The DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) Scholarship in Germany is the world’s largest funding organisation for international students from developing countries. This organisation was founded in the year 1925 and ever since then, it has funded around two million scholars in Germany and abroad.

Aiming to educate future leaders, provide access to some of the best study and research opportunities, and help developing countries establish practical university systems, DAAD offers a wide range of degree programmes taught both in English as well as German. It is ideal for African students looking to study for undergraduate, masters or PhDs in Germany

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Required Documents

DAAD application form can be found under “Application Procedure”.
A hand-signed CV (please use the Europass specimen form: http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/
A hand-signed letter of motivation (with reference to current occupation), maximum of 2 pages
Academic letter/s of recommendation (the letters must have a letterhead, a signature, and an official stamp and must be of recent date)
Professional letter/s of recommendation from your employer (the letter must have a letterhead, a signature, and an official stamp and must be of recent date)
Confirmation of employment from the employer in your home country and – if possible – a guarantee of reemployment.
Proof of language abilities:
English – TOEFL or IELTS (Note: We only accept an academic TOEFL)
German – necessary for the courses taught in German; for the courses taught in English, if available
(certified*) copies of awarded academic degrees (certified translation if necessary)
(certified*) copies of academic transcripts (certified translation if necessary)

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Application Steps

The DAAD scholarships are awarded to students who want to complete a full-time course of study with mandatory attendance in Germany.
The applicant should have completed their Bachelor degree not more than in the last 6 years.
The applicant should have at least two years of proven work experience.
Depending on your degree course, there will be English or German Language requirements.
If you want to come to Germany for a period of time up to 6 months, you must have lived in your country of residence for at least one year at the time of application.
If you want to come to Germany for a period of time longer than 6 months, you must have obtained your last degree in your country of residence.

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