DAAD Study Scholarships: Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines 2023

Scholarship Description:

DAAD Study Scholarships: Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines 2023 is open for International Students . The scholarship allows Masters level program(s) in the field of All Subjects taught at . The deadline of the scholarship is Open..

This scholarship programme offers you the opportunity to continue your academic education in Germany with a postgraduate course of study.

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is a funding organization that provides scholarships and grants to students, researchers, and academics from around the world to study, research, and teach in Germany. The DAAD was founded in 1925 and is funded by the German government.

The organization offers a wide range of funding programs for international students and scholars, including undergraduate and graduate scholarships, research grants, and short-term study visits. DAAD also offers support for language learning and assists with finding accommodation, health insurance, and other practical matters related to studying and living in Germany.

DAAD has partnerships with universities and research institutions in Germany and around the world and works to promote international exchange and cooperation in higher education and research. The organization's mission is to foster academic exchange and collaboration, promote the internationalization of German universities, and support the development of a global network of scholars and researchers.

Degree Level:

DAAD Study Scholarships: Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines 2023 is available to undertake Masters level programs at .

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• All Subjects

Scholarship Benefits:

Value

• Scholarship payments of 934 euros a month
• Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover
• Travel allowance
• One-off study allowance (if you come from a DAC country, you will receive a flat rate of € 460; for all other countries the grant is € 260)

Under certain circumstances, scholarship holders may receive the following additional benefits:

• Monthly rent subsidy
• Monthly allowance for accompanying members of family. Please also read our important information for scholarship applicants / section F, point 3
• In the case of a disability or chronic illness: subsidy for additional costs which result from the disability or chronic illness and are not covered by other funding providers: Further information
• Green Mobility Top Up (Support for climate-friendly travel) or partial reimbursement of carbon offset payments for air travel

To allow you to improve your language skills in preparation for your stay in Germany, the DAAD offers the following benefits:

• Payment of course fees for an online language course after receipt of the Scholarship Award Letter
• if necessary: German language course (2, 4 or 6 months) before the start of the study visit in Germany; the DAAD decides whether to fund participation and for how long depending on German language skills and project. Participation in a language course is compulsory if the study programme is taught in German. Due to the pandemic, German courses may take place online.
• Allowance for a personally chosen German language course during the scholarship period
• Reimbursement of the fee for a TestDaF or DSH test, which you can take either in your home country after you have received your Letter of Award or in Germany during your funding period.

Please note that the DAAD does not cover tuition fees.

Eligible Nationalities:

This scholarship is open to international students.

Eligibility Criteria:

Selection

An independent selection committee consisting of specialist scientists reviews applications.

The Selection criteria are:

Academic qualification

• Academic achievements
• School leaving certificate, if applicable
• Course of studies
• Knowledge of the language of instruction or working language
• If applicable, relevant internships, work experience

Quality of the study project

• Quality of the study project and of the preparation (preliminary information, choice of degree programme, host university and establishment of contacts)
• Integration of the project into the course of study, if relevant

Potential of the applicant

• Motivation: academic and personal reasons for the stay in Germany, German language skills (if different from the working language);
• Prospects: Significance of the stay in Germany for further academic, professional and personal development.
• Extracurricular commitment: extracurricular knowledge and skills, social commitment.

In addition, the selection committee will give due consideration to aspects of equal opportunities, on which you can provide information in the application form.

Application Procedure:

You can apply if you have completed your first degree (e.g. Bachelor’s or Diplom) at the latest by the time the funding period begins.