Applications for the University of Freiburg DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2027 program have now commenced.
The DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2027 provides full coverage of tuition fees, €1,400 monthly stipend to cover living expenses, health insurance, housing, and travel allowance for round-trip airfare.
More about this opportunity, its eligibility criteria, benefits, and step-by-step application guide will be highlighted for interested and qualified candidates in this post.
University of Freiburg DAAD EPOS Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Germany
- Study Abroad: Study in Europe
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | €16,800 Living Stipend per year | Travel Allowance | Health Insurance
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: October 15, 2026
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University of Freiburg DAAD EPOS Scholarship Details:
The DAAD EPOS Scholarships is funded by the German Government for Young Professionals from Developing Countries.
The “Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst” (DAAD) has selected the MEG programme as a development-related postgraduate course and so the programme can offer a limited number of EPOS Scholarships.
Candidates will be selected first by the programme committee of the MEG (Master’s in Environmental Governance) programme. In a second step, DAAD will check our selection carefully and decide upon the candidates.
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Eligibility Requirements for DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2027
To be considered for the University of Frieburg DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2026, you must:
- have an academic degree, that is not older than six years at the time of application (October 2027)
- have a minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience (post Bachelor, at the time of application); internships and volontary work are not accepted
Note that employment in academia, like teaching and research at a university or research institute, is not considered relevant work experience for this scholarship type; only in very exceptional cases can it be accepted.
- have an academic degree above average (upper third)
- have not resided in Germany for no more than 15 months before applying
Benefits of University of Freiburg DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2027
The University of Freiburg DAAD EPOS Scholarship covers;
- Monthly payments of 992 euros for graduates or 1,300 euros (1,400 euros beginning with February 2026) for doctoral candidates
- Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover
- Travel allowance, unless these expenses are covered by the home country or another source of funding
Under certain circumstances, scholarship holders may receive the following additional benefits:
- Monthly rent subsidy
- Monthly allowance for accompanying members of family
Required Documents for DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2027
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Completed and signed checklist
- EPOS application form (please type your answers or make sure they are easy to read)
- A curriculum vitae in reverse chronological order without any unexplained gaps (please use the europass template )
- One Letter of Motivation with detailed reference to academic, professional and personal reasons for applying for the programme.
- Letter of recommendation from your current employer; the letter must include official letterhead, signature and official stamp and must be of current date (not in a sealed envelope)
- Certificate(s) of Employment from the employer(s) showing at least two years of relevant work experience after the Bachelor’s degree up to the time of application
- Recent proof of Language Skills
- Copies of your higher education degree certificates. Please provide a certified translation if the original is not in German or English, and make sure these are clearly legible.
- Copy of your full set of transcript of records.
How to Apply for University of Freiburg DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2027 (Step by Step)
Deadline: October 15, 2026
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