Are you a young professional from a developing country dreaming of earning a fully funded master’s degree in Germany? The DAAD-EPOS Scholarship is calling for international applicants to apply for the MEG Programme (MSc in Environmental Governance) at the University of Freiburg, with admissions beginning in October 2026.
This prestigious scholarship, backed by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), offers funding to exceptional candidates from DAC-listed developing countries. However, applicants must meet both DAAD’s EPOS scholarship criteria and the admission requirements of the MEG programme.
Let’s unpack the full opportunity and guide you through the application process step by step!
What is the DAAD-EPOS Scholarship?
The Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) scholarship by DAAD supports professionals from developing countries who want to pursue postgraduate studies related to sustainable development. The MEG programme at Freiburg is one such DAAD-supported course.
If selected, candidates receive:
- A monthly stipend to cover living costs
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Health insurance and travel allowances
- Access to one of Europe’s most dynamic environmental science communities.
Who is Eligible?
To qualify for the DAAD/EPOS Scholarship for the MEG Programme, you must:
- Be a citizen of a developing country (as per DAC list)
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree not older than six years
- Have at least 2 years of relevant professional experience (internships and voluntary roles do not qualify)
- Have an above-average academic record (top third of your class)
- Have not resided in Germany for more than 15 months
- Submit proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 95, IELTS Band 7, Cambridge C1, or PTE Academic 76)
Note: If you already have a master’s degree, you must strongly justify your application for a second postgraduate degree.
Apply: https://www.meg.uni-freiburg.de/admissions/Scholarships/daad%20scholarship
Application Deadline for Winter 2026/27 Intake
The last date to apply for the DAAD/EPOS Scholarship via the MEG Programme at the University of Freiburg is October 15, 2025.