DAAD : Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst - Doctoral Programmes Scholarship 2026 in Germany

Would you like to study, carry out research or learn German in Germany and are you looking for funding? Every year, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) supports well over 100,000 German and international students and researchers around the globe – making it the world's largest funding organisation of its kind. Learn more about our scholarship options.

Objective

This scholarship programme offers you the opportunity to complete your doctoral degree in Germany. The scholarships are funded by the German Federal Foreign Office.

Who can apply?

You can apply if you have above-average qualifications and you completed your Master's degree or Diplom, or in exceptional cases a Bachelor's degree, at the latest by the time the funding period begins.

What can be funded?

The programme provides funding for a doctoral project at a state or state-recognised institution of higher education or a non-university research institute in Germany. This can be either:

• an individual project supervised by a university teacher (doctoral supervisor), or

• participation in a structured doctoral study programme

Research phases outside Germany can also be funded if these are critical for the successful completion of your doctoral degree. Another requirement is that the visits should constitute no more than one quarter of the anticipated total funding period. You must provide details about the planned visits in your study plan and time schedule in your application documents.

Duration of the funding

• Funding is provided for a maximum of four years; the length of the funding period is decided by a selection committee and depends on your project and study plan.

• Grants are initially awarded for a maximum of three years. Your academic achievements will be assessed once a year. If this shows that you will successfully complete your doctorate within a reasonable period of time, the scholarship will continue as planned. You can apply for an extension of the scholarship for a possible fourth year of funding.

• Funding must begin in 2026.

Value

• Monthly payments of 1,400 euros

• Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover (see also our important information for scholarship applicants in website www.daad.de)

• Travel allowance

• annual research allowance of € 460

Under certain circumstances, you can apply for the following additional benefits after start of funding:

• monthly rent subsidy (please read the important scholarship information in website www.daad.de)

• monthly allowance for accompanying family members. Please also read our important information for scholarship applicants in website www.daad.de.

• In case of a disability or chronic illness: on application, a subsidy may be provided for justified additional costs incurred abroad that are necessary to realise the project in Germany and that are not covered by a third party; whether and to what extent a subsidy will be paid, will be reviewed and determined on an individual basis (see important information for scholarship applicants in website www.daad.de)

To enable you to improve your language skills in preparation for your stay in Germany, DAAD offers the following services:

• Payment of course fees for an online language course after receipt of the Scholarship Award Letter

• if necessary: Language course (2, 4 or 6 months) before the start of the research stay in Germany; the DAAD decides whether to fund the grant holder's participation and for how long depending on language skills and project. If a language course scholarship is granted and the working language at the host institute is German, participation is compulsory.

• Allowance for a personally chosen German language course during the grant period

• Reimbursement of the fee for a TestDaF or DSH test, which you can take either in your home country after you have received your Scholarship Award Letter or in Germany during your funding period.

Benefits from third parties are partially credited towards the DAAD scholarship. Information on this can be found in the important scholarship information in website www.daad.de.

Selection

An independent selection committee consisting of specialist scientists reviews applications.

The selection criteria are:

1. Qualification

• Academic achievements (grade point average, development of grades)

• Academic progress

• Knowledge of the language(s) of instruction or working language(s)

• If applicable, scholarly achievements after graduation, (e.g. publications, lectures, conference papers)

2. Quality of research project

• Quality of research proposal and preparation (originality, topicality and relevance of the project, choice of host institution and first contacts)

• Feasibility and consistency of study plan and schedule

• Incorporation of project within the overall doctorate (in terms of content and time), if relevant

3. Potential of applicant

• Career prospects: significance of the research project and stay in Germany for further academic, professional and personal development

• Motivation: academic and personal reasons for wanting to visit Germany, German language skills (if different from working language)

• Non-study-related activities: non-study-related knowledge and skills, civic engagement

The selection committee also gives due consideration to equal opportunities; you can provide relevant information in the application form.

For more information on the selection procedure, go to Important Scholarship Information in website www.daad.de.

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National University of Singapore (NUS) International Undergraduate Scholarship in 2026

 

The NUS International Undergraduate Scholarship is offered to support exceptional international students from all countries (except Singapore) with outstanding achievements.

