Program Description:

Title: Fully Funded DAAD EPOS Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline: 

Fully Funded DAAD EPOS Scholarships 2026 Overview

The DAAD EPOS (Development-Related Postgraduate Courses) scholarship program offers fully funded opportunities for highly qualified graduates from developing and newly industrialized countries to pursue Master’s or PhD degrees at state-recognized universities in Germany. The program aims to train future leaders who will drive sustainable development and contribute to the social, economic, and environmental progress of their home countries.

Fully Funded DAAD EPOS Scholarships 2026 Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be a national of an eligible developing or newly industrialized country

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree (normally four years) in a relevant subject

• Have a minimum of two years of professional experience after their first degree

• Demonstrate strong academic performance and language proficiency

• Show a clear motivation for development-related work and a commitment to contribute to change in their home country after the program

Fully Funded DAAD EPOS Scholarships 2026 Benefits

• Monthly stipend of €992 (for Master’s) or €1,300 (for PhD)

• Health, accident, and personal liability insurance

• Travel allowance (unless covered by other sources)

• Potential rent subsidy and family allowance under certain conditions

Duration

• 12 to 24 months for Master’s programs

• Up to 42 months for PhD programs (depending on the program)

Fully Funded DAAD EPOS Scholarships 2026: Application Requirements

• Completed application form for DAAD EPOS

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) using the Europass format

• Letter of motivation (clearly addressing development-related goals)

• Academic transcripts and degree certificates

• Proof of professional experience (minimum 2 years)

• Language certificates (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, German, if applicable)

• Recommendation letters and other documents as required by each course

Fully Funded DAAD EPOS Scholarships 2026: Selection Criteria

• Strong academic and professional qualifications

• Clear development-oriented motivation

• Potential to contribute to change and development in the home country

• Relevance of the chosen course to the candidate’s background and goals

Restrictions

• Only candidates from eligible countries are considered

• Scholarships are limited to courses listed in the official EPOS course list for 2026/27

Application Process

1. Choose an eligible postgraduate course from the EPOS course list

2. Apply directly to the university offering the course (not through DAAD)

3. Submit all required documents as per the course and DAAD requirements

4. Applications must be submitted before the specific course deadline (deadlines vary between programs)