DAAD Scholarship Germany
Study in Germany fully funded
DAAD
Postgraduate
Full Funding
Germany
31 Oct 2026
International
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree holders with 2+ years work experience in development fields
65
Any
Postgraduate
150
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor's degree holder from a recognized university
- Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in development-related fields
- Demonstrated motivation to contribute to home country's development after graduation
- English proficiency: IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 80+ (German language for German-taught programs)
- Must apply to an eligible DAAD master's program at a German university
Syllabus & Topics Covered
Subjects and areas tested or evaluated for this scholarship:
- No separate entrance exam — admission via the chosen German master's program
- English proficiency: IELTS (6.5+ overall, 6.0 in each band) or TOEFL iBT (80+)
- German language: A1/A2 level recommended for daily life (TestDaF/Goethe for German-taught programs)
- Motivation letter: covering academic background, development motivation, and career goals
- Two professional/academic letters of recommendation
- DAAD interview: assesses development motivation and field-specific knowledge
Where to Read & What to Read
Recommended books, websites, and resources to prepare your application:
DAAD Official (daad.de) — scholarship database, program list, and application portal
Goethe-Institut (goethe.de/ins/in/en) — German language courses (A1–C2) across India
TestDaF (testdaf.de) — German proficiency test preparation and mock papers
British Council IELTS (ielts.org) — IELTS preparation resources
DAAD India Office (daad.in) — India-specific events, webinars, and counseling
Make it in Germany (make-it-in-germany.com) — study and work guide for international students
Study in Germany (study-in-germany.de) — university search and program finder
Deutsche Welle Learn German (learngerman.dw.com) — free online German courses (A1–B1)
Overview
DAAD offers scholarships for international students to pursue master's degrees at German universities in development-related fields.
What It Covers
Benefits
- Full tuition
- €934/month stipend
- Travel grant
- Health insurance
Selection Process
Online application
University admission
DAAD selection committee
Important Dates
31 Oct 2026
Application Deadline
Duration
2 years