Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants for the DAAD Study Scholarship in STEM aimed at supporting the qualification and employability of young academics and future professionals from developing and emerging countries.
The Scholarship offers the successful candidate the opportunity to continue their academic and professional career in innovation-driving STEM fields in Germany with a Master’s degree in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and engineering.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): DAAD
- Host Institution(s): Participating Institutions in Germany
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
- Scholarship Worth: Not specified
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: Postgraduate (Masters)
- Nationality: Developing Countries
See Also: Study and Work opportunities in Germany 2024 for International Students
DAAD Study Scholarship in STEM | Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the DAAD Scholarship in STEM, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must have met the legal and subject-specific admission requirements for a Master’s degree programme in Germany.
- Applicants must be nationals from developing and emerging countries.
- Applicant’s university degree should not date back more than 6 years at the time of the application deadline.
- Must demonstrate above-average academic performance.
- Applicants must meet the language skills requirements.
Scholarship Benefits
- Monthly scholarship payments of 934 euros.
- Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover.
- Travel allowance
- Annual study allowance of 460 euros.
- Monthly rent subsidy
- Monthly allowance for accompanying members of the family.
- Reimbursement of carbon offset payments for air travel.
- Payment of course fees for online language course.
- In case of a disability or chronic illness, a subsidy for additional costs, incurred in Germany due to the disability.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the DAAD Study Scholarship in STEM 2024 are to register and apply online in the DAAD portal. Applicants will be required to submit all the required documents by the application deadline.
Document Requirements:
- Online application form
- Full curriculum vitae in tabular form (max. 3 pages)
- Letter of motivation
- Letter of admission to the study programme at the host university in Germany.
- Current overview of grade/ transcript of records with individual grades.
- All university degree certificates already obtained.
- Certificate of language(s) of instruction of the chosen study programme.
- Letter of recommendation from a university teacher.
- Passport/national identity card and personal data page of the passport/national identity card.
- Other documents you think might be relevant to your application.
Application Deadline: 15th October 2024