DAAD/EPOS Scholarships for Young Professionals from Developing Countries — MSc Environmental Governance Programme

Do I qualify

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Everyone needs

• nationality Young professionals from developing countries (DAC countries)
• degree Academic degree no older than 6 years at application in October 2026 Exact current official rule
• career stage At least 2 years of relevant professional experience after a Bachelor degree, at application; internships and… Exact current official rule
• profession Academic employment is not considered relevant work experience except in very exceptional cases Exact current official rule
• degree Academic degree above average (upper third) Exact current official rule
• residence Residence in Germany for no more than 15 months before applying Exact current official rule
• admission Must fulfill both DAAD EPOS requirements and MEG programme admission criteria Exact current official rule
• degree If the applicant already holds a master's degree, they must make a well-argued case for funding another postg… Exact current official rule

These depend on how you qualify. The provider describes several ways, and you will not need all of them. The official page shows which applies to you.

• language TOEFL iBT before 2026, including home edition, score 95 Exact current official rule
• language TOEFL iBT since 2026, including home edition, score 5 Exact current official rule
• language TOEFL certificate no older than 2 years Exact current official rule
• language IELTS computer or online, Band 7 Exact current official rule
• language Cambridge level C1 Exact current official rule
• language PTE Pearson Academic, score 76 Exact current official rule
• language Native English speakers are exempt from language proof Exact current official rule
• language Entire university studies followed in English in the US, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand Exact current official rule

Who is eligible

Young professionals from developing countries (DAC countries)

Eligible residence

Residence in Germany for no more than 15 months before applying

Level of study

Master's

Fields of study

Agriculture and environment

How to apply

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1. Optionally join an online Q&A session to ask questions about the DAAD scholarship application. The listed dates are 07 July, 04 August, and 01 September, all at 14:00 CET; no year is stated for these dates. Optional
2. Complete the DAAD Application Form, include its date of issue, and ensure its information matches the motivation letter, CV, and applications to other degree or scholarship programmes. Required
3. Fill in the MEG application form rather than using the online application process, which is closed and will not be reactivated. Enter the names and contact details of the chosen referees on page 2. Required
4. Prepare a dated letter of motivation following the MEG_DAAD guideline. If also applying to other DAAD-EPOS master's programmes, prepare the required second motivation letter explaining those programme choices and their priority order; provide the same letter to all programmes, indicate the choices on the DAAD form, and apply to no more than three programmes. Required
5. Prepare a dated Europass CV in reverse chronological order, explaining gaps longer than three months; gather the required transcript(s), degree certificate, and work certificate(s) meeting the stated content and authentication requirements. Required
6. Arrange two recommendation letters: one from the current employer and one from an academic teacher or supervisor. Ask referees to follow the referee guideline and send their letters directly to info-meg@unr.uni-freiburg.de before 15 October 2026; do not send the letters yourself. Required
7. Prepare an accepted English-language certificate by 15 October 2026, subject to the stated exception for applicants who provide proof by that date of a test booked for a date on or before 15 October and submit the result by 31 October. Applicants who meet a stated exemption should provide the specified proof. Print and sign the DAAD checklist with a pen, then scan it; include an APS certificate if applying from China, India, or Vietnam. Required
8. Merge all listed application documents into one single PDF and email it to info-meg@unr.uni-freiburg.de by 15 October 2026. The source says the online MEG application is closed and instructs applicants to use the form and email the PDF instead. Required
9. If nominated for the shortlist, take part in the subsequent interview; scholarship-candidate selection is finalised only after the interview. Optional