APPLICATION FOR DAAD/EPOS Scholarships for Young Professionals from Developing Countries 2025 is open now!!
The “Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst” (DAAD) has selected the MEG programme as a development-related postgraduate course and so the programme can offer a limited number of EPOS Scholarships. Candidates will be selected first by the programme committee of the MEG programme. In the second step, DAAD will check our selection carefully and decide on the candidates.
This is a highly competitive application process with strict requirements. Scholarship applicants must fulfill both the DAAD EPOS requirements AND the admission criteria for the MEG programme.
Note: The DAAD-EPOS scholarship application has to be submitted one year ahead of admission (15 October 2025 for study beginning October 2026). The applications for the MEG programme and for the scholarship are linked, meaning that the required documents compose an application for both.
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If you do not fulfill the requirements for a scholarship application (see below), you may want to look at the information for regular applicants. For them, the application is due only half a year ahead of admission (May 15, 2026).
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The prestigious DAAD/EPOS Scholarship Programme 2025 is now inviting outstanding young professionals from developing countries to apply for a fully funded master’s degree at one of Germany’s most respected institutions: the University of Freiburg. This is more than just a scholarship. This opportunity is a fully funded scholarship covering tuition fees, living expenses, and travel.
FACTS :
Master Programme in Environmental Governance (MEG)
- Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
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Offered Since: 2005
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Start of Programme: Winter Semester (October)
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Credits: 120 ECTS
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Language of Instruction: English
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Group Size: ~35 students
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Application Deadline: May 15
Study Fees:
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EU citizens: None
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Non-EU citizens: €1,500 per semester
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DAAD-EPOS Scholarship recipients: Exempt from study fees
Location:
GermanyBenefits
Benefits:
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Monthly stipend to cover living expenses
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Coverage for tuition fees
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Travel allowance for flights to and from Germany
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Accommodation subsidy
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Family allowance (if applicable)
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Health, accident, and liability insurance during your stay
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Access to high-quality education at top German universities
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Networking opportunities with professionals from various fields
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Exposure to a diverse, international student community
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Professional growth through specialized knowledge and skills
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Opportunities for cultural exchange and integration into German society
Eligibilities
Eligibilities:
Young professionals from developing countries (DAC countries) who meet all of the following requirements:
- have an academic degree, which is not older than six years at the time of application (October 2025)
- have a minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience (post Bachelor, at the time of application); internships and voluntary work are not accepted
Note that employment in academia, like teaching and research at a university or research institute, is not considered relevant work experience for this scholarship type; only in very exceptional cases can it be accepted.
- have an academic degree above average (upper third)
- Having resided in Germany for no more than 15 months before applying
Application Process
Application Process:
- Complete the Online Eligibility Assessment (OEA) to confirm eligibility.
- Submit a single PDF file containing all required documents to the respective university offering the program.
- Ensure referees send their recommendation letters directly to the university.
Required documents:
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DAAD Application Form
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MEG Application Form (for specific programs like the MSc in Environmental Governance)
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Letter of Motivation (maximum 2 pages)
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Curriculum Vitae (EUROPASS format)
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Transcript of Records (original and certified translation if necessary)
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University Degree Certificate (original and certified translation if necessary)
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Certificate for Relevant Professional Experience (at least 2 years)
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Two Recommendation Letters (one from current employer, one from an academic supervisor)
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English Language Certificate (TOEFL iBT 95, IELTS Band 7, Cambridge C1, or PTE Academic 76)
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Signed DAAD Checklist
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APS Certificate (Compulsory for applicants from China, India, and Vietna
Application Deadline: October 15, 2025 (156 Days Remaining)
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