The DAAD scholarships for development-related master’s and doctoral studies offer unique opportunities for talented individuals from Southeast Asia. These scholarships are specifically designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills, enabling them to contribute significantly to the development of their home countries upon their return.
Course Focus Areas at Southeast Asian Partner Universities:
- Food Science
- Natural Resource Management
- Environmental Science
- Geological Engineering
- Development Studies
Target Group: Nationals from the following Southeast Asian countries are eligible to apply:
- Cambodia
- Indonesia
- Lao
- Myanmar
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- East Timor
- Thailand
- Vietnam
For Master’s Program: Applicants should hold a first academic degree. For Doctoral Program: Applicants should have a Master’s degree.
Scholarship Benefits:
- Tuition Fee: Coverage of tuition fees for the entire duration of the program.
- Monthly Allowance: Stipend to support living expenses.
- Study and Research Allowance: Financial support for academic materials and research.
- Printing Allowance: Support for printing academic materials and documents.
- Travel Allowance (specifically for In-Region scholarship): Assistance for travel within the region.
Candidates Profile:
- Possess a bachelor’s degree (for Master’s candidates) or a Master’s degree (for Doctoral candidates) with above-average grades.
- Demonstrate proficiency in English with an IELTS score of 6.0 or above.
- The last university degree should not be older than 6 years at the time of application.
- Additional criteria may apply; candidates are advised to check the official guidelines.
Application Procedure: All applications must be submitted through the DAAD portal. Ensure that you provide all required documents and information as specified in the application guidelines.
Application Deadline: 31 January 2024
Important Documents