7 Scholarships for Studying in Germany for International Students
Study in Germany scholarships
Germany is a magnet for international students, especially those who want to study science and technology and indulge in innovative and research-oriented careers. Germany’s education system is dynamic, disciplined and unique. Germany is one of the finest destinations in Europe to continue with your advanced studies and get advantage of its globally recognized courses and universities. Students who plan to pursue higher education in Germany should consider the following scholarships which will help them reduce their expenses and ease the financial burden.
Let us have a look at the scholarships available in Germany for Bachelor’s, Masters and Ph.D.
Scholarships:
| Sr. no. | Name of the Scholarship | Target students | Courses covered | Host Institute | Description/ Amount Range |
| 1 | DAAD Scholarships in Germany for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Young professionals from developing countries | Masters/Ph.D. Degree | German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) |
Scholarships include 850 euros for graduates and 1,200 euros for doctoral candidates, health insurance, personal liability, and accident insurance. The scholarship is for 36 months for Ph.D. programs and 12 to 24 months for master’s courses |
| 2 | Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarships | International candidates | Postgraduate or Master and Doctoral | Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung |
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| 3 | KAAD Scholarships in Germany for Developing Countries |
Citizens of developing countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America..
Preference to Catholic applicants. |
Masters/Ph.D. Degree |
German Universities and Higher Education Institutions |
The duration of the scholarship is the full duration of the program. Students with a university degree and enough professional experience can apply |
| 4 | Heinrich Boll Scholarships in Germany for International Students | International students, both EU and non-EU | Masters/ Ph.D. Degree | Heinrich Boll Foundation, State or state-recognized Universities in Germany |
Masters Studies: Non-EU students: €850/ month + other individual allowances + tuition fees EU students: €649 + €300 book money/ month Duration: Regular period of study, extended to 1 semester. Ph.D. Studies: Non-EU students: €1,200 per month plus €100 mobility allowance/ month + other individual allowances EU students: €1350/ month basic scholarship plus €100/ month research costs allowance Duration: The scholarship is awarded for 2 years can be extended twice at most by 6 months. |
| 5 | Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme | Nationals of Bangladesh, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria, Tajikistan, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Kyrgyzstan, Mozambique, and Madagascar | Masters/Ph.D. Degree | Aga Khan Foundation: Any university except universities in Sweden, Austria, Norway, UK, Netherlands, Denmark, Italy. | Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant: 50% loan basis every year through a competitive application process. |
| 6 | International Master of Science in Rural Development (IMRD) Scholarships |
VLIR-UOS Scholarships & Ghent University Scholarships: Applicants from developing countries. Erasmus Mundus Scholarships: Applicants from Partner countries |
Masters Degree International Master of Science in Rural Development (IMRD) |
Agrocampus Quest, France Pisa University, Italy Ghent University, Belgium Slovak University of Agriculture, Slovakia University of Cordoba, Spain Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany |
Erasmus Mundus offer 15 scholarships Ghent University Top-up Grants: The tuition fee is partially waived, a monthly allowance amounting to €654 is provided. Erasmus Mundus include: tuition fees, full insurance coverage, library and laboratory costs, student travel and installation costs, a monthly subsistence allowance for the entire duration of the study programme, and other mandatory costs Scholarship are different for Programme and Partner countries. VLIR-UOS: covers the tuition fee, a monthly allowance of €1150, and travel costs. |
| 7 | Scholarship Programme of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) | Students from public or state-approved universities and universities of polytechnical/ applied sciences colleges (FH) |
All academic subjects Postgraduate programmes (Ph.D.) |
Friedrich Ebert Foundation |
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