scholarshipJune 4, 2026
DAAD Fully Funded Scholarships 2026: Application Deadlines Open Now for International Postgraduate Students
Germany's DAAD is accepting applications for its 2026 fully funded postgraduate scholarships, with deadlines ranging from October to November 2025 across development-focused master's programmes at universities including Göttingen and HTW Berlin.
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has opened applications for its 2026 fully funded postgraduate scholarship programmes, targeting international students — particularly those from developing countries — who wish to pursue master's degrees in Germany. The scholarships are funded by Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and cover tuition, a monthly living stipend, health insurance, and travel costs. Available programmes span disciplines including Development Economics, Global Urban Health, International Health, and Small Enterprise Promotion. Key upcoming deadlines include: MSc Development Economics at the University of Göttingen (deadline: 1 October–15 November 2025); Master of International and Development Economics (MIDE) at HTW Berlin (deadline: 31 August 2025); Small Enterprise Promotion and Training (SEPT) MBA at the University of Leipzig (deadline: 1 October 2025); and MSc in Global Urban Health (deadline: 15 October 2025). Applicants are advised to check individual programme pages, as some have already closed. DAAD scholarships are among the most competitive and prestigious awards available to international postgraduate students, and early preparation of language certificates, academic transcripts, and motivation letters is strongly recommended.