Location: Germany
Program: Postgraduate – Masters
Eligibility: International students
Duration: 18 months
Deadline: August 31, 2026
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The DAAD MIDE Scholarship is a fully funded postgraduate scholarship offered by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) under its EPOS Development-Related Postgraduate Courses programme, supporting talented students from developing and newly industrialised countries to pursue the Master of International and Development Economics (MIDE) at HTW Berlin University of Applied Sciences. The scholarship covers the full programme service fee of approximately €2,500, a monthly stipend of €934, travel allowance, health, accident and personal liability insurance, and monthly rent subsidy and family allowance under certain circumstances. Applications for both the MIDE programme and the DAAD scholarship are submitted together through the HTW Berlin online application portal, with no application fee required and no application via Uni-Assist necessary.
HTW Berlin, established in 1874, is the largest public University of Applied Sciences in Berlin and Eastern Germany, with over 15,000 national and international students, known for its strong practice-oriented approach and high academic standards across engineering, economics, computing, and design. The MIDE programme is offered by the Faculty of Economics and Law and is specifically designed for future development economists, policy professionals, and practitioners from emerging economies who wish to build high-impact careers in international organisations, development agencies, ministries, central banks, and research institutions. Berlin itself is one of Europe’s most dynamic and culturally diverse cities, serving as a major hub for policy, economics, and international development, offering MIDE scholars an exceptional environment for academic and professional growth.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:
- Full coverage of the MIDE programme service fee (approximately €2,500)
- Monthly stipend of €934
- Travel allowance to and from Germany (if not covered by home country or other funding)
- Payments toward health, accident, and personal liability insurance
- Monthly rent subsidy under certain circumstances
- Monthly allowance for accompanying family members under certain circumstances
- Other benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:
- Must be a citizen of a developing or newly industrialised country as defined by DAAD EPOS
- Must hold a first university degree with a minimum of 180 ECTS or equivalent qualification
- Must have a minimum of 15 ECTS credits in Economics, or at least three Economics-related modules for applicants from outside the ECTS system
- Must have at least 2 years of relevant professional experience after graduation at the time of application
- Must have completed their previous degree within the last 6 years
- Must meet the English language proficiency requirements of the MIDE programme; no further proof required if English was the language of instruction for the previous degree
- Must complete the DAAD scholarship section within the MIDE application form, in addition to all standard programme application requirements
- Must submit a letter of motivation (maximum 2 pages, personally signed and dated), transcript of records and degree certificate(s), CV in Europass format, and grading system explanation
- For the DAAD scholarship section: additional documents required include proof of professional experience (employment certificates), and a letter of recommendation from employer
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements
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Selection Criteria
The DAAD MIDE scholarship selection process is highly competitive and employs a holistic evaluation framework that weighs academic excellence, professional experience, and commitment to contributing to economic development in the applicant’s home country. Academic performance is fundamental, with the selection committee reviewing transcripts, grades, and academic records alongside employment certificates and a detailed motivation letter, with strong applicants demonstrating consistently high academic achievement combined with at least two years of relevant post-graduation professional experience in fields such as economic policy, development projects, financial inclusion, or poverty reduction.
How to Apply
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