Scholarship Germany

Brief description:

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides scholarships in Germany for international students for a range of postgraduate courses at German Universities which aim at providing academically educated young professionals from developing countries with further specialized studies.

Host Institution(s):

German Universities offering development-related postgraduate courses

Field(s) of Study:

The scholarship are towards eligible development-related courses. See the list of eligible postgraduate courses for 2017/2017.

Number of Scholarships:

Limited

Target group:

International students from developing countries (on the DAC List of the OECD)

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Full and partial DAAD scholarships are available.

Eligibility:

Works either for a public authority or a state or private company in a developing country and, as such, is engaged in the planning and execution of directives and projects with emphasis on development policies having a bearing on technological, economic or social areas
Holds a Bachelor's degree (normally four years) in a related subject.
Has completed an academic degree with far above average results (upper third) and at least two years of related professional experience
His/her academic degrees should normally not be more than six years old
For courses in German: DSH 2 or TestDaF 4; at time of application German skills at completed level A2 are required. In addition, German language courses at level A2 or B1 are highly recommended
For courses in English: IELTS (Band 6) certicate or TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper based, 213 computer based, 80 internet based).

Please also see if you meet the eligibility requirements of the programme you are applying to.

Application instructions:

Applications must be made directly to the respective course except for Cameroon and Nigeria where applications must be submitted via the German Embassy. Please refer to the respective websites of the Universities for the application procedure, the application deadline, and the documents to be submitted. Deadline varies depending on the course/university but is usually around August-October 2016.

It is important to visit the official website to access the application form and for complete information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.daad.de/entwicklung/studierende_und_alumni/bildung_postgradual/ast/08492.en.html

The Germany Scholarship Program provides financial and non-material support to high-achieving and committed students from all over the world. The Germany Scholarship supports highly talented students at all participating universities in Germany. The scholarship is awarded without consideration of personal or parent income and one's nationality is not material to award either. The scholarship amounts to 300 EUR per month and is granted for at least two semesters but may be provided for a maximum time which covers the standard period of study.

Deadline: varies
Study in: European Countries
Course starts Aug-Sept 2017

Brief description:

The Erasmus Mundus Scholarships, funded by the European Union, are exclusively awarded to students coming from both EU and non-EU countries that have been selected to attend one of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Programmes at Masters Level.

European University Scholarship Program

European Universities/Institutions participating under approved Erasmus Mundus Action Joint Programmes.

Field(s) of Study:

About 117 Masters Courses are supported by scholarships. The field(s) of study covered are: Agriculture and Veterinary, Engineering, Manufacture and Construction, Health and Welfare, Humanities and Arts, Science, Mathematics and Computing, and Social Sciences, Business and Law.

Number of Awards:

No Specified

Target group:

Category A Scholarships: Nationals from another country than the European Union Member States and Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein all together.
Category B Scholarships: Nationals from the European Union Member States, or from Switzerland, Iceland, Norway or Liechtenstein.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The programme offers full-time scholarships and/or fellowships that cover monthly allowance, participation costs, travelling and insurance costs of the students. Scholarship amounts can vary according to the level of studies, the duration of studies, and the scholar's nationality (scholarships for non-EU students are higher than for EU students).

Eligibility:

Please note that each Erasmus Mundus Joint Programme defines its own selection criteria and admission procedures.

Application instructions:

The next application round for courses starting in the academic year 2017/2018 will start to open in the last quarter of 2017.
Deadline varies depending on the programme but falls around December to January.

Brief description:

The Heinrich B'll Foundation awards scholarships to international students who gained their university entrance qualification from a school outside of Germany who wish to study a Masters or PhD Degree in Germany.

Host Institution(s):

State or state-recognized Universities in Germany

Field(s) of study:

The scholarships are awarded for all subjects.

Number of Scholarships:

Not specified.

Target group:

The scholarship program allots scholarships to international students. Special focus regions are: central and eastern Europe, the EU's neighbouring states and the CIS, the Middle East and North Africa (especially Syria, Egypt, Tunisia, Israel), transition and newly industrialised countries, and conflict regions worldwide.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

750 per month for Masters Students or 1000 per month for PhD students, plus - 100 mobility allowance per month, plus various individual allowances. Tuition fees are not funded.

Eligibility:

International students on a MASTERS course in any subject who earned their university entrance qualification outside Germany (Bildungsauslnder/innen) and are studying, or wish to study, in Germany:

You may apply before beginning your Masters programme or at any time up to the end of the first semester of the Masters programme.

Applicants must have completed a first degree.

Good or very good knowledge of German (at least B4 Level) is required; you must supply documentary evidence. The selection workshops are generally held in German. If a scholarship is granted, intensive German courses may be funded.

International doctoral students in all subjects who are non-EU citizens, who earned the university entrance qualification outside the EU, and who are pursuing, or wish to pursue, doctoral studies in Germany (Bildungsausl-nder/innen):

At the time of application, the applicant must have been accepted as a doctoral student by a state-recognised German institution of higher education.

Preference will be given to dissertation projects related to the working areas of the Heinrich B'll Foundation.

Good or very good knowledge of German (at least B2 Level) is required; you must supply documentary evidence. The selection workshops are generally held in German. If a scholarship is granted, intensive German courses may be funded.

