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Unlock Opportunities for Higher Education with the DAAD EPOS Scholarship
The German government has opened applications for the prestigious DAAD EPOS scholarship program for the 2026-2027 academic year. This fully-funded program is designed for talented students from developing countries and emerging economies, offering a unique chance to pursue a Master's or Ph.D. degree in Germany.
Don't miss this opportunity to advance your education and career prospects! Apply now for the DAAD EPOS scholarship program.
Key Features of the DAAD EPOS Program:
- Fully-funded: Covers tuition fees, travel expenses, living costs, and other study-related expenses
- Duration: 12 to 48 months
- Target Audience: Students from developing countries and emerging economies
- Host Country: Germany
Scholarship Benefits:
- Monthly stipend: €934 for Master's students and €1,300 for Ph.D. students
- Health, accident, and civil liability insurance
- Travel expenses covered
- Potential eligibility for monthly housing subsidy and allowance for accompanying family members
- Six-month German preparatory course in Germany
DAAD EPOS Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
To qualify for the DAAD EPOS scholarship, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:
- Professional Experience: Currently employed by a public authority or private company in a developing country.
- Academic Background: Hold a relevant bachelor's degree with excellent academic records (upper third), obtained within the last six years.
- Post-Graduation Experience: Minimum two years of professional experience after completing the bachelor's degree.
- Language Proficiency: For English-taught master's programs, demonstrate English language proficiency with IELTS (Band 6) or TOEFL (minimum score: 550/213/80). For German-taught programs, showcase B1 level German language proficiency.
By meeting these eligibility criteria (Developing country affiliation, Relevant academic degree, Professional experience and Language proficiency) , aspiring students can unlock opportunities for higher education and career advancement through the DAAD EPOS scholarship program.
Countries eligible for the DAAD EPOS program:
- EUROPE: Albania Belarus Bosnien-Herzegowina Kosovo North Macedonia Moldova, Rep. Montenegro Serbia Turkey Ukraine.
- AFRICA: North Africa: Algeria Egypt Libya Morocco Tunesia. Sub-Saharan Africa: Angola Benin Botswana Burkina Faso Burundi Cameroon Cabo Verde Central African Republic Chad Comoros Congo Congo, Dem. Rep Côte d'Ivoire Djibouti Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Eswatini Ethiopia Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Kenya Lesotho Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mauritania Mauritius Mozambique Namibia Niger Nigeria Rwanda Sâo Tomé and Principe Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Africa South Sudan Saint Helena Sudan Tanzania Togo Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe.
- AMERICA: North and Central America: Belize Costa Rica Cuba Dominica Dominican Republic El Salvador Grenada Guatemala Haiti Honduras Jamaica Mexico Montserrat Nicaragua Panama Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. South America: Argentina Bolivia Brazil Columbia Ecuador Guyana Paraguay Peru Suriname Venezuela.
- ASIA: Near and Middle East: Iraq Iran Jordan Lebanon Palestinian territories Syria Yemen. South and Central Asia: Afghanistan Armenia Azerbaijan Bangladesh Bhutan Georgia India Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Maldives Myanmar Nepal Pakistan Sri Lanka Tajikistan Turkmenistan Uzbekistan. East Asia: Cambodia China Indonesia Korea DPR Lao Malaysia Mongolia Philippines Thailand Timor-Leste Vietnam.
- OCEANIA: Fiji Kiribati Marshall Islands Micronesia Nauru Niue Papua New Guinea Samoa Solomon Islands Tokelau Tonga Tuvalu Vanuatu Wallis and Futuna
Study programs eligible for the DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2026:
The following Master's and Doctoral programs are eligible for the DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2026/2027 with application deadline click here
DAAD Scholarship Application Required Documents:
To successfully apply for the DAAD scholarship in Germany, you'll need to prepare and submit the following essential documents:
- DAAD Application Form: Download the form specific to your desired program and university.
- Europass CV: A signed and up-to-date CV highlighting your academic and professional background.
- Motivation Letter: A personalized letter explaining your career goals, reasons for choosing the postgraduate program, and how it aligns with your current profession (maximum 2 pages).
- Employer Recommendation: A letter of recommendation from your current employer.
- Employment Verification: Documents proving at least 2 years of relevant work experience after your bachelor's degree, along with a guarantee of re-employment after completing your studies (if possible).
- Academic Certificates: Certified translations of your academic degrees and diplomas, if necessary.
- Language Proficiency: Proof of English language proficiency (e.g., IELTS or TOEFL) and German language proficiency (if required by the program).
- Academic Transcripts: Certified translations of your transcripts and grade scales, if necessary.
Additional Requirements for Specific Applicants:
- Chinese applicants: APS certificate
- Program-specific requirements: Check the course description and university website for additional documents required
DAAD EPOS Scholarship Application Process: A Step-by-Step Guide:
To successfully apply for the DAAD EPOS scholarship, follow these essential steps:
- Course Selection: Browse the list of eligible programs and choose up to three courses that align with your academic and professional goals. Carefully review the specific requirements for each course.
- Document Preparation: Gather all required documents, ensuring you have a strong application package.
- University Application: Submit your application directly to the university offering the course, adhering to their application process and deadline.
- DAAD Review: If accepted into a master's or Ph.D. program, a DAAD committee will review your application for scholarship eligibility. If selected, you'll receive instructions on submitting your complete application through the DAAD portal. You will receive the portal link via email.
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