DAAD Study Scholarship (German Academic Exchange Service)

Campus Deadline:

Sunday, October 19, 2025

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

Study opportunities in Germany

Any field

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

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