Study Scholarships – Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines

DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) · 🇩🇪 Germany · Europe

FundingFully Funded
LevelMasters
DeadlineVaries by country
Application feeFree

About this scholarship

Monthly stipend (€934 graduate rate) plus health insurance, travel allowance and a study allowance. 12–24 months depending on programme

ProviderDAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
CountryGermany (Europe)
Host university / institutionState or state-recognised German universities
Degree levelsMasters
Fields of studyAll fields
Funding typeFully Funded
Application feeFree
DeadlineVaries by country
IntakeAutumn / winter semester
Applications openVaries
CompetitionHigh
Programme duration12–24 months depending on programme
Masters All fields

Study Scholarships – Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines eligibility criteria

  • Completed first (bachelor's) degree, normally no more than 6 years old at the deadline
  • Open to foreign graduates of all academic disciplines
  • Not resided in Germany more than 15 months at the application deadline
  • Aiming for / admitted to a full Master's programme at a German university
  • Strong academic record
  • Language skills meeting the chosen programme's requirements

Benefits and coverage

  • Monthly scholarship stipend (graduate rate, approx. €934)
  • Health, accident and personal liability insurance
  • Travel allowance
  • One-time study/research allowance
  • Possible monthly rent subsidy
  • Possible family allowance for accompanying children
  • Funding for a preparatory German language course

Required documents

  • DAAD portal application form
  • Tabular CV (max 3 pages)
  • Motivation letter
  • Letter of admission / proof from the German university (where required)
  • Transcript of records
  • Degree certificate with grades
  • Language proficiency certificate
  • One signed academic letter of reference

How to apply for the Study Scholarships – Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above and confirm you meet every requirement.
  2. Prepare all required documents early — transcripts, CV, recommendation letters and motivation letter.
  3. Varies by country Submit a complete application before the official deadline.
  4. Always confirm the latest details on the official website before applying.
Amount / coverageMonthly stipend (€934 graduate rate) plus health insurance, travel allowance and a study…
LevelsMasters

Frequently asked questions

Completed first (bachelor's) degree, normally no more than 6 years old at the deadline Open to foreign graduates of all academic disciplines Not resided in Germany more than 15 months at the application deadline Aiming for / admitted to a full Master's programme at a German university Strong academic record Language skills meeting the chosen programme's requirements

Monthly scholarship stipend (graduate rate, approx. €934) Health, accident and personal liability insurance Travel allowance One-time study/research allowance Possible monthly rent subsidy Possible family allowance for accompanying children Funding for a preparatory German language course

DAAD portal application form Tabular CV (max 3 pages) Motivation letter Letter of admission / proof from the German university (where required) Transcript of records Degree certificate with grades Language proficiency certificate One signed academic letter of reference

Varies by country

No — applications for the Study Scholarships – Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines are free.

No application fee — apply free
Apply on the official website → Official info page
DeadlineVaries
OpensVaries
IntakeAutumn / winter semester
CompetitionHigh
CountryGermany

Deadlines and details change — always confirm on the official website before applying.

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