DAAD: master's scholarships to study in Germany
Verified by the editorial team 29 September 2026
Updated Merged with a duplicate card (g69): the old address /granty/daad-launches-application-period-for-masters-scholarship now redirects here
Summary
EUR 992 a month for 10 to 24 months of master's study in Germany. This is a scholarship for individuals, not a grant for organisations; applications for 2027-2028 close on 16 November 2026.
About the call
The DAAD Study Scholarships - Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines programme funds a full master's degree at a state or state-recognised German university, or one year of study in Germany as part of a master's in Ukraine. Funding lasts 10 to 24 months, usually from 1 October 2027; selection takes place in February-March 2027. The programme is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office.
The scholarship includes EUR 992 a month, health insurance contributions, an annual study allowance of EUR 460, a travel allowance on application, language courses and, in some cases, rent and family allowances. Tuition fees are not covered. For applicants from Ukraine the recommendation letter requirement is suspended.
Who can apply
- Graduates holding a bachelor's degree by the start of funding
- Most recent degree obtained no more than 6 years ago
- Resident in Germany for no more than 15 months at the deadline
- With proficiency in the language of instruction (German or English)
Who cannot apply
- Organisations as legal entities
- Students in a master's programme already started in Germany
- Arts and architecture candidates (separate programmes apply)
What the funds are for
- Monthly stipend of EUR 992
- Health insurance
- Annual study allowance of EUR 460
- Travel allowance on application
- German language courses
What is not funded
- Tuition fees
Documents required
Forms and templates are on the call page
How to apply
- 1Apply for admission to the German university yourself
- 2Register on the DAAD portal
- 3Complete the online application and upload PDFs
- 4Submit by 24:00 CET on 16 November 2026
Questions and answers
- Do applicants from Ukraine need a recommendation letter?
- No. For applicants from Ukraine the recommendation letter requirement is suspended.
- Can arts and architecture candidates apply?
- No, separate DAAD programmes apply to arts and architecture. Students in a master's programme already started in Germany cannot apply either.
Change history
- Updated: Merged with a duplicate card (g69): the old address /granty/daad-launches-application-period-for-masters-scholarship now redirects here
- Updated: Short link replaced with the DAAD scholarship database; clarified: individual scholarship; conditions added
