DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) - Study Scholarships for Music, Performing Arts, Fine Art, Design/Visual Communication, & Architecture

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DeadlineMarch 27, 2026; Scholarship usually begins on October 1, 2027; Funding start date: October 1, 2027 (or earlier for language courses); Program dates: June 21 – June 27, 2026

Award amount992 euros per month; Optional rent subsidy; Green Mobility Top Up; 992 Euro monthly stipend; Optional family allowance; 460 Euro annual study allowance; Travel subsidies based on region; 460 euros annual study allowance

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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DAAD Study Scholarships for Master's Degree Programs

Official DAAD scholarship program details for graduate students pursuing a Master's degree in Germany, including eligibility, funding benefits, and selection criteria.

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Award amount

992 Euro monthly stipend

Eligibility

Applicants must have completed a first university degree (e.g., Bachelor's) by the time the scholarship begins.; Must be applying for a full Master's program or a study year in Germany as part of a home-university Master's program.; Not eligible if the Master's program in Germany has already commenced.

Requirements

Academic qualifications (grades, academic progress); Quality of the study project and preparation; Potential of the applicant (motivation, professional/personal goals); Language proficiency in the language of instruction; Extracurricular engagement

Application materials

Application form; Academic transcripts/certificates; Proof of language proficiency; Project proposal/motivation statement

How to apply

Select status and country of origin on the DAAD portal to access the application.; Submit application through the official DAAD online portal.

Important dates

Funding start date: October 1, 2027 (or earlier for language courses); Funding duration: 10 to 24 months

Contact

DAAD New York Office: United Nations Plaza 871, New York, NY 10017; Phone: +1 (212) 758-3223; Email: daad.newyork@daad.de

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