2026 University of Freiburg DAAD EPOS Scholarship

Germany

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Fully funded scholarship offered by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for young professionals from developing countries to study in Germany.
Hosted at the University of Freiburg.
Part of the DAAD EPOS (Development-Related Postgraduate Courses) program.

Funded by the German Government.
Designed for candidates with professional experience aiming to pursue a development-related postgraduate degree.
Initial selection by the MEG program committee; final approval by DAAD.

Must hold an academic degree not older than six years by October 2025.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience (post-bachelor); internships and voluntary work not accepted.
Academic performance must be in the upper third.
Applicants must not have resided in Germany for more than 15 months prior to the application.
Employment in academia (e.g., teaching, research) generally not considered as relevant experience unless under exceptional circumstances.

Monthly stipend:
- €992 for graduates
- €1,300 for doctoral candidates
Health, accident, and personal liability insurance
Travel allowance (unless covered by other sources)
Possible additional benefits:
- Monthly rent subsidy
- Monthly allowance for accompanying family members

Completed and signed checklist
EPOS application form (typed or clearly handwritten)
CV in reverse chronological order (use Europass template)
Motivation letter (academic, professional, and personal reasons)
Letter of recommendation from current employer (must be dated, signed, and stamped)
Certificate(s) of employment proving 2+ years of post-Bachelor’s relevant work experience
Proof of language skills
Copies of higher education degree certificates (with certified translation if not in English or German)
Full academic transcripts

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