FULLY FUNDED DAAD SCHOLARSHIP 2019 FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN GERMANY

Scholarship Timeline:

For a postgraduate or master’s degree completed in Germany:

Between 10 and 24 months depending on the duration of the chosen study program.
Scholarships are awarded for the duration of the standard study period for the chosen study program (up to a maximum of 24 months). To receive more funds after the first year of study for the 2-year courses, the proof of academic achievement so far must indicate that the study program can be successfully completed within the standard study period.
Applicants who are already in Germany in the first academic year of a postgraduate or master’s program of 2 years at the time of their application can apply for a scholarship for the second year of study. In this case, it is not possible to extend the scholarship.
For a period of study in Germany as part of a postgraduate or master’s degree completed in a foreign country:

usually an academic year; an extension is not possible.
The scholarship usually begins on October 1, or earlier, if the student takes a language course before the program of studies.

Eligibility Criteria :

Highly qualified graduates who have completed a first degree (Bachelor) or comparable academic degree no later than the time they start their scholarship-supported study program.

For applicants of art disciplines and the field of architecture, the DAAD scholarship programs offer specific subjects.
Selection:

An independent selection committee made up of specialist scientists reviews the applications.
The most important selection criteria are:

academic archives

Convincing academic and personal reasons for the planned study project in Germany.

Benefits :

Payments of the scholarship of 750 euros per month.

Payments for health insurance coverage, accidents and personal liability.

Travel allowance, unless these expenses are covered by the country of origin or other funding source

Single assignment for studies

Under certain circumstances, scholars may receive the following additional benefits

Contribution to tuition fees that the university can charge (maximum € 500.- per semester)

Monthly rental subsidy

Monthly allowance for companions of relatives.

To allow scholarship holders to learn German in preparation for their stay in the country, DAAD offers the following services:

Payment of the course fees for the online language course “Deutsch-Uni

Online (DUO)” (www.deutsch-uni.com) during the six months after the receipt of the grant award letter.

if necessary: language course (2, 4 or 6 months) before the start of the study visit; The DAAD decides whether to finance the participation and for how long, depending on the skills and the German language project. Participation in a language course is compulsory if the study program is taught in German.

Assignment for a German language course chosen personally during the scholarship period

Reimbursement of the fees for the TestDaF exam that was carried out in the country of origin after receiving the Letter of Award of the scholarship or in

Germany before the end of the funding period

As an alternative to the TestDaF for trainees who have taken a language course in advance: the fee for a DSH exam made during the period of the scholarship can be reimbursed.