If you are an ambitious student from a developing or emerging country looking to advance your Master's studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields, the DAAD STEM Scholarships 2025 are for you. This prestigious program offers a comprehensive package that covers tuition fees, a monthly stipend, health insurance, and travel allowances, allowing you to fully concentrate on your academic and research goals. Designed to foster innovation and scientific collaboration, these scholarships aim to cultivate the next generation of leaders in STEM disciplines, contributing significantly to global scientific and technological progress. Let's jump into details you care about!
DAAD STEM Scholarships Benefits
The DAAD STEM Scholarships offers awardees a host of generous benefits as detailed below:
• Monthly stipend: €992 per month
• Insurance: Health, accident, and personal liability insurance coverage
• Travel allowance: to cover international travel expenses
• Annual study allowance: €460 for academic materials
• Additional financial support for rent and family members, if applicable
• Language courses: DAAD covers online language courses and German language courses in Germany (if necessary)
➢ Additionally, For students with disabilities or chronic illnesses, additional subsidies may be provided for any extra costs incurred during their studies in Germany.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for the DAAD STEM Scholarships 2025, you must meet the following criteria:
1. Nationality: Open to students from developing and emerging countries
2. Academic Background: You must have a first degree (e.g., a Bachelor’s degree) in a STEM field recognized in Germany
3. Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English or German, depending on the language of instruction at the chosen university.
4. Age: Generally, applicants should be under 30 years old at the time of application.
5. University Admission: You must have received an admission letter from a German university for a Master’s program in a STEM field.
6. Residency: Applicants should not have been living in Germany for more than 15 months at the application deadline.
➢ Few Notes Regarding Language Requirements for DAAD scholarship in general:
• When you apply to the DAAD for a scholarship, you must provide proof of your current level of proficiency in the language of instruction (German, English, or German and English) in your chosen study pro-gram. You must have already reached at least level B1.
• If the language of instruction is German, the following certificates are usually eligible:
(TestDaF, DSH, Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz (DSD), Goethe-Zertifikat, Österreichisches Sprachdiplom, telc Deutsch and onSET Deutsch.)
• If the language of instruction is English, the following certificates can be submitted, for example:
(Cambridge English, Cambridge Business, IELTS, ISE, TOEFL iBT, TOEFL Essentials, TOEIC, PTE Academic and onSET English.)
In the section 'Application procedure' under 'Application documents', find out whether specific certification is required for your country of origin.
• English language scores: IELTS not less than 6.0 or TOEFL not less than 550 PB, or German language: not less than B1
Required Documents and Application Process
The application for the DAAD STEM Scholarships 2025 is entirely online through the DAAD portal and here’s a step-by-step guide to help you prepare your application:
• Prepare the following documents:
Online application form (you can find it on the online application portal)
Full curriculum vitae
letter of motivation, 1 - 3 pages
Letter of admission to the study programme at the host university in Germany.
All university degree certificates already obtained, indicating final grade(s) and transcripts with individual grades for all academic years
Master’s program form: Complete the form detailing up to five preferred Master’s programs on this form
Language certificate: Proof of language proficiency (B1 for German or equivalent for English).
Letter of recommendation: A recent letter from a university professor.
Passport/ID documents: Scan of passport or national ID card.
Additional documents: Any relevant certificates, such as proof of employment or extracurricular activities.
➢ You can find more information and application guide on this official webpage
DAAD STEM Scholarships application timeline
• Deadline: 21.10.2024
• Date of Selection: approx. in February 2026
• Start of funding: in October of the following year
➢ To submit your application and to read more details about this scholarship, visit the webpage:
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