What DAAD/EPOS Scholarships 2027/2028 for Young Professionals from Developing Countries actually covers.
The DAAD's EPOS (Development-Related Postgraduate Courses) scholarships are among the most respected funding routes for African professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in Germany. Aimed squarely at young and mid-career professionals from developing countries, the programme funds master's and some doctoral study in development-relevant fields, with the highlighted MSc in Environmental Governance being one of many participating courses. What sets EPOS apart is its focus on people already working to improve their societies: applicants are expected to bring professional experience and a commitment to return home and apply their new skills. The scholarship is generous and holistic, providing a monthly living stipend, health and accident insurance, a travel allowance and a study or research subsidy, so recipients can complete their degrees without financial strain. For African graduates in agriculture, public health, economics, engineering, governance and related disciplines, EPOS offers both world-class academic training and integration into Germany's strong research networks. Applications are made directly to participating universities, and the October deadline gives prospective candidates time to secure references, prepare a compelling motivation statement linking their goals to development impact, and meet the language requirements of their chosen course. Given the programme's prestige and the breadth of eligible African countries, it remains one of the strongest postgraduate opportunities on the calendar for professionals committed to driving change at home.
Who can apply.
Open to masters applicants seeking to study in Germany.
Open to applicants from across the African continent. Confirm specific nationality eligibility on the official application page.
Every academic discipline is accepted.
This programme does not restrict by field. Research proposals across humanities, sciences, engineering, agriculture, and medicine are all accepted.
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Other scholarships worth a parallel application.
Same eligibility window or destination. Many strong applicants apply to three or four programmes per cycle.