DAAD Master Scholarships in Germany for Development-Related
Job Description
Opportunity Brief description:
DAAD scholarships provide foreign graduates from developing and newly industrialized countries the opportunity to pursue postgraduate or Master’s degrees, and in some cases, doctoral degrees at state or state-recognized German universities. The program aims to promote the training of specialists from these countries to contribute to sustainable development and a better future with less poverty, more education, and better health for all. The scholarships are open to graduates from all disciplines with at least two years of professional experience. Overall, DAAD scholarships aim to support highly qualified individuals who have the potential to contribute to the development of their home countries with their newly acquired knowledge and skills. In addition to financial support, scholarship holders also benefit from a wide range of networking opportunities and cultural experiences in Germany.
Brief Detail:
Level: Masters/PhD Degree
Language Requirement: TOEFL or German Language Certification
Deadline: Aug-Oct 2023 (annual)
Host Institution(s): German Universities offering development-related postgraduate courses
Number of Scholarships: Limited
Duration of scholarship: 12 or 24 months (depending on the particular institution) for Masters and 42 months for PhD.)
Next course starts AY 2024/2025
Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:
Monthly 861euros payments for Mastery applicants
Monthly 1200 euros for Doctoral applicants
Cover insurance & Travel allowance
Eligibility:
The typical scholarship holder:
- Holds a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a related field, completed with above-average results.
- Has at least two years of professional experience in a relevant field after the first degree (bachelor).
- Is applying for a Master’s degree program in a related subject area that will help them achieve their career goals and contribute to the development of their home country.
- Has a good command of the German language or is willing to take language courses in Germany prior to the start of the program.
- His/her academic degrees should normally not be more than six years old.
- Demonstrates a strong motivation and commitment to their studies and future career goals.
- Has a clear plan for how they will use the knowledge and skills acquired during their studies to contribute to the development of their home country.
Level/Field(s) of Study:
Masters or PhD Courses in:
Political Economics
Economic Sciences/ Business Administration
Development Cooperation
Social Sciences
Natural and Environmental Sciences
Engineering & Related Sciences
Mathematics
Education and Law
Medicine and Public Health
Regional and Urban Planning
Agricultural and Forest Sciences
Media Studies
Eligible Countries:
eligible countries list also Afghanistan can participate in this scholarship
Application instructions:
Applications must be made directly to the respective course. Please refer to the respective course websites for the application procedure, the application deadline, and the documents to be submitted. Deadline varies depending on the course but falls around August-October 2023.
It is important to read the FAQs and the 2024/2025 brochure and visit the official website to access the application form and for complete information on how to apply for this scholarship.
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