The “Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst” (DAAD) has proudly chosen the MSc Environmental Governance (MEG) as a distinguished development-related postgraduate course. As a result, this exceptional program can offer a limited number of prestigious EPOS Scholarships. The selection process will begin with a careful evaluation by the program committee of the MEG, followed by a thorough review by DAAD to ensure the utmost quality in candidate selection. This is an incredibly competitive application process, characterized by stringent requirements. To be considered for these scholarships, applicants must meet both the DAAD EPOS criteria and the admission standards for the MEG program.
About German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
DAAD scholarship in Germany is a private, federally funded and state-funded, self governing national agency of the institutions of higher education in Germany, representing 365 German higher education institutions (100 universities and technical universities, 162 general universities of applied sciences, and 52 colleges of music and art) [2003]. The DAAD itself does not offer programs of study or courses, but awards competitive, merit-based grants for use toward study and/or research in Germany at any of the accredited German institutions of higher education.
DAAD/EPOS Scholarships for Young Professionals
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is offering students interested in pursuing their postgraduate programs at the University of Freiburg the opportunity to apply for this scholarship.
Eligibility Requirements for DAAD/EPOS Scholarships for Young Professionals
Young professionals from developing countries (DAC countries) who meet all of the following requirements:
- have an academic degree, that is not older than six years at the time of application (October 2025)
- 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)
- having resided in Germany for no more than 15 months before applying
Application Deadline For DAAD/EPOS Scholarships for Young Professionals
The application deadline for DAAD/EPOS Scholarships for Young Professionals is October 15, 2025
How To Apply For DAAD/EPOS Scholarships for Young Professionals
For more details, Universität Freiburg Scholarship webpage
