DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2027

Overview

The DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) programme supports professionals who want to gain advanced qualifications in Germany and contribute to sustainable development in their home countries.

Scholarship Benefits

• Tuition support where applicable.
• Monthly stipend; the previous article listed approximately €992 per month for Master’s students.
• Health-insurance coverage.
• Travel allowance and study/research support under award rules.
• Possible rent or family allowances where applicable.
• Access to academic and professional-development networks in Germany.

Eligibility

• Be from an eligible developing or emerging country.
• Hold a relevant bachelor’s degree, usually completed within the programme’s permitted timeframe.
• Normally have at least two years of relevant professional experience after graduation.
• Meet the admission and language requirements of the selected EPOS course.
• Demonstrate a clear development-related motivation and career plan.

Required Documents

• DAAD application documents.
• CV and motivation letter.
• Degree certificate and academic transcripts.
• Employment evidence.
• Recommendation letters where required.
• Language certificate and any course-specific documents.

How to Apply

EPOS applications are usually submitted according to the instructions of the specific participating postgraduate course. Review the course list and the exact application process before preparing your documents.

Application Deadline

EPOS does not have one universal deadline. Closing dates vary by participating course and university. Applicants should use the deadline published for their selected programme.