DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2027 (Fully Funded)

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The DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2027 supports young professionals from developing countries for development-related master’s and exceptional PhD programmes in Germany. It provides a monthly stipend, insurance and a travel allowance.

EPOS stands for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses. Each course sets its own deadline and requirements. Nigeria and most African countries are eligible.

DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2027 Benefits

• Monthly stipend of €992 for master’s students and €1,400 for doctoral candidates
• Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance
• Travel allowance to and from Germany
• Possible rent subsidy and family allowance in some cases
• Tuition fee coverage or exemption at the host university

Eligibility

You must be a national of a country on the DAAD eligible list (developing and emerging countries). You need a relevant bachelor’s degree no more than six years old, at least two years of professional work experience after graduation, and upper-third academic results.

You should not have lived in Germany for more than 15 months. Academic employment does not usually count as the required work experience.

Application Deadline

There is no single deadline. Each EPOS course publishes its own closing date. Many deadlines for an October 2027 start fall between August and October 2026. Check the official DAAD list of postgraduate courses for the exact date of your chosen programme.

How To Apply

Select an eligible development-related postgraduate course from the DAAD EPOS list. Apply directly to the university or through the DAAD portal as instructed by the course. Submit all required documents by the course-specific deadline.

Always confirm the latest eligibility list, course list and deadlines on the official DAAD website before you apply.

Related: Germany Scholarships and Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship 2027.