2027 DAAD Study Scholarship for All Disciplines
Introduction
The 2027 DAAD Study Scholarship for All Disciplines supports international students seeking postgraduate study opportunities in Germany. The scholarship provides financial assistance for eligible students pursuing postgraduate or continuing study across a broad range of academic fields.
Successful applicants can receive scholarship funding alongside travel and insurance-related support. The funding is generally provided for one academic year, with possible extensions in certain circumstances.
Scholarship Overview
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Degree Level | Master’s / Postgraduate |
| Funding Type | Fully Funded |
| Deadline | August 31, 2026 |
About the DAAD Study Scholarship
The DAAD Study Scholarship for All Disciplines is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and supports international students who want to pursue postgraduate study in Germany. The program covers a broad range of academic fields and is intended for eligible applicants seeking postgraduate or continuing study opportunities.
The scholarship provides financial support toward eligible studies, together with travel and insurance-related benefits. Applicants are expected to meet the academic and language requirements of their selected German institution and study program, while scholarship funding is generally provided for one academic year.
Scholarship Benefits
- Monthly scholarship payment of €992.
- Travel allowance.
- One-time study allowance.
- Payments toward health, accident, and personal liability insurance.
- Possible monthly rent subsidy, subject to eligibility.
- Possible monthly allowance for accompanying family members, subject to applicable conditions.
- Funding is generally provided for one academic year.
- Scholarship funding may be extended in individual cases upon request.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must have obtained a first university degree by the time the scholarship-supported study program begins.
- Applicants may pursue a Master’s or other postgraduate qualification, or an eligible complementary postgraduate course that does not lead to a final qualification.
- The applicant’s university degree should generally have been obtained no more than six years before the application deadline.
- Applicants must meet the admission requirements of their selected German institution and study program.
- Applicants must have sufficient knowledge of the language of instruction required by their chosen study program by the time the scholarship begins.
- Applicants who have been living in Germany for more than 15 months at the application deadline are not eligible.
Required Documents
- Completed DAAD application form.
- Curriculum vitae (CV).
- Academic certificates and reports.
- University transcripts.
- Letter of motivation.
- Research proposal, where applicable.
- Translations of documents where required.
How to Apply
- Press the Apply Now button below to access the official scholarship page.
- Review the admission and scholarship requirements for your selected postgraduate program in Germany.
- Register on the DAAD application portal.
- Complete the online scholarship application form.
- Prepare all required academic and supporting documents.
- Translate documents where necessary, unless they are already in German or English.
- Scan the required documents and save them as PDF files.
- Upload the completed application form and supporting documents to the DAAD portal.
- Review your application carefully and submit it before the deadline.
Source
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