Program Description:

Title: DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) Scholarship 2026/2027

Application Deadline: 

DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) Scholarship 2026/2027 Overview

The DAAD EPOS programme offers scholarships to foreign graduates from development and newly industrialized countries with at least two years’ professional experience. It allows them to pursue a Master’s (and in some cases PhD) degree at German state or state-recognized universities, contributing to sustainable development by training local experts.

DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) Scholarship 2026/2027 Eligibility

• Graduates from eligible countries (list available on DAAD website).

• At least two years of relevant professional experience after completing a Bachelor’s degree.

• Academic degrees should not be older than six years at the time of application.

• Applicants must not have resided in Germany for more than 15 months by the application deadline.

DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) Scholarship 2026/2027 Benefits

• Monthly stipend:

  • €992 for Master’s students

  • €1,300 for PhD candidates

• Health, accident, and personal liability insurance.

• Travel allowance (unless covered by other funding sources).

• Additional benefits:

  • Rent subsidy (if applicable)

  • Family allowance (if applicable)

DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) Scholarship 2026/2027 Programme Duration

• 12 to 42 months (depending on the specific course).

DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) Scholarship 2026/2027 Program Components

• Postgraduate courses are listed in the DAAD EPOS Programme brochure for 2026/27.

• Possibility of a 6-month preparatory German language course if the programme is taught in German.

DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) Scholarship 2026/2027 Application Requirements

• Completed and signed the checklist.

• EPOS application form.

• CV (in Europass format, without unexplained gaps).

• One letter of motivation (for all courses, maximum three).

• Letter of recommendation from current employer (with letterhead, stamp, signature, and current date).

• Employment certificates proving at least two years’ experience, and ideally a guarantee of re-employment.

• Language certificates:

  • English: IELTS or TOEFL (Institutional TOEFL is not accepted).

  • German: Proof of minimum B1 level at the time of application (for German-taught courses).

• Copies of higher education degree certificates (with certified translations if necessary).

• Transcript of records (plus grading system explanation if not included).

• APS Certificate (only for applicants from China).

DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) Scholarship 2026/2027 Selection Criteria

• Strong academic records (upper third of graduating class).

• Development-related motivation and social responsibility.

• Proven ability to drive change and development in the home country after graduation.

Language Requirements

• For German-taught courses: B1 German proficiency at application time, DSH-2 or TestDaF 4 before starting the programme.

• For English-taught courses: Proof as required by each specific course (check course details).

Application Process

• Step 1: Apply directly to the chosen study programme (not to DAAD).

• Step 2: The Selection Committee recommends candidates.

• Step 3: DAAD contacts suggested that candidates upload their applications to the DAAD portal.

• Step 4: Final selection and notification.

Application Deadline

• Varies by course — check the course’s specific website or brochure.

Important Notes

• You can apply for up to three courses (with clear prioritization in all documents).

• Submit a single motivation letter addressing all selected courses.

• Applications must be complete and submitted in English or German.

• Keep PDF copies of all documents ready for upload if shortlisted.