2026 DAAD Study Scholarship (STEM) in Germany For Developing Countries | Fully Funded

Want to study in Germany for free? The 2026 DAAD Study Scholarship is now open! This amazing opportunity is for students from developing countries who want to study for a Master’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) at top public universities in Germany.

The scholarship is fully funded – this means you won’t have to pay for tuition and you’ll also receive a monthly stipend of €992, health insurance, accommodation support, and travel allowance.

  Scholarship Summary

• Host Country: Germany

• Study Location: Top public universities in Germany

• Eligible Countries: Developing countries

• Level: Master’s Degree

• Field of Study: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

• Funding: Full – covers tuition, monthly stipend (€992), insurance, and more

• Deadline: September 24, 2025

  What You Get if Selected

If you win this scholarship, you will receive:

• Free tuition for your Master’s degree (2 years)

• Monthly payment of €992 to help with living costs

• Health, accident, and personal liability insurance

• Travel allowance (to and from Germany)

• Annual study allowance of €460

• Support for 10 months up to 2 years of study

  Who Can Apply?

To apply, you must:

• Be a citizen of a developing country

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

• Speak English or German well

• Have graduated not more than 6 years ago

• Apply for a tuition-free Master’s program in Germany

• Not be living in Germany for more than 15 months before the deadline

• Have very good grades in your previous studies

   Required Documents

Make sure to prepare the following documents:

1. DAAD Application Form

2. Your CV (use the Europass format)

3. Motivation Letter (max 2 pages)

4. University Admission Letter (can submit later if not yet received)

5. Proof of English or German language skills

6. Degree certificate and transcripts (plus English/German translations if needed)

7. Letter of recommendation (must use the DAAD form, signed by a university lecturer)

8. Copy of your passport or national ID

   How to Apply

Follow these steps to apply:

1. Visit the DAAD Scholarship website (link below)

2. Apply to a public university in Germany for a tuition-free STEM Master’s program

3. Complete the online application form

4. Upload all the required documents in PDF or JPEG format

5. If you don’t have the university admission letter yet, you can send it later – but before the funding starts

6. Make sure to upload your recommendation letter before the deadline

7. For any technical issues, email: portal@daad.de

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This scholarship gives you a chance to study in one of the best education systems in the world, meet students from all over the globe, and boost your career in STEM.

Don’t miss this opportunity – apply before September 24, 2025!