Scholarship for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses, Germany

Development-Related Postgraduate Courses 2014/2015

· Postgraduate courses for young professionals from developing countries at German institutions of Higher education

· Duration: 12-24 months, depending on the particular institution

· Internationally recognised Master's degree

· Includes German Universities and “Fachhochschulen” (Universities of Applied Science)

· Support of selected programmes with a variety of full or partial scholarships

· Funded by the BMZ (Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development) but admission is also open to self-financed participants or students financed through government or other sources

· Academic year 2014/2015

Dates and Deadlines

Scholarship applicants from developing countries (on the DAC List of the OECD) can apply at the DAAD regional office, directly at the DAAD in Bonn or directly to the university.

Application deadlines for DAAD-scholarships:

31 July: At the DAAD regional office

Addressed to: DAAD Jakarta

Gedung Summitmas II, Lt. 14

Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62

Jakarta Selatan 12190

31 August: At the DAAD in Bonn/Germany

Addressed to: DAAD Section 431

Kennedyallee 50

D-53175 Bonn - Germany

15 October: At the respective universities in Germany: (normally; please check description for exact date) Applicants should be sure to check information regarding application closing dates directly with the individual universities because they may vary from the general deadlines listed above.

The selection process generally takes place at the universities in the period from October to February. During those times it is possible for some applicants to be contacted by the university to conduct a telephone interview.

Scholarships are usually awarded for the following winter semester.

Prerequisites and Requirements

Selection criteria and procedures for DAAD scholarship recipients ensure that

* priority target candidates have proven, development-related motivation and can be expected to make full use of their scholarship and education by taking on social responsibility later in their careers, acting as agents of change who stimulate and support development in their personal and professional surroundings (motivation, commitment to development),

* the candidates have the professional and academic qualifications necessary to ensure successful completion of the degree programme in Germany (final scores on previous academic examinations, language skills),

* women and candidates from disadvantaged groups who meet the required academic and professional standards and show proven commitment to development-related issues are especially targeted for programme admission.

For more information, please visit the official website at http://www.daadjkt.org/index.php?postgraduate-1