With more than 100,000 DAAD Scholarships awarded each year, German and international students get a chance to pursue their masters, doctoral, and post-doctoral studies at minimum cost. Recipients of different scholarships get a monthly allowance of at least 750 EUR (888 USD), for the duration of their studies in Germany.
While the in-depth benefits, requirements, and selection criteria vary for each DAAD scholarship program, the overall minimum eligibility and application guidelines remain the same.
The applications for the year 2023-2024 are now open. Start preparing your essays and proposal if you want to apply for the scholarship program in 2023.
Scholarship Type | Merit-Based |
Offered by | Government bodies |
Organization | Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst |
Application Deadline | Nov 04 ,2023 |
Number of Scholarships | 100000 |
Amount | $888 ($888) |
Renewability | Yes, Yearly |
International Student Eligible | Yes |
Scholarship Website Link | https://static.daad.de/media/daad de/pdfs_nicht_barrierefrei/in-deutschland-studieren-forschen-lehren/2022_daad_stipendienprogramme_en_web.pdf |
Since there are more than 100 scholarship programs available for international students, the eligibility criteria tremendously varies. However, there are a few basic requirements for DAAD Scholarships which all applicants must satisfy.
Note: Apart from fulfilling these requirements, prospective applicants must also hold proof of accommodation for visa insurance.
The application process for a majority of DAAD Scholarships takes place in two steps:
Lets’ discuss these steps in detail.
Beginning with the online application process, it is simple, direct, and takes about 30 minutes. Applications are to be made via DAAD Portal which opens around 6 weeks before the scholarship application deadline(s). Once you have completed the application form, upload the following supplementary documents:
Note: The first and the last name in the application form should be identical to the name in the applicant’s passport.
After submitting the form and uploading the supporting documents, candidates will be directed to another page, wherein they can verify their application package and download a PDF file. Mail the following documents to your nearest DAAD office:
Indian students must post their application package for DAAD scholarships to the regional address mentioned below:
Regional Office New Delhi
German Academic Exchange Service
Regional Office of Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka
c/o DLTA Complex, R.K. Khanna Stadium, 1 Africa Avenue
1100029 New Delhi
India
Tel: +91(11)/6646-5500
Fax: +91(11)/6646-5555
Email: info@daaddelhi.org
All DAAD scholarships have their own set of selection committees which evaluate each application comprehensively. This committee may established locally (in India for Indian students) or in Germany, depending upon the scholarship program. Selections are primarily based on the following factors:
While there are no interview sessions, depending on the scholarship program and the applicant’s location, a personal introduction may be required.
The DAAD Scholarships are for students who have an excellent academic record and skills to pursue higher studies in German institutions but do not have the required finances to support their education. Presently, Indian students are eligible for 25 DAAD scholarship programs, a few of which are mentioned in the following table:
Name of Scholarship | Benefits | Eligibility Criteria | Award Duration | Deadlines for 2021-2022 awards |
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Graduate School Scholarship Program | Monthy allowance: 1,200 EUR; Health and travel expenses; Annual research allowance: 460 EUR |
Commencing any PhD Project structured at German university | up to 4 years | N/A |
Bilateral Exchange of Academics | Monthy allowance: 2000 EUR; Travel expenses |
Traveling to German institution for a short-term research stay | 14 day to 3 months | October 05, 2021 |
Development-Related Postgraduate Course | Monthly allowance: 850 EUR (master’s); 1200 EUR (Doctoral); Monthly rent; Health and travel expenses |
Beginning PG-level course in the field of development; Minimum 2 years of work experience |
12 to 36 months | Course-specific |
DLR-DAAD Research Fellowship Program | Monthly allowance between 1,760 EUR- 2760 EUR | Doctoral/postdoctoral students working in the field of Aeronautics, Space, Transportation, and Energy | up to 36 months | October 05, 2023 |
Apart from these DAAD scholarships, other grant programs that are funded by DAAD and provided to Indian students include Helmut-Schmidt-Programme, IIT Master Sandwich Scholarships, Semester Scholarships for Students of Indian Institutes of Management (IIM), Study Scholarship for Foreign Graduates in the Field of Performing Arts, and study visits for groups of foreign students to Germany.