Objective
- The aim of the scholarship programme is to support the qualification and employability of young academics and future professionals from developing and emerging countries.
- It offers the opportunity to continue their academic and professional career in innovation-driving STEM fields in Germany with a Master’s degree in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and engineering.
Requirements
- The scholarship programme is aimed at high-achieving students from developing and emerging countries who would like to complete a Master’s degree in the STEM subjects at a German university.
- You can apply if you have completed your studies with a first degree recognised in Germany (e.g. Bachelor’s degree) by the application deadline at the latest.
Eligible Fields
Funding is available for full-time Master’s degree programmes in a broad range of STEM disciplines. Eligible study areas include:
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Natural Sciences
- Engineering
Regional Eligibility
The DAAD Regional Office in Nairobi coordinates scholarship information and support for applicants from several countries across East and Central Africa.
These include:
- Kenya
- Uganda
- Tanzania
- Ethiopia
- South Sudan
- Rwanda
- Burundi
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Somalia
Funding
- Funding is available for a complete Master’s degree (full-time, on-campus) at a state or state-recognised university in Germany in the STEM subjects of mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and engineering. Study programmes with integrated stays outside Germany are excluded.
- Interdisciplinary degree programmes must have a designated STEM focus.
- It must be a tuition-free Master’s degree programme.
Funding Duration
- Funding is provided for 10 months to a maximum of 24 months.
- It depends on the standard period of study of the chosen full-time Master’s degree programme.
- Please state the entire period for which you wish to apply for a scholarship in your application. For example, if you are planning a 2-year degree programme, you must directly indicate two years as the desired scholarship duration in your application.
Scholarship Worth
- monthly scholarship payments of 992 euros
- payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover
- annual study allowance of 460 euros
Under certain circumstances, you can apply for the following additional benefits after start of funding:
- monthly rent subsidy
- monthly allowance for accompanying members of family
- reimbursement of carbon offset payments for air travel
Application Deadline
Application Deadline: varying by country
Application Process
Applications are now open for the 2026 DAAD STEM Master’s Scholarships.
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