DAAD/EPOS Scholarships for Developing Countries 2027 – Master's Degree in Germany

DAAD/EPOS Scholarships for Developing Countries 2027 – Master's Degree in Germany | Deadline: October 15, 2026 Published: July 2, 2026 The DAAD/EPOS Scholarship 2027 offers outstanding young professionals from developing countries the opportunity to pursue a Master's degree in Environmental Governance (MEG) at the University of Freiburg, Germany. The scholarship is designed to support professionals who are committed to contributing to sustainable development in their home countries. Scholarship Summary Host Country: Germany University: University of Freiburg Programme: MSc Environmental Governance (MEG) Study Level: Master's Degree Scholarship Sponsor: DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Eligible Applicants: Citizens of developing countries Application Deadline: 15...

DAAD/EPOS Scholarships for Developing Countries 2027 – Master's Degree in Germany | Deadline: October 15, 2026

Published: July 2, 2026

The DAAD/EPOS Scholarship 2027 offers outstanding young professionals from developing countries the opportunity to pursue a Master's degree in Environmental Governance (MEG) at the University of Freiburg, Germany. The scholarship is designed to support professionals who are committed to contributing to sustainable development in their home countries.

Scholarship Summary

Host Country: Germany
University: University of Freiburg
Programme: MSc Environmental Governance (MEG)
Study Level: Master's Degree
Scholarship Sponsor: DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
Eligible Applicants: Citizens of developing countries
Application Deadline: 15 October 2026

Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

Monthly stipend of €992 for Master's students.
Health, accident, and personal liability insurance.
Travel allowance (where applicable).
Possible monthly rent subsidy.
Family allowance for eligible accompanying family members.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

Hold a Bachelor's degree obtained within the last six years.
Have at least two years of relevant professional work experience after graduation.
Demonstrate above-average academic performance.
Have lived in Germany for less than 15 months before applying.
Meet both the DAAD EPOS scholarship requirements and the admission requirements of the MEG programme.

Note: Internships and voluntary work do not count as professional work experience.

Required Documents

Applicants should prepare the following documents:

Completed DAAD Application Form.
MEG Application Form.
Motivation Letter.
Europass Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Academic Transcripts.
Degree Certificate.
Proof of at least two years of professional work experience.
Two Recommendation Letters.
English Language Certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, or PTE where applicable).
Signed DAAD Checklist.
APS Certificate (only for applicants from China, India, and Vietnam).

All documents must be combined into one PDF file before submission.

Selection Process

Applications are first evaluated by the MEG Programme Committee before being forwarded to DAAD for final scholarship selection.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview, and successful applicants will be notified after the final selection process.

How to Apply

Complete both the DAAD and MEG application forms.
Gather all required supporting documents.
Merge all documents into a single PDF.
Submit the application before 15 October 2026.
Ensure referees send recommendation letters directly to the university before the deadline.