DAAD Scholarships in Germany for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses

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Deadline: 1 October 2016
Open to: young professionals working either for a public authority or a state or private company in a developing country
Scholarship: monthly payments of EUR 750 for graduates or EUR 1,000 for doctoral candidates

Description

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides scholarships in Germany for international students for a range of postgraduate courses at German Universities which aim at providing academically educated young professionals from developing countries with further specialized studies. 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 industrialized 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-recognized German university, and in exceptional cases to take a doctoral degree, and to obtain a university qualification (Master’s/PhD) in Germany.

Eligibility

  • 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;
  • His/her academic degrees should normally not be more than six years old;
  • For courses in German: DSH 2 or TestDaF 4; at time of application German skills at completed level A2 are required. In addition, German language courses at level A2 or B1 are highly recommended;
  • For courses in English: IELTS (Band 6) certificate or TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper based, 213 computer based, 80 internet based)

Scholarship

  • Depending on academic level, monthly payments of 750 EUR  for graduates or 1,000 EUR for doctoral candidates;
  • Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance are covered;
  • Travel allowance, unless these expenses are covered by the home country or another source of funding.

How to apply?

Required documents (in the following order):

  • DAAD application form
  • Hand-signed CV (in the Europass specimen form);
  • Hand-signed letter of motivation (with reference to current occupation);
  • Research exposé (if required by university);
  • Academic letter/s of recommendation from your university; the letter must have a signature and office stamp and must be of recent date (not in a sealed envelope);
  • Professional letter/s of recommendation from your employer; the letter must have a signature and office stamp and must be of recent date (not in a sealed envelope);
  • Confirmation of employment from the employer in your home country and if possible, a guarantee of re-employment upon your return home;
  • Proof of language abilities:
    – English – IELTS or TOEFL (Note: Institutional TOEFL will not be accepted);
    – German – necessary for the courses taught in German; for the courses taught in English, if available;
    – copies of awarded academic degrees;
    – copies of academic transcripts;
    – copy of School Leaving Certificate.

Please note that you need to apply directly to the chosen study programme. Depending on chosen study programme; please check scholarship brochure or the website of your chosen study programme.

For more information please read the official call.

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