🎓 DAAD Scholarship Database
📚 All scholarship sources guide →166 active scholarships. Data source: DAAD scholarship database (official). Synced every 3 months.
166 scholarships found
ALECOSTA: Alemania-Costa Rica
DAADALECOSTA: Alemania-Costa Rica
Based on an agreement between CONARE and the DAAD, university lecturers from four Costa Rican universities receive funding to obtain further qualifications in Germany with scholarships for Master's an...
Angolan-German Postgraduate Training Programme
DAADAngolan-German Postgraduate Training Programme
Co-financed master’s scholarships by MIREMPET and DAAD for Angolan students.
BECAL
DAADGovernment Scholarships Programme Paraguay BECAL-DAAD Promotion
Country related cooperation programme with Paraguay BECAL-DAAD
BECAL Master
DAADGovernment Scholarships Programme Paraguay BECAL-DAAD Master
Country related cooperation programme with Paraguay BECAL-DAAD
Bilateral Exchange of Academics (to Germany)
DAADBilateral Exchange of Academics (to Germany)
This programme promotes exchanges with scientists and academics from partner countries to improve international relations and bilateral research cooperations.
CAS-DAAD Regierungsstipendien - Programme for the Promotion of
DAADCAS-DAAD-Programme / Joint Fellowship Programme for Doctoral Students of CAS
With this programme doctoral students from institutes of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) are provided the opportunity to perform part of their doctoral research in German universities and research i...
Co-financed Short-Term Research Grant Brazil
DAADCo-funded Research Grants – Short-Term Grants - DAAD
DAAD research grants provide foreign doctoral candidates with an opportunity to take part in a study visit to Germany as part of their doctoral studies.
COLFUTURO MA
DAADCountry-related cooperation programme with Colombia (COLFUTURO - Fundación para el Futuro de Colombia) Master
Graduates receive grants to complete a Master's degree in Germany
COLFUTURO PhD
DAADCountry-related cooperation programme with Colombia (COLFUTURO - Fundación para el Futuro de Colombia) Promotion
Graduates receive grants to complete a doctoral degree in Germany
Combined Study and Practice Stays for Engineers from Developing
DAADCombined Study and Practice Stays for Engineers from Developing Countries (KOSPIE) with Indian IITs
Scholarships for Master's students from Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT)
Country-related cooperation programme with Argentina (ALEARG)
DAADCountry-related cooperation programme with Argentina (ALEARG)
Students, graduates, doctoral candidates and postdocs receive a scholarship to complete a study or research stay or a Master's, postgraduate or doctoral degree in Germany
DAAD-K.C.Wong Postdoc Fellowships
DAADDAAD-K.C.Wong Postdoc Fellowships
The research grants allow Chinese scientists and academics from the natural sciences, mathematics, engineering, agriculture and medicine to carry out research in Germany.
DAAD-Short-term scholarships for master's degree students
DAADDAAD-Short-term scholarships for master's degree students
The scholarships offer Chinese students from all disciplines the opportunity to undertake research in Germany as part of their Master's thesis.
DAAD/BECAS Chile
DAADDAAD/BECAS Chile
Cooperation between the National Committee for scientific and technological Research (ANID) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
DAAD/NSTC- Sandwich- Scholarship Programme
DAADDAAD/NSTC- Sandwich- Scholarship Programme
The sandwich scholarships offered by the National Science and Technology Council - NSTC are aimed at doctoral candidates from all disciplines who are already taking a doctoral degree in Taiwan
DAAD/TEV Master Scholarships
DAADDAAD-TEV-Master's degree scholarships
The scholarships offer Turkish students from all disciplines the opportunity to improve their qualifications with a Master's degree programme.
Development-Related Postgraduate Courses
DAADDevelopment-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)
Postgraduate or Master's degree completed in Germany for graduates from development and newly industrialised countries
DLR/DAAD Research Fellowship Programme
DAADDLR-DAAD Research Fellowship Programme
This programme is implemented by the 'German Aerospace Center' (DLR) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). DLR is Germany's national research center for aeronautics and space.
ERP Study Scholarships for Graduates of Economics and Business
DAADERP Study Scholarships for Graduates of Economics and Business Administration
One-year DAAD scholarships as part of two-year Master's study programmes for countries in Eastern, Central Eastern and Southeastern Europe
EU Mobility Programme for Myanmar
DAADEU Mobility Programme for Myanmar
Scholarships to Myanmar students to complete top-up degrees at universities in ASEAN
Future Ukraine: Research Grants
DAADFuture Ukraine: Research Grants for Ukrainian Master´s students and researchers
Research scholarships for very well qualified Ukrainian students and researchers working at universities in Ukraine, regardless of their current place of residence.
German Studies Research Grant
DAADGerman Studies Research Grant
Grants that offer qualified students from North America the opportunity to spend 1 to 2 months in Germany researching subjects relating to current or historical German affairs.
Gilman-DAAD Germany Scholarships
DAADGilman-DAAD Germany Scholarships
The new Gilman-DAAD Germany Scholarship will provide 40 additional scholarships per year from 2022 to 2024 for exceptional U.S. undergraduate students to study and/or intern for academic credit in Ger...
Government Scholarships Programme Mexico COMECYT-DAAD Master
DAADGovernment Scholarships Programme Mexico COMECYT-DAAD Master
Graduates receive a scholarship to complete a Master’s degree in Germany
💡 How can I get a scholarship to study in Germany?
Main pathways: DAAD (academic merit + need, ~934 EUR/month + tuition + travel), Deutschlandstipendium (300 EUR/month, merit-based), and political foundations (Heinrich-Böll, Konrad-Adenauer, Friedrich-Ebert, Rosa-Luxemburg) that value social engagement alongside grades. Apply 9–15 months before your programme start.
- Identify matching scholarships — Filter by your field, degree level, and country eligibility.
- Prepare a strong motivation letter — Highlight academic plan + social engagement + return contribution.
- Collect required documents — Transcripts, language certificate, CV, recommendation letters, project proposal.
- Apply early (9–15 months ahead) — Most scholarship deadlines close long before programme start.
- Combine multiple smaller scholarships if needed — Deutschlandstipendium + foundation top-ups can stack legally.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Scholarships
Funding paths for international students in Germany
What are the main scholarships for studying in Germany? ▼
Top sources: DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), Deutschlandstipendium (300 EUR/month, merit-based), Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Erasmus+ (for EU), and individual university scholarships.
Are DAAD scholarships available for Master programmes? ▼
Yes — DAAD offers Master scholarships (~ 934 EUR/month + tuition + travel + insurance) for development-related fields, EPOS programmes, and specific country quotas. Application deadlines are usually 6–12 months before programme start.
Can I get a scholarship without high grades? ▼
Yes — many German scholarships use social engagement + motivation + need-based criteria rather than only grades. Heinrich-Böll, Hans-Böckler, and political-party foundations consider activism, volunteering, and personal background heavily.
Do German scholarships cover living costs entirely? ▼
DAAD covers ~934 EUR/month + tuition + travel + insurance — fully sufficient for living costs in most German cities. Deutschlandstipendium adds 300 EUR/month on top of other income. Smaller scholarships (~150–500 EUR) usually need to be combined.
When should I apply for German scholarships? ▼
Plan 9–15 months ahead. Most DAAD calls open in August–October for the following winter semester. Stiftungen accept applications year-round but review only 2–4 times per year.