Fully Funded DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2026 at the University of Freiburg – Now Open for Applications
Applications are officially open for the DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2026 at the University of Freiburg in Germany. This prestigious scholarship program is part of the DAAD’s Development-Related Postgraduate Courses initiative, designed to support outstanding candidates from developing countries who are seeking to pursue a postgraduate degree in Germany.
The scholarship covers full tuition, a generous monthly living stipend of up to €1,300, health insurance, housing support, and round-trip travel expenses.
In this guide, you’ll find full details on eligibility, benefits, required documents, and how to apply.
📌 Scholarship Overview: University of Freiburg DAAD EPOS 2026
- Host Institution: University of Freiburg
- Country: Germany
- Study Level: Master’s & PhD Programs
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- Target Group: Applicants from all countries (with a focus on developing nations)
Benefits:
Tuition fee waiver- Annual living allowance of €15,600 (€1,300/month for doctoral students)
- Health, accident & liability insurance
- Travel cost support
- Optional: Rent subsidy & family allowance
- Language Requirements: No IELTS required
- Application Deadline: October 15, 2025
🎓 Program Details – MEG (Master in Environmental Governance)
The MEG program at the University of Freiburg is recognized by DAAD as a development-relevant postgraduate course. A select number of candidates will be awarded scholarships under the EPOS program, with the initial screening conducted by the MEG admissions committee. Final selection decisions are made by DAAD after evaluating the university’s nominations.
✅ Eligibility Criteria for DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2026
To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Hold an academic degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) obtained within the past 6 years (as of October 2025).
- Have at least two years of relevant professional experience after completing their degree (internships or voluntary work are not accepted).
- Demonstrate above-average academic performance (typically within the upper third of their graduating class).
- Must not have lived in Germany for more than 15 months at the time of application.
Note: Academic work such as research or teaching at universities is usually not considered qualifying experience unless under special circumstances.
🎁 What the Scholarship Covers
- Monthly Stipend: €992 for Master’s students; €1,300 for PhD candidates
- Health & Accident Insurance
- Round-trip Travel Allowance
Additional Benefits (if applicable):
Rent allowance- Family support stipend
📄 Required Documents
Applicants must prepare and submit the following:
- Completed and signed DAAD EPOS checklist
- Typed EPOS application form
- CV in Europass format (reverse chronological order, no unexplained gaps)
- Motivation letter specific to the chosen program (academic, professional, personal reasons)
- Employer recommendation letter (official letterhead, signed, stamped, and recent)
- Proof of at least 2 years of relevant work experience post-Bachelor’s
- Language certificates
- Certified copies of degree certificates and transcripts (with translations if not in German/English)
📝 Step-by-Step Application Process
- Visit the University of Freiburg’s MEG program page via the link below.
- Complete the MEG program application and the DAAD EPOS scholarship form.
- The University will screen and nominate top applicants to DAAD.
- DAAD will finalize the selection and contact successful candidates directly.
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Deadline: October 15, 2025
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