Location: Germany
Program: Postgraduate – Masters
Eligibility: International Students
Duration: 2 years
Deadline: October 21, 2025
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The DAAD STEM Disciplines Master’s Scholarship is a prestigious funding opportunity offered by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) to support outstanding international students who wish to pursue a master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields at German universities. Recognized globally for promoting academic exchange and research excellence, DAAD provides this scholarship to encourage highly motivated graduates to develop advanced expertise in disciplines that are critical for innovation and global competitiveness. By targeting STEM programs, the scholarship aims to nurture specialists who can contribute to solving complex scientific, technological, and industrial challenges.
In addition to covering tuition-related expenses, the DAAD STEM scholarship typically provides a monthly stipend, health insurance, travel allowance, and opportunities for networking through academic and cultural events. Scholars benefit not only from Germany’s high-quality education system but also from its strong research infrastructure and close ties between academia and industry. This creates a unique platform for international students to gain world-class training, enhance their career prospects, and build cross-cultural competencies while engaging with cutting-edge technologies and research initiatives.
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Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:
- 992 euros a monthly
- Health, accident and personal liability insurance
- Travel allowance
- Annually study allowance of € 460
- Monthly rent subsidy
- Monthly allowance for accompanying members of family
- Green Mobility Top Up (Support for climate-friendly travel) or reimbursement of carbon offset payments for air travel.
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Have completed your first degree (e.g. Bachelor’s or Diplom) at the latest by the time the funding period begins.
- You should have completed your degree with very good / excellent grades (above average academic performance)
- You must not have been residing in Germany for more than 15 months by the application deadline.
- You must provide proof of proficiency in the language in which your chosen master’s programme is taught
- You must ensure that your chosen study programme/university is recognized (state or state-recognized university in Germany).
Note: kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements
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Selection Criteria
The DAAD selection process is carried out by an independent committee of experts who evaluate applications based on three main areas:
- Academic qualifications (such as previous achievements, certificates, study history, language proficiency, and relevant work experience)
- The quality and feasibility of the proposed study project (including preparation, choice of programme and university, and how it fits into the applicant’s career path)
- The applicant’s potential (motivation, future prospects, language skills, and extracurricular or social commitment). Consideration is also given to equal opportunities, which applicants may highlight in their application.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
