Applications are open for the German Government DAAD Scholarships for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) 2027. The scholarship is designed for graduates from developing and newly industrialized countries who wish to pursue a fully funded Master’s or, in exceptional cases, a PhD degree at a state or state-recognized university in Germany.
The DAAD EPOS Scholarship supports professionals with academic excellence and relevant work experience who are committed to contributing to the sustainable development of their home countries.
This article covers the scholarship details, benefits, eligible study fields, eligibility requirements, required documents, and application process.
German Government DAAD EPOS Scholarships 2027 Details
- Host Country: Germany
- Funded By: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
- Study Level: Master’s Degree | PhD (Exceptional Cases)
- Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
- Eligible Countries: Developing and Newly Industrialized Countries
- Application Deadline: Varies by Course
Financial Benefits of the DAAD EPOS Scholarships 2027
Successful applicants will receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage (where applicable).
- Monthly stipend of:
- €934 for Master’s students.
- €1,200 for doctoral candidates.
- Health insurance.
- Accident insurance.
- Personal liability insurance.
- Travel allowance (if not covered by another funding source).
- Accommodation support where applicable.
Available Study Fields
The DAAD EPOS Scholarship supports postgraduate programmes in the following disciplines:
- Economic Sciences, Business Administration and Political Economics
- Development Cooperation
- Engineering and Related Sciences
- Mathematics
- Regional and Urban Planning
- Agricultural and Forest Sciences
- Natural and Environmental Sciences
- Medicine and Public Health
- Social Sciences, Education and Law
- Media Studies
Eligibility Criteria for German Government DAAD EPOS Scholarships 2027
Applicants must:
- Be employed by a public authority or a state/private organization in a developing country, with responsibilities related to development-oriented projects or policies.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree (normally a four-year degree) in a relevant discipline.
- Have graduated with above-average academic performance (typically within the top one-third of their class).
- Possess at least two years of relevant professional work experience after completing their Bachelor’s degree.
- Have academic qualifications that are generally not older than six years.
- Not have lived in Germany for more than 15 months before the application deadline.
- Meet the admission requirements of the selected postgraduate programme.
How to Apply for German Government DAAD EPOS Scholarships 2027 (Step by Step)
Interested applicants should:
- Review the list of eligible EPOS postgraduate programmes and choose up to three courses.
- Arrange the selected programmes in order of preference on the DAAD application form.
- Prepare all required application documents.
- Submit the complete application directly to the respective university or course, not to DAAD.
- Follow the specific application procedure and deadline provided on the course’s official website.
- Wait for the admission and scholarship selection process.
Best wishes with your application.