The DAAD scholarship is a fully-funded opportunity for international students to pursue a master’s or research degree at a German institution. There is no limit on the number of scholarships available, and students can apply online. German citizens are not eligible for this scholarship. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in a master’s or research degree program at a German institution.

Candidates must also have excellent academic records and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to applicants who are committed to returning to their home countries after completing their studies. The DAAD scholarship covers tuition, living expenses, health insurance, and travel costs. It is a highly competitive scholarship, and only the most outstanding candidates will be selected for an award.

Application Deadline: September 30, 2022 is the last day to apply.

Brief Description

• Organization: DAAD
• Department: Education Academic
• Course level: Master and Research degree
• Award Amount: Fully Funded
• Number of Awards: N/A
• Access Mode: Online
• Nationality: International Students
• Eligible Countries: Open to citizens of all nationalities, Except German Citizens.
• Eligibility: Students can apply for a Master’s degree/Postgraduate degree offered at the German Academic Exchange Service.
• The award can be taken in Germany.

About

The scholarship program offers you the opportunity to continue your education in Germany with a postgraduate or continuing course of study in the field of Architecture. The scholarships also promote the exchange of experience and networking amongst colleagues, making it possible for you to gain valuable insights into the German architectural scene. By studying at a renowned institution, you will have the chance to develop your skills and knowledge, opening up new career prospects upon graduation.

Eligibility

To qualify for this scholarship to study in Europe, Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be an applicant of foreign nationality.
• Have gained a first university degree in the areas of Architecture, Interior Design, Monument Conservation, Urban Planning/Urban Development, Landscape Architecture, and Landscape Planning at the latest by the time they commence their scholarship-supported study program.
• As a rule, your university degree should not date back more than six years at the time of the application deadline.
• Your application cannot be considered if you have been resident in Germany for longer than 15 months at the application deadline.
• If you are enrolled in a Master’s or postgraduate degree program which includes a study period abroad, funding for this period abroad is usually only possible under the following conditions: The study visit is essential for the achievement of the scholarship objective, the visit does not take place in the home country, and it is no longer than a quarter of the scholarship period. Longer periods cannot be funded, even partially.
• Applicants in the field of architecture should have a knowledge of the language of instruction that corresponds to the requirements of the chosen university at the latest by the time they start their scholarship. If you do not yet have the language skills required by the university at the time of your scholarship application, your application should indicate the extent to which you are in a position to reach the required level. Please inquire at the universities that come into question for you whether the required language skills must already be proven with the application for admission to the desired degree program. If it is possible, you can also make use of the DAAD support offers listed under the section above to improve your language skills.

How to Apply

To apply for the DAAD scholarship, you will need to submit the following documents:

• Online application form
• Full curriculum vitae in tabular form
• Statement about academic and personal reasons for the planned study project in Germany (letter of motivation; 1 – 3 pages)

Certificates (school leaving certificates are not necessary), proof of credits, certifications and translations may be scanned in non-certified form and uploaded to the DAAD portal. The DAAD reserves the right to request certified copies of the documents.

Benefits

• Monthly payment of 861 Euros
• Travel allowance
• One-off study allowance
• Payments towards health, accident, and personal liability insurance cover

Under certain circumstances, scholarship holders may receive the following additional benefits:

• Monthly rent subsidy
• Monthly allowance for accompanying members of the family. Please also read our important information for scholarship applicants/section F, point 3.
• In the case of a disability or chronic illness: subsidy for additional costs which result from the disability or chronic illness and are not covered by other funding providers.
• Green Mobility Top Up (Support for climate-friendly travel) or partial reimbursement of carbon offset payments for air travel

To allow you to improve your language skills in preparation for your stay in Germany, the DAAD offers the following benefits:

• Payment of course fees for an online language course after receipt of the Scholarship Award Letter

• if necessary: German language course (2, 4, or 6 months) before the start of the study visit in Germany; the DAAD decides whether to fund participation and for how long depending on German language skills and project. Participation in a German language course is compulsory if the language of instruction or working language is German at the German host institution. Due to the pandemic, German courses may take place online.
• Allowance for a personally chosen German language course during the scholarship period
• Reimbursement of the fee for a TestDaF or DSH test, which you can take either in your home country after you have received your Scholarship Award Letter or in Germany during your funding period.

Please note that the DAAD does not cover tuition fees.

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