DAAD STEM Master’s Scholarships 2026 for Students from Developing Countries

The DAAD STEM Master’s Scholarships 2026 support high-achieving students from developing and emerging countries to study a full-time, on-campus Master’s degree in Germany in STEM fields. The scholarship covers tuition-free Master’s programmes at state or state-recognised universities, with a focus on improving qualifications and employability. The Master’s programme must start in the winter term 26/27 and may not include programmes with integrated stays outside Germany.

Funding for a complete full-time on-campus Master’s degree; programme designed to strengthen qualifications and employability.

Applicants must be high-achieving candidates from developing and emerging countries and must have completed a first degree recognised in Germany (e.g., a Bachelor’s degree) by the application deadline. Applicants who already hold a Master’s degree are not eligible.

Review the official scholarship page to confirm the chosen Master’s programme is tuition-free, STEM-focused, and starts in winter term 26/27; follow the official page for details.