DAAD Scholarship Complete Guide

Who this is for

Master’s applicants using the DAAD Study Scholarships for Master’s Studies for All Academic Disciplines — not art, design or architecture calls, which DAAD routes separately.

What the package usually covers

There is no single “DAAD scholarship” form. This guide covers one published programme. The core package is a monthly stipend (check the live figure on the DAAD database), insurance contributions, a travel allowance and an annual study allowance.

Tuition is not the centrepiece of this award. Many public German degrees charge only modest semester fees, so read the host university’s fee page separately.

What to do

1. 1

   Confirm you are on the right DAAD call

   Open the DAAD scholarship database and search the exact programme title. Art, design and architecture usually sit in separate calls — do not force those fields into the all-disciplines master’s scholarship.

2. 2

   Check the live deadline and country sheet

   Portal access appears only while the call is open. Country information sheets can add local rules that override generic advice.

3. 3

   Build a study plan tied to a German university path

   You need a clear study plan and a credible route toward admission. Language proof must match the degree language: German tests for German-taught programmes, IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught ones.

4. 4

   Apply only through the DAAD portal while it is open

   Treat blogs that invent a universal DAAD deadline as unreliable. Save PDFs of the call text you applied against.

Documents checklist

• Degree certificate and transcripts
• Study plan / letter of motivation
• CV
• Language proof matching the degree language
• References if the call asks for them
• Passport bio page