DAAD/EPOS Scholarships for Young Professionals from Developing Countries, Germany for Master

  •  Master
  •  15-Oct-2025
  •   Germany
  • $$  Fully funded scholarship (tuition, living expenses, travel)

Applications are now open for the DAAD/EPOS Scholarships for the MSc in Environmental Governance at the University of Freiburg, Germany. This fully funded opportunity supports young professionals from developing countries with outstanding academic records and at least two years of relevant work experience.

To be eligible for the scholarship program at the University of Freiburg, applicants must be from a DAC-listed developing country, hold a recent and above-average academic degree (completed within the last 6 years), and have at least two years of relevant post-bachelor professional experience.

Founded in 1457, the University of Freiburg is one of Germany’s oldest and most prestigious public research universities. Located in the vibrant city of Freiburg in southwest Germany, the university is renowned for its academic excellence, interdisciplinary research, and commitment to sustainability. It offers a wide range of programs across humanities, natural and social sciences, medicine, and engineering.

Universität Freiburg Information

Universität Freiburg Grants

DAAD/EPOS Scholarships for Young Professionals from Developing Countries, Germany for Master Established in 1457, Universität Freiburg (University of Freiburg) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Freiburg im Breisgau (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Baden-Wurttemberg. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg (Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts Baden-Württemberg), Universität Freiburg is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universität Freiburg offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All countries on the current DAC list of developing countries

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for the MSc Environmental Governance program.

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:
    • Hold an academic degree with above-average results (top third)
    • Have obtained their last academic degree within the past 6 years (as of October 2025)
    • Possess at least 2 years of relevant post-bachelor’s work experience (voluntary work or internships do not qualify)
    • Not have resided in Germany for more than 15 months prior to application
    • Applicants with a previous Master’s degree must provide strong justification for pursuing another postgraduate program
    • Academic experience (e.g., university research/teaching) is generally not recognized as relevant work experience unless in exceptional cases.

Application Process

  1. Application Period: 1 July to 15 October 2025 (for Winter Semester 2026/27)

  2. Online Eligibility Assessment (OEA): Optional but recommended; available until October 1

  3. Application Submission: All documents must be compiled into a single PDF and uploaded via the online application portal (link available from July 1)

  4. Reference Letters: Referees must send letters directly to:

  5. Note: No need to fill out separate DAAD forms if applying through MEG; required documents serve for both scholarship and program applications

    • one from your current employer (DAAD requirement)
    • one from an academic teacher or supervisor (MEG requirement)
    • ask both referees to write a reference letter based on the  Guideline for Referees.
    • the letters must be written on headed paper, including an original (not scanned) or code certified digital signature, the date of signature and a stamp. If a stamp cannot be provided, the referee should shortly explain why.
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