The German Government DAAD EPOS Scholarships 2026 are now open for qualified international applicants from developing and newly industrialised countries who want to pursue Master’s or PhD studies in Germany.
This fully funded opportunity supports postgraduate studies in development-related fields and is aimed at training professionals who can contribute to sustainable development in their home countries.
Scholarship Overview
- Host Country: Germany
- Scholarship Type: Master’s and PhD
- Eligible Countries: Developing and newly industrialised countries
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- Deadline: Varies by course
What the Scholarship Covers
Selected applicants may receive:
- Full tuition support (where applicable)
- Monthly stipend (€934 for Master’s, €1,200 for PhD)
- Travel allowance
- Health, accident, and personal liability insurance
- Additional support depending on the programme
Eligible Fields of Study
The DAAD EPOS scholarship supports development-related postgraduate programmes in areas such as:
- Economics and Business
- Development Studies
- Engineering and Technology
- Mathematics
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Natural and Environmental Sciences
- Public Health and Medicine
- Social Sciences, Education, and Law
- Media Studies
Eligibility Requirements
To apply, candidates should:
- Be from a developing or newly industrialised country
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Have a strong academic record (usually top third of class)
- Have at least two years of relevant professional work experience after graduation
- Be working in a role related to development, policy, technology, economics, or social impact
- Have academic qualifications that are generally not older than six years
- Not have lived in Germany for more than 15 months before the deadline
Required Documents
Applicants typically need:
- Completed DAAD application form
- CV (preferably in Europass format)
- Motivation letter
- Employment certificates showing relevant work experience
- Language test results (IELTS/TOEFL for English-taught courses, or German proficiency for German-taught courses)
- Degree certificates and academic transcripts
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted directly to the individual course or university, not to DAAD centrally.
Applicants can apply for up to three eligible courses and should rank them by priority on the DAAD application form.
If you are seeking a fully funded postgraduate scholarship in Germany with strong career and development impact, the DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2026 is one of the best options to consider.