A fully funded postgraduate scholarship from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. Supports graduates from developing and newly industrialised countries to pursue a development-related master’s (and in exceptional cases doctoral) degree at a German university. Running since 1987, with over 7,000 scholarships awarded.
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DAAD EPOS Scholarship (Development-Related Postgraduate Courses)
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Opportunity Overview
Opportunity Details
Funding Type
Verification & Key Dates
Verification Date
July 14, 2026
Deadline
Varies by individual course — each EPOS-listed programme sets its own deadline, generally falling between June and October each year for the following year's intake. You must confirm the exact deadline on your chosen course/university's own page, not a single DAAD-wide date.
Source Organization
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Official Application Link
Eligibility
- Graduate from a developing or newly industrialised country (check the current DAAD country list — not individually confirmed for every country during our verification)
- Hold a bachelor's degree (normally four years) in a subject related to the chosen course
- At least two years of relevant professional experience after the first degree
- Academic degree normally not more than six years old at application
- Must not have been resident in Germany for longer than 15 months at the application deadline
- Demonstrated development-related motivation and career direction
Benefits
- Full tuition waiver
- Monthly stipend (approximately €992/month for master's students, per figures found during verification — confirm current amount officially)
- Travel allowance and flights
- Health, accident, and personal liability insurance
- Some courses include a preparatory German language course
Application Process
1. Browse the EPOS-listed courses in the official DAAD scholarship database
2. You may apply to up to three EPOS courses, listed in priority order
3. Applications go directly to the host university/course, NOT to DAAD centrally — DAAD does not forward applications
4. You do not need to be already accepted into the master's programme before applying for the scholarship
5. Submit one consistent motivation letter across all course choices, following each course's specific instructions
6. Each host university runs its own shortlisting and selection process
Required Documents
Completed EPOS application form. Full set of academic transcripts. A motivation letter (course-specific requirements vary — check your chosen course's page directly). Additional documents vary by course; always confirm the exact list on the specific course's own application page.
Important Notes
This is an umbrella scholarship scheme covering many individual courses, each with its own deadline, requirements, and application portal — there is no single unified DAAD application. Applications must be sent directly to the university running your chosen course, not to DAAD. Confirm your specific course's current deadline and country eligibility directly before applying — this listing summarizes the general programme, not one specific course's current details.
Common Questions
Is this opportunity guaranteed?
No, verification confirms the opportunity is real and current, not that any application will be accepted.
How current is this listing?
Check the Verification Date above, listings are reviewed periodically and marked Expired or Closed when no longer valid.
Can Bang Ti Lenydoor help me apply?
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