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DAAD Study Scholarship (German Academic Exchange Service)


Campus Deadline: 

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Who Should Apply?: 

Undergraduates
DAAD Study Scholarship deadline is October 19; all other DAAD scholarships have external deadlines

What It's For: 

Study opportunities in Germany

Fields of Study: 

Any field

Scholarship Website: 

DAAD


DAAD Study Scholarship for graduating seniors requires a nomination. 

UMass campus deadline for nominations is October 19 midnight.

  • Support for one or two years of study in Germany
  • Can be used to earn a Master’s degree at a German university
  • German language ability should be commensurate with needs
  • Final-year undergrads may apply
  • Students in their last year of undergraduate studies at an accredited U.S. or Canadian university.
  • U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents
  • Foreign nationals who live in the U.S. or in Canada by the time of application deadline are eligible, if your last degree was obtained in the U.S./Canada, or you will have received a degree in the U.S./Canada before your scholarship starts. 
    • All other foreign nationals may need to apply via a different DAAD office
  • Recent B.A./B.S. or M.A./M.S. graduates who completed their last degree no longer than 6 years ago
  • U.S./Canadian students in the first year of a Master’s degree program in Germany may apply to fund their second year
  • Applicants may not have been living in Germany for more than 15 consecutive months by the time of application deadline

Tips for Success:

  • Follow the instructions on the DAAD web pages
  • Express why a stay in Germany is critical for your academic or professional goals
  • Choose the right school in line with your post-graduation goals
  • Focus on academic goals and your background to achieve them
  • Explain clearly why you chose the location or program
  • Submit quality letters of recommendation addressing your specific study plans
  • Make sure your application is on time and complete

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