The German DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2026–2027 is now accepting applications. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides postgraduate students from disadvantaged nations with full funding for this program. Master’s, MBA, LLM, MPhil, and Ph.D. programs at German institutions are supported by the scholarship, with an emphasis on postgraduate courses related to development. Depending on the study track, the program lasts anywhere from 12 to 42 months.
Tuition, living expenses, health insurance, and other costs are covered by the scholarship, allowing participants to concentrate fully on their studies. Graduates with at least two years of work experience in disciplines such as development cooperation, engineering, public health, and economic sciences are eligible.
Students from impoverished countries have a fantastic opportunity to further their professions, travel abroad, and support sustainable development back home. Apply right away for the DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2026 if you fit the requirements to study in Germany for free.
Host Country: Germany
University: German institutions
Opportunity Type: Masters, PhD
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- A four-year bachelor’s degree in a related field, or its equivalent, is required of applicants.
- It is necessary to have at least two years of relevant professional job experience.
- Candidates must be from developing nations (see the list of nations that qualify).
- Candidates for the EPOS scholarship must exhibit and document a strong sense of motivation.
- Eligibility requires a strong academic record.
- Six years should be the maximum duration for academic degrees.
- The particular conditions of the universities to which they apply must be fulfilled by applicants.
- A reasonable degree of fluency in the English language is required. Original certificates are the only ones that will be accepted.
- Paper-based TOEFL: 550
- Computer-based TOEFL: 213
- Internet-based TOEFL: 80
- IELTS: A band score of at least 6.0
- Candidates should confirm whether further documentation of English competence is required by the institution or university of their choice.
Benefits:
- Candidates for master’s degrees are given a stipend of 992 euros per month.
- Candidates for doctoral degrees are given a salary of 1,300 euros per month.
- Students are given a travel allowance.
- There is coverage for personal liability, health, and accident insurance.
- Additionally, monthly rent assistance is offered.
- There is a monthly stipend provided for family members to accompany.
- Studying in Germany is completely subsidized via the DAAD EPOS 2026 scholarship.
Deadline: Make sure you review the specifics of each program before applying, as the DAAD EPOS scholarship 2026 application date differs by program.