Application instructions:

Applications are not yet open. The online application portal will open on 20 January 2016 for spring 2016.

For details of application requirements and procedures, please consult information sheetA 1-1 ("scholarship application for undergraduate and graduate students", PDF) or A 2-1 ("scholarship application for doctoral studies"). These give important information on the formalities of your application and on preconditions and criteria. Applications must be made online and is done in German language. Application deadline is 3 March 2016.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for details on how to apply for this scholarship.

Brief description:

The KAAD scholarships are addressed to post-graduates and to academics who already gained professional experience and who are interested in postgraduate studies (or research stays) in Germany.

Host Institution(s):

German Universities and Higher Education Institutions

Fields of study:

There is no specific subject-preference. However, the selection board has often given preference to courses and subjects that they felt to be of significance for the home country of the applicant.

Number of Scholarships:

Not specified

Target group:

Citizens of selected developing or emerging countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America. There is a preference for Catholic applicants.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Not specified

Eligibility:

For the scholarship programme 1 of KAAD you can apply if you:

come from a developing or emerging country in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America
have a university degree and professional experience from your home country
want to acquire a master's degree or a PhD at a German university or do a post-doctoral research project (2-6 months for established university lecturers) at a German university
are a Catholic Christian (or general belong to a Christian denomination). Candidates from other religions can apply if they are proposed by Catholic partners and can prove their commitment to interreligious dialogue.
possess German language skills before starting the studies (KAAD can provide a language course of max. 6 months in Germany).

The general rule is that applicants for Master-scholarships should be of the maximum age of 30, while applicants for PhD-scholarships should not be older than 35.

Application instructions:

KAAD is working with focus- and partner countries in your region. There are so-called Partner Committees in these countries and applications are channelled through them. Visit the web page relevant to you for region-specific eligibility requirements and application procedures: Africa (sub-Sahara), Asia, Latin America, Near and Middle East (including northern Africa).

Applications for the September selection need to be complete by 30th of June. Applications for the March selection need to be completeby 16th of January.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Partial Scholarship is also available based on eligibility.

• Program: Masters
• Amount: 10800 EURO for Graduates / 9400 euros for Undergraduates
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High-performing beginners receive a full scholarship .The scholarship does not contain financial support regarding accommodation, living costs, learning material, etc. Only the tuition fees for international partner universities that can be covered by the ISM's tuition fee are covered by the scholarship.

Requirements:

• Proof of financial need
• Full scholarship only: outstanding academic performance with a grade point average of 1.7 or higher in the first academic degree (e.g. Bachelor degree) for Graduates and outstanding scholastic performance with a grade point average of 1.5 or better in the high school diploma
• Partial scholarship only: outstanding academic performance
• Essential extracurricular activity e.g. student associations, student council or assistant as well as outside the school/university in charity organizations

• Program: All Programs
• Amount: 650 EURO
• Deadline Date: Not specified

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International students with good to excellent academic achievements can apply for monthly scholarships of up to EUR 650. The maximum funding period is twelve months.

• Program: Undetermined
• Amount: 300 EURO
• Deadline Date: Not specified

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The Germany Scholarship provides financial and non-material support to high-achieving and committed students from all over the world. Modelled after the principle of public-private partnership, businesses, foundations or private individuals sponsor young talent with a pledge of 160 euros per month. The Federal Government matches this amount with another 160 euros. But there is even more: Many universities and private sponsors also support Germany Scholarship holders through concurrent mentoring programmes, networking events and internships.

The Germany Scholarship supports highly talented students at all participating universities in Germany. The scholarship is awarded without consideration of personal or parent income and one's nationality is not material to award either. The scholarship funds do not count towards grants awarded under the Federal Training Assistance Act (BAf'G). There are no social insurance contributions payable.

How and where can students apply?

The Germany Scholarship is awarded by the universities. Applicants must meet the requirements of the individual institutions. In addition to academic achievement, the criteria for selecting scholarship recipients include social commitment and personal achievements, such as a student overcoming challenges or obstacles in his or her social or family background.

How long do students receive funding?

Funding is normally granted for at least two semesters but may be provided for a maximum time which covers the standard period of study. At intervals of two semesters the university reviews whether the scholarship holder still meets the award criteria and whether private funding will continue to be available.

What else is in store?

More and more institutions of higher education and private sponsors are offering additional non-financial support in connection with the Germany Scholarship. Mentoring programmes, networking events and internships allow scholarship holders to establish valuable contacts to businesses and gain insight into work life.

• Program: MSc in Optics & Photonics
• Amount: Varied
• Deadline Date: Not specified

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If you can prove excellent study results, meaning that you belong to the top 10% of your class, you can apply for financial support within the scope of the KSOP scholarship program.

The scholarship amounts up to 800/month for international students and up to 400/month for German students. Part of the scholarship is individual consulting and career coaching. Also you will have the opportunity to work as a research assistant on a research project in one of the KSOP institutes. The scholarship is firstly admitted for the first year of study. At the end of the funding period you have to prove your successful performance in the KSOP M.Sc. program through very good study results in order to extend the scholarship for the second year. Start your Application now!