What is DAAD all about?

DAAD is known as an independent association that consists of several German higher education institutions as well as their student bodies. Besides its headquarters, which is located in Bonn, Germany, DAAD operates a vast network of 18 regional offices and 50 information centers worldwide.

DAAD receives its funding majorly from the EU and the Federal Government. DAAD, which is another name for The German Academic Exchange Service (German: Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst), is supporting over one hundred thousand German and international students every year from all around the world as the world’s largest academic funding organization. Honoring its motto, which is, "Change through Exchange,"

DAAD has been able to finance more than 2.5 million scholars, which include both international students who want to study in Germany and German students wishing to study abroad since it was created in 1925.

Which DAAD scholarship is the best for you?

The task of choosing the perfect scholarship can be a very tricky task. The best option for you is to visit DAAD’s official scholarship database, which is your ultimate source for applying to DAAD scholarships. Hundred different kinds of scholarships are offered by DAAD for international students.

These scholarships differ based on certain criteria such as country, level, subjects, duration, language prerequisites, and intent. Six steps that you can follow to search and shortlist the most suited scholarship for you:

1. Visit the scholarship databaseof DAAD, where you will come across an option to “Refine Your Selection” based on different search criteria as well as by entering a keyword.
2. Choose your desired Program level, such as undergraduate, graduate, etc.
3. Choose your country of origin.
4. Select your desired subject area that you are interested in.
5. Choose and select your intention for scholarship application, such as study, research, internship, teaching, or language course.
6. Press Enter and then browse through the scholarship options tailored specifically for you!

After choosing the best available scholarship options for yourself, you can then move forward towards preparing your application. Usually, different scholarships have different requirements and application deadlines. Therefore you should surely keep them in mind to avoid leaving or missing out on any crucial detail.

What are the advantages of DAAD scholarships?

• A large number of universities in Germany do not charge tuition fees, but studying at some educational institutions is not free or cheap, in which case DAAD will not pay the scholarship holder’s tuition fee.
• DAAD grants travel allowance for outward and return travel expenses.
• Accompanying spouses and children are also offered allowances and insurance benefits under certain conditions.
• In the majority of programs, the scholarship is inclusive of health insurance coverage. In case your program doesn’t, under certain circumstances, DAAD may cover health, personal liability, and health insurance.
• DAAD offers many other benefits supplementing the regular benefits for candidates having a disability or chronic illness.
• Students studying master’s programs usually receive € 861, whereas doctoral and postdoc candidates receive € 1,200 per month. It depends on the scholarship program and academic qualifications of the DAAD scholarship holder,

Who is eligible for DAAD scholarships?

• Students who plan on pursuing a full-time program in a German institution with mandatory attendance can be offered DAAD scholarships.
• The applicant must possess a minimum of 2 years of work experience to be eligible.
• English or German language requirements vary from course to course are not fixed.
• If the applicant wishes to arrive and stay in Germany for a period of up to 6 months, they must have been present in their country of origin for at least a year at the time of making their application.
• Applicants wishing to come to Germany for more than six months must have acquired their latest degree from their country of origin.
• A bachelor’s degree completed in the last six years should be held by the student.

What are the applicants of DAAD scholarships assessed on?

Mainly, there are two factors on which the applicant is assessed. These include the academic achievements of the applicant and the quality of the program the applicant intends to work on.