German Government DAAD EPOS Scholarships 2027 | Fully Funded

Applications are open for the 2027 German Government DAAD Scholarships for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS), offering international students from developing and newly industrialised countries the opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies at state or state-recognised universities in Germany.

The DAAD EPOS Scholarship supports qualified professionals who want to gain advanced knowledge and skills that can contribute to the development of their home countries. Successful applicants can receive financial support including a monthly stipend, travel allowance and insurance coverage.

Scholarship Details

• Host Country: Germany
• Study Level: Master’s and selected PhD programmes
• Eligible Countries: Developing and newly industrialised countries
• Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
• Monthly Stipend: €934 for graduates and €1,200 for doctoral candidates
• Travel Allowance: Available
• Deadline: Varies by programme

Available Fields of Study

The DAAD EPOS programme covers a wide range of development-related disciplines, including:

• Economic Sciences and Business Administration
• Development Cooperation
• Engineering and Related Sciences
• Mathematics
• Regional and Urban Planning
• Agricultural and Forest Sciences
• Natural and Environmental Sciences
• Medicine and Public Health
• Social Sciences, Education and Law
• Media Studies

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the DAAD EPOS Scholarship, applicants generally must:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree, normally completed over at least four years.
• Have graduated with above-average academic results, typically within the upper third of their class.
• Have at least two years of relevant professional experience after completing their Bachelor’s degree.
• Be working for a public authority or a state/private company in a developing or newly industrialised country and be involved in development-related activities.
• Have academic qualifications that are normally not more than six years old.
• Meet the language requirements of their chosen programme.
• Applicants who have lived in Germany for more than 15 months at the application deadline are generally not eligible.

Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants may receive:

• €934 monthly for graduates
• €1,200 monthly for doctoral candidates
• Health, accident and personal liability insurance coverage
• Travel allowance, where applicable
• Funding support towards their postgraduate studies in Germany

Required Documents

Applicants should prepare documents including:

• Completed and signed checklist
• DAAD application form
• Curriculum vitae, preferably using the Europass format
• Letter of motivation
• Employment certificates showing at least two years of relevant work experience
• Proof of language proficiency, such as IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programmes
• Higher education degree certificates
• Complete academic transcripts
• APS Certificate for applicants from China, where applicable

How to Apply

Interested applicants should first identify an eligible DAAD EPOS postgraduate programme and apply directly to the university or programme offering it.

Applicants can apply for up to three eligible courses. If applying to multiple programmes, they should indicate their order of preference on the DAAD application forms.

Important: Application deadlines vary depending on the selected course, so applicants should check the specific programme’s deadline and application requirements before submitting their application.

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The DAAD EPOS Scholarship is an excellent opportunity for professionals from developing countries to gain advanced postgraduate education in Germany while developing skills that can contribute to sustainable development in their home countries.

Good luck to all applicants!