Scholarship of the month: DAAD master’s scholarships

April 16 2026
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The German Academic Exchange Service, or Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD), is a national government organisation offering a range of scholarship <a href="https://jiuniversity.com/fao-globefish-engages-students-in-exploring-career-opportunities-in-the-fisheries-and-aquaculture-market-and-trade/” title=”FAO GLOBEFISH engages students in exploring career opportunities in the fisheries and aquaculture market and trade”>opportunities to international students in Germany.

The DAAD scholarship for master’s studies offers funding for international students wishing to study a master’s degree in Germany.

The programme offers students monthly payments of up to €992 (£830) for 10 to 24 months (depending on course duration).

Applicants may also receive funding towards health insurance, travel fares, a monthly rent subsidy, support towards any health costs as a result of disabilities, and German language course fees. The scholarship does not cover tuition fees

The DAAD also offers subject-specific master’s scholarships for music, fine art, performing arts and architecture

To apply, students must submit an application form, a letter of motivation, proof of English or German language proficiency and a research proposal. Applications can be submitted in either German or English. All rapplication documents must be translated into German or English

Find out more aboutscholarships for international students here

Scholarships available in Germany for international students

Are you an international student hoping to study in Germany? You might be eligible for one of these scholarships

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