At a glance
- Offered by: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), funded by the German development ministry
- Worth: Monthly stipend, health insurance, travel allowance and, where charged, tuition support
- Levels: Postgraduate, Doctorate
- Deadline: Course-specific, mostly between June and October for the following academic year
Who can apply
- Graduate from a developing or newly industrialised country, including India
- At least two years of relevant work experience
- Bachelor's degree completed usually no more than six years before applying
- Applying for one of the courses on the current EPOS list
How to apply
- Pick a course from the current EPOS list in the DAAD scholarship database
- Apply to the university by that course's deadline, ticking the DAAD scholarship option
- The university shortlists and DAAD makes the final award
A word from our counsellors
Competitive scholarships reward a clear story: what you have done, what you will study and what you will do with it. Start your essays at least six weeks before the deadline and ask someone who knows the scholarship to read them.
Always check the provider's official website for the current round. Details can change between years.