DAAD study scholarship programme for graduates with a first academic degree who wish to continue postgraduate study in Germany. The current DAAD database lists 16 November 2026 as an application deadline for this programme, with country-specific eligibility applying.
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Eligibility
Graduates with a first academic degree. The programme is restricted to specified countries and current country-specific eligibility must be checked in the DAAD database.
Eligible nationalities
Eligible countries vary by programme.
How to apply
Online application through the DAAD portal according to the programme and country instructions.