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DAAD Scholarships (Germany)

Last verified 8 May 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Germany's national agency for academic exchange offers a wide range of fully-funded scholarships for international students and researchers, including dedicated programs for African scholars.

Provider
Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)
Host country
Germany
Deadline
Varies by program
Region
Europe

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Varies by program; generally requires a bachelor's or master's degree and admission to a German institution.
Funding
Fully Funded
Study level
Masters / PhD / Postdoc
Deadline
Varies by program

Key eligibility criteria

  • Varies by program; generally requires a bachelor's or master's degree and admission to a German institution.

Recorded funding information

  • Fully Funded

About the DAAD Scholarships (Germany) (2026)

## About DAAD Scholarships (Germany) The Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) is the world’s largest funder of international academic exchange. Each year DAAD awards thousands of scholarships to African students and researchers across more than 200 programmes covering master’s, PhD, postdoctoral research, short courses, and university partnerships. ## Headline programmes for African students - **EPOS (Development-Related Postgraduate Courses)** — fully funded master’s in development-relevant fields - **Helmut-Schmidt Programme (Public Policy & Good Governance)** — fully funded master’s in public policy - **Leadership for Africa** — master’s programme for refugees and internally displaced students - **In-Region / In-Country Scholarships** — master’s and PhD scholarships at African host universities - **Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates** — bi-nationally supervised or full PhDs in Germany - **DLR-DAAD Research Fellowships** — postdoc and PhD positions at the German Aerospace Centre ## Award value - Monthly stipend (~€934 master’s / ~€1,300 PhD, programme-dependent) - Travel allowance, health/accident/liability insurance - Tuition fees (where charged) - Family and study/research allowances - German language course before studies ## How to apply 1. Identify the right DAAD programme via the DAAD scholarship database. 2. Check the eligible host universities and programmes. 3. Apply through the DAAD portal during the relevant call window. 4. Submit transcripts, CV, motivation letter, references, work experience proof, and (where required) a study/research proposal. ## Useful links - DAAD scholarship database: https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/

Funding information

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  • Fully Funded

DAAD Scholarships (Germany) eligibility

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  • Varies by program; generally requires a bachelor's or master's degree and admission to a German institution.

DAAD Scholarships (Germany) document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the DAAD Scholarships (Germany) 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.daad.de/en/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Varies by program; generally requires a bachelor's or master's degree and admission to a German institution.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: Varies by program. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    DAAD Scholarships (Germany) deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Varies by program. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      Varies by program

      Provider deadline information: Varies by program. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the DAAD Scholarships (Germany)?+

    Varies by program; generally requires a bachelor's or master's degree and admission to a German institution.

    What funding does the DAAD Scholarships (Germany) offer?+

    Listed funding: Fully Funded. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Varies by program. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.daad.de/en/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Varies by program; generally requires a bachelor's or master's degree and admission to a German institution.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Varies by program. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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