course to study : Not specified
- Gender : Men and Women
- Application Deadline : Not Specified
Conditions for KAAD Postgraduate Scholarship
- Applicants must come from a developing or emerging country in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America and are currently living there
- Applicants must have a university degree and professional experience from your home country
- want to acquire a master’s degree or a PhD at a German university or do a post-doctoral research project (2-6 months for established university lecturers) at a German university
- Are a Catholic Christian (or general belong to a Christian denomination). Candidates from other religions can apply if they are proposed by Catholic partners and can prove their commitment to interreligious dialogue
- Applicants must possess German language skills before starting the studies (KAAD can provide a language course of max. 6 months in Germany).
Application Deadline: Not Specified
How to Apply for KAAD Postgraduate Scholarship
Interested and qualified candidates Go to Catholic Academic Exchange Service (KAAD) on www.kaad-application.de to apply
Applications are submitted online through the online application portal. Please follow instructions on the page to fill and submit the form as appropriate.
KAAD is working with focus- and partner countries in your region. There are so-called Partner Committees in these countries and applications are channelled via them. Applications from other countries can be considered only in exceptional cases.
