DAAD Scholarship 2026 Germany - Fully Funded Masters & PhD
Looking for a fully funded scholarship to study in Germany? DAAD Scholarship 2026 (German Academic Exchange Service) is now open worldwide. Here are the full details for this latest scholarship posted today.
Scholarship Name: DAAD - German Academic Exchange Service Scholarship
Organization: DAAD - Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst
Location: Study in Germany - All German Universities (Technical University Berlin, Munich, Heidelberg, Bonn etc)
Study Level: Masters & PhD / Doctoral - Fully Funded
Fields: All fields - Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences
Scholarship Title: DAAD Scholarship 2026-2027 - Fully Funded Study in Germany
This scholarship is open worldwide including South Africa, USA, UK, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kenya and all countries. Study at top public universities in Germany with full funding and no tuition fees.
Scholarship Benefits / Stipend Per Month
Tuition Fees: Full tuition covered (German public universities have zero/low tuition)
Monthly Stipend: €934 per month for Masters (R18,000) / €1,300 per month for PhD (R25,000)
Travel Allowance: Travel subsidy + annual research allowance €460
Other Benefits: Health insurance, accident insurance, visa fees, German language course free, rent subsidy if needed
Total Value: Over €30,000 per year + tuition (Worth R600,000+ per year)
Duration: 12-24 months for Masters, 36-48 months for PhD
Scholarship Description and Benefits
- Study at top 400 German universities - world-ranked
- Zero tuition fees at German public universities
- Monthly stipend for living costs, accommodation, food
- Health, accident and liability insurance fully covered
- Free 6-month German language course
- Post-study work visa: 18 months job search visa in Germany after graduation
- Opportunity to work part-time 120 full days per year
Requirements / Eligibility
- Bachelor's Degree completed - not older than 6 years for Masters, Masters completed for PhD
- Open to all nationalities worldwide - No age limit but degree timing matters
- Minimum 2 years work experience required for postgraduate courses (EPOS program)
- Academic merit: Minimum Upper Second Class (60%+)
- English: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80 OR German language if course is German taught
- Motivation letter, research proposal for PhD, recommendation letters required
Expiry Date
Posted Date: 22 September 2026
Closing Date: 01 October 2026 to 01 December 2026 (varies by program - EPOS deadline approaching)
Status: Open now - Apply ASAP before deadline
Application Details - Direct Application Link Included
How to Apply: Apply online via official DAAD database. Find your course and submit via DAAD portal.
DIRECT APPLICATION LINK:
👉 CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR DAAD SCHOLARSHIP 2026 - DIRECT OFFICIAL LINK
Documents Needed: CV (Europass), Bachelor/Master Degree & Transcript, Motivation Letter, 2 Recommendation Letters, IELTS/TOEFL Certificate, Work Experience Certificates (2 years), Research Proposal (for PhD), Passport Copy
Application Fee: FREE - No fee to apply
Contact Details - Included As Requested
Organization Website: https://www.daad.de/en/
Official Scholarship Database: DAAD Scholarship Database
Direct Database Link: https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/
Email for Enquiries: postmaster@daad.org.de / Contact via DAAD portal helpdesk
Headquarters Location: Kennedyallee 50, 53175 Bonn, Germany - DAAD Head Office
Regional Office: DAAD Information Center in your country - check daad.de
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