DAAD Scholarship Database
All scholarship sources guide →166 active scholarships. Data source: DAAD scholarship database (official). Synced every 3 months.
166 scholarships found
Government Scholarships Programme Mexico COMECYT-DAAD Promotion
DAADGovernment Scholarships Programme Mexico COMECYT-DAAD Promotion
Graduates receive a scholarship to complete a doctoral degree in Germany.
Government Scholarships Programme Oman
DAADGovernment Scholarships Programme Oman
The programme is aimed at students from Oman who wish to take a Bachelor degree in Germany.
Government Scholarships Programme Tunesia
DAADGovernment Scholarships Programme Tunesia
The programme is aimed at engineering students from Tunisia who wish to take a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Germany.
GROW – Programm Line 1
DAADGROW – 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.
Helmut-Schmidt-Programme
DAADHelmut-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
IAESTE Incoming
DAADPractical 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
Important Information
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In-Country Palestinian Territories
DAADIn-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...
In-Country/In Region Scholarships Programme at AIT
DAADIn-Country/In Region Scholarships Programme at AIT
Scholarships for development-related Master's studies at a higher education institution in Southeast Asia.
In-Country/In Region Scholarships Programme at IITD
DAADIn-Country/In Region Scholarships Programme at IITD (Scholarship for Master’s Studies)
Scholarships for development-related Master’s studies at at the IIT Delhi
In-Country/In Region Scholarships Programme at SEARCA FS
DAADIn-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
In-Country/In Region Scholarships Programme at SEARCA FS
DAADIn-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
In-Country/In Region Scholarships Programme at SEARCA NRM
DAADIn-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
In-Country/In Region Scholarships Programme at SEARCA NRM
DAADIn-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
In-Country/In Region Scholarships Programme at UGM
DAADIn-Country/In Region Scholarships Programme at UGM
Scholarships for development-related Master's studies at a higher education institution in Southeast Asia
In-Country/In-Region Programme Sub-Saharan Africa
DAADIn-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...
Joint Rustaveli-DAAD-fellowship programme
DAADJoint 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...
KOSPIE ALEARG
DAADCombined 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
KOSPIE ICETEX
DAADCombined 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
KOSPIE Mexico
DAADCombined 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
KOSPIE Tunisia
DAADKOSPIE 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...
KOSPIE UTN
DAADCombined 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
PEA
DAADProgramme 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
Programme d'Études en Allemagne
DAADStages 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.
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.