DAAD Scholarships for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)
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German Government DAAD Scholarships offer foreign graduates from developing and newly industrialized countries from all disciplines and the chance to take a postgraduate or Master’s degree at a state or state-recognized German university.
The DAAD EPOS Scholarships offer full scholarships that cover applicants’ tuition fees, accommodation, airfare allowance, as well as a living stipend of €15,600, and in exceptional cases to take a doctoral degree, and to obtain a university qualification (Master’s/PhD) in Germany.
In this article, we will highlight the details of the scholarship, its requirements, benefits, and step-by-step application guide for interested candidates.
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With its development-oriented postgraduate study programmes, the DAAD EPOS Scholarships promotes the training of specialists from development and newly industrialised countries.
Well-trained local experts, who are networked with international partners, play an important part in the sustainable development of their countries. They are the best guarantee for a better future with less poverty, more education and health for all.
These are the available courses in the German Government DAAD Scholarships for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses;
Economic Sciences/ Business Administration/ Political Economics
Development Cooperation
Engineering and Related Sciences
Mathematics
Regional and Urban Planning
Agricultural and Forest Sciences
Natural and Environmental Sciences
Medicine and Public Health
Social Sciences, Education and Law
Media Studies
Eligible Countries
Scholarship Requirements
To be considered for the German Government DAAD EPOS Scholarship, applicants must:
work either for a public authority or a state or private company in a developing country and, as such, is engaged in the planning and execution of directives and projects with emphasis on development policies having a bearing on technological, economic or social areas.
holds a Bachelor’s degree (normally four years) in a related subject.
has completed an academic degree with far above average results (upper third) and at least two years of related professional experience after the first degree (bachelor) at the time of application.
His/her academic degrees should normally not be more than six years old.
Applicants who have been resident in Germany for longer than 15 months at the application deadline cannot be considered.
Benefits
Depending on academic level, monthly payments of 934 euros for graduates or 1,200 euros for doctoral candidates
Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover
Travel allowance, unless these expenses are covered by the home country or another source of funding.
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How to Apply
To apply for the German Government DAAD Scholarships for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS), use the “CLICK HERE TO APPLY” button to proceed to the application page.
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Applications have only to be sent to the respective course directly! Please refer to their respective websites for the application procedure (e.g. online application), for the application deadline and the documents to be submitted.
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You can apply for up to three courses. If applying to more than one course, please list courses in order of priority in the DAAD application forms
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