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Government Scholarships Programme Mexico COMECYT-DAAD Promotion

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Government Scholarships Programme Mexico COMECYT-DAAD Promotion

Graduates receive a scholarship to complete a doctoral degree in Germany.

Languages and Cultural Studies Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Doctoral candidates/PhD students

Government Scholarships Programme Oman

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Government Scholarships Programme Oman

The programme is aimed at students from Oman who wish to take a Bachelor degree in Germany.

Languages and Cultural Studies Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Undergraduates

Government Scholarships Programme Tunesia

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Government Scholarships Programme Tunesia

The programme is aimed at engineering students from Tunisia who wish to take a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Germany.

Engineering Undergraduates

GROW – Programm Line 1

DAAD

GROW – Global Research Opportunities for the South

The programme is aimed at early career researchers as well as established academics and scientists from countries on the OECD DAC list in Latin America, Asia and Sub Saharan Africa.

Languages and Cultural Studies Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Postdoctoral researchers Graduates

Helmut-Schmidt-Programme

DAAD

Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance - PPGG)

Support to aquire a Master’s degree in Master programmes of particular relevance for the social, political and economic development in the students’ country of origin

Law, Economics and Social Sciences Graduates

IAESTE Incoming

DAAD

Practical Traineeships for Foreign Students of Natural and Technical Sciences, Agriculture and Forestry (IAESTE)

IAESTE arranges internships for international students of the natural sciences, engineering and agriculture and forestry

Languages and Cultural Studies Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Undergraduates Graduates

Important Information

DAAD

Important Information

- In the case of politically non-independent countries of origin -

Languages and Cultural Studies Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Undergraduates Postdoctoral researchers

In-Country Palestinian Territories

DAAD

In-Country Scholarships for Postgraduate Studies for Palestinians in the Palestinian Territories (West Bank)

The 'In-Country Scholarships for Postgraduate Studies for Palestinians in the Palestinian Territories (West Bank) ' offer Palestinian graduates the opportunity to gain a Master's degree at selected Pa...

Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Human Medicine Graduates

In-Country/In Region Scholarships Programme at AIT

DAAD

In-Country/In Region Scholarships Programme at AIT

Scholarships for development-related Master's studies at a higher education institution in Southeast Asia.

Law, Economics and Social Sciences Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural, Forest and Nutritional Sciences, Ecology Graduates

In-Country/In Region Scholarships Programme at IITD

DAAD

In-Country/In Region Scholarships Programme at IITD (Scholarship for Master’s Studies)

Scholarships for development-related Master’s studies at at the IIT Delhi

Mathematics and Natural Sciences Graduates

In-Country/In Region Scholarships Programme at SEARCA FS

DAAD

In-Country/In Region Scholarships Programme at SEARCA FS (Scholarship for PhD’s Studies)

Scholarships for development-related PhD’s studies at a higher education institution in Southeast Asia

Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural, Forest and Nutritional Sciences, Ecology Doctoral candidates/PhD students

In-Country/In Region Scholarships Programme at SEARCA FS

DAAD

In-Country/In Region Scholarships Programme at SEARCA FS (Scholarship for Master’s Studies)

Scholarships for development-related Master’s studies at a higher education institution in Southeast Asia

Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural, Forest and Nutritional Sciences, Ecology Graduates

In-Country/In Region Scholarships Programme at SEARCA NRM

DAAD

In-Country/In Region Scholarships Programme at SEARCA NRM (Scholarship for PhD’s Studies)

Scholarships for development-related PhD’s studies at a higher education institution in Southeast Asia

Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural, Forest and Nutritional Sciences, Ecology Doctoral candidates/PhD students

In-Country/In Region Scholarships Programme at SEARCA NRM

DAAD

In-Country/In Region Scholarships Programme at SEARCA NRM (Scholarship for Master's Studies)

Scholarships for development-related Master’s studies at a higher education institution in Southeast Asia

Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural, Forest and Nutritional Sciences, Ecology Graduates

In-Country/In Region Scholarships Programme at UGM

DAAD

In-Country/In Region Scholarships Programme at UGM

Scholarships for development-related Master's studies at a higher education institution in Southeast Asia

Mathematics and Natural Sciences Graduates

In-Country/In-Region Programme Sub-Saharan Africa

DAAD

In-Country/In-Region Programme Sub-Saharan Africa

Scholarships for (post)graduate programmes in a field with strong relevance to national or regional development aiming at university staff development and public sector demand of academically trained...

Languages and Cultural Studies Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Graduates Doctoral candidates/PhD students

Joint Rustaveli-DAAD-fellowship programme

DAAD

Joint Rustaveli-DAAD-fellowship programme

These scholarships offer doctoral students and young researchers from Georgia the opportunity to carry out research in Germany. The scholarships also encourage students to network with German colleagu...

Languages and Cultural Studies Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Postdoctoral researchers Doctoral candidates/PhD students

KOSPIE ALEARG

DAAD

Combined study and practical stays for engineers from developing countries (KOSPIE) in cooperation with the Argentine Ministry of Education (ALEARG)

Combined study and practical stays in Germany for advanced students of engineering sciences

Languages and Cultural Studies Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Undergraduates

KOSPIE ICETEX

DAAD

Combined study and practical stays for engineers from developing countries (KOSPIE) with Colombian universities

Advanced students of engineering spend one semester at a German university and then complete a 4 to 6-month industrial internship

Languages and Cultural Studies Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Undergraduates

KOSPIE Mexico

DAAD

Combined study and practical stays for engineers from developing countries (KOSPIE) with Mexican universities

As part of the programme with Mexican partners, students studying the natural sciences and engineering spend one year in Germany

Languages and Cultural Studies Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Undergraduates

KOSPIE Tunisia

DAAD

KOSPIE Combined study and practice stays for engineers from developing countries Tunisia

As part of the scholarship programme KOSPIE, students from Tunisia in engineering subjects and informatics complete a short study and practical stay at selected German universities to carry out their...

Mathematics and Natural Sciences Engineering Undergraduates Graduates

KOSPIE UTN

DAAD

Combined study and practical stays for engineers from developing countries (KOSPIE) in cooperation with the Argentinean Universidad Tecnológica Nacional (UTN)

Combined study and practical stays in Germany for advanced students of engineering sciences

Languages and Cultural Studies Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Undergraduates

PEA

DAAD

Programme d'Etudes en Allemagne (PEA)

Scholarships for French students of the faculties "Langues étrangères appliqués" and "Langues et cultures étrangères" for one semester stay in Germany

Languages and Cultural Studies Undergraduates

Programme d'Études en Allemagne

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Stages d'enseignement pour professeurs d'histoire et géographie titulaires (PEA)

Das Programm richtet sich an französische Geschichts-/Geographielehrer in staatlichen Schulen (second degré) für deren sprachliche und fachliche Weiterbildung in Deutschland.

Languages and Cultural Studies Mathematics and Natural Sciences Graduates

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.

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