The application period for the DAAD EPOS scholarship, which covers all expenses, for the 2027/28 academic year is now open. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers this scholarship for Master’s, Master of Science, MBA, and PhD programs at German state-recognized universities, and, in exceptional cases, for doctoral programs.The EPOS scholarship in Germany is one of the largest and most sought-after scholarships for international students, attracting a high number of applicants each year. The next EPOS scholarship application period will begin in 2027. Upon completion of your studies in Germany, you will be able to apply for a job seeker visa or the German Opportunity Card.
Details About Scholarship 2027/28
- Host Country: Germany
- Degree Level: Master’s, MPhil, MBA, LLM, and PhD
- Intake: 2027/28
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Scholarship Duration: 12-42 months
- Deadline: Each Master’s Program has its own separate deadline.
Financial Benefits
The Scholarship Covers:
- Stipend:
- 992 Euros for Graduates
- 1300 Euros for Doctoral candidates
- Monthly rent subsidy
- Payments toward health, accident, and personal liability insurance
- Travel allowance and airfare Tickets will be provided.
- Monthly allowance for accompanying members of the family
Note:You can also apply for the DAAD EPOS program using your own funds. If you are not awarded an EPOS grant, you can apply for it using your own funds.
List of Eligible EPOS Scholarship Courses & Universities
All Courses with the university name, link, and deadlines are uploaded on a PDF File for the 2027 intake.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree (generally a four-year program) in a relevant field.
- Applicants must have at least two years of professional experience.
- Applicants must provide a statement of their motivation for applying for the scholarship.
- Applicants from the following countries are eligible to apply.
- Please check the list of eligible countries.
- The minimum score required on the IELTS exam is 6. You can also check with the institution you are applying to see if they require proof of English proficiency.
Required Documents
Write these documents and upload or send them along with the DAAD EPOS scholarship application form.
- DAAD application
- One Letter of Motivation
- Completed and signed the checklist
- A curriculum vitae (Europass CV format)
- Copies of your higher education degree certificates
- Copy of your full set of transcripts of records.
Note: You don’t need to be accepted into the master’s program before applying for the scholarship. Please read the EPOS Scholarship FAQs.
How to Apply?
Applications must be sent directly to the relevant university. Applications sent to the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) will not be accepted. The link to the official website is below.