Candidates will be considered and shortlisted for the scholarship through their application for undergraduate admission to NUS.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Citizens of all countries, except Singapore

• Have strong leadership qualities and potential

• Have outstanding co-curricular activities record

• Possess outstanding high school results

• Applying for admission to a full-time undergraduate degree programme at NUS

• Transfer applicants from local or overseas universities are not eligible

Scholarship Benefit:

• 100% coverage of subsidised undergraduate tuition fees (after MOE Tuition Grant - scholarship recipients must take up the MOE Tuition Grant)

• S$5,800 annual living allowance

• S$1,750 one-time computer allowance upon enrolment

• S$5,000 annual accommodation allowance

Terms and Conditions:

• The scholarship is awarded to freshmen pursuing a full-time undergraduate programme at NUS. The scholarship also covers students in Double Degree and Joint Degree Programmes, and covers only the undergraduate programme for students in Concurrent Degree Programmes (the scholarship coverage will cease once scholar is charged graduate tuition fees). The scholarship does not cover students in the Concurrent Degree Programme in NUS Bachelor of Science and University of Melbourne Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

• The scholarship is tenable for the normal candidature period, and can be transferred across programmes.

• While there is no bond attached to the NUS International Undergraduate Scholarship, students are required to take up the MOE Tuition Grant to receive the scholarship. Singapore Permanent Residents and international students who take up the MOE Tuition Grant will be bonded under the terms of the Tuition Grant - to work for a Singapore-registered company for three years immediately after graduation. Scholarship recipients admitted to Dentistry and Medicine will be required to undertake a service bond with the Singapore Ministry of Health for five and six years respectively.

• Scholarship holders may not concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship, bursary, grant, award or allowance, without prior approval from the University.

• The scholarship will be renewed every semester provided the scholarship holder maintains a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.5 (or equivalent) or grades that are within the top 80% of their cohort for Dentistry, Law and Medicine scholarship recipients, and has good conduct.

• NUS does not guarantee and/or provide scholarship holders with employment upon graduation.

• If the scholarship recipient decides to withdraw from the University and/or terminate the scholarship prematurely, the University reserves the right to impose repayment of all scholarship monies disbursed to the scholar.

How to apply:

All eligible students applying for undergraduate admission to NUS will be considered for this scholarship.

Shortlisting Process:

• Invited applicants will be assessed for scholarship suitability based on the strength of their application.

• Only applicants shortlisted for the selection interview(s) will be informed via e-mail. Selection interview(s) will be conducted from January to July, and interviewed candidates will be informed of the scholarship outcomes by mid-July.

• NUS reserves the right to not award any scholarship if there are no candidates of sufficient merit. The decision of the selection committee is final. Enquiries or disputes surrounding its decisions will not be entertained.

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NUS Global Merit Scholarship at National University of Singapore in 2026

 

NUS Global Merit Scholarship 

Scholarship Type:

University-Level

Nationality:

Singapore Citizens

Student Type:

Freshmen

Highly coveted, NUS Scholarships are awarded to high calibre individuals who demonstrate academic excellence, present excellent co-curricular activities record and exhibit outstanding leadership qualities. NUS Scholars are expected to contribute to the NUS community while in NUS, and develop into dynamic global leaders capable of effecting positive societal change after they graduate.

There are three tiers of NUS Scholarships offered to prospective students:

• NUS Global Merit Scholarship

• NUS Merit Scholarship

• NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

Interested students should submit one scholarship application to be considered for three tiers of the NUS Scholarships.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Singapore Citizens

• Have strong leadership qualities and potential

• Have good co-curricular activities record

• Possess outstanding Singapore-Cambridge GCE A Level, local Polytechnic Diploma, International Baccalaureate Diploma, NUS High School Diploma or equivalent qualifications

• Applying for admission to a full-time undergraduate degree programme at NUS, excluding Dentistry, Medicine and Music

• Transfer applicants from local or overseas universities are not eligible

Scholarship Benefits:

• Subsidised tuition fees (after MOE Tuition Grant)

• S$6,000 annual living allowance

• S$2,000 one-time computer allowance upon enrolment

Annual accommodation allowance:

• S$5,550 if the scholar stays in a Hall, or

• S$5,750 if the scholar stays in Ridge View Residential College, or

• S$6,000 if the scholar stays in Houses (excludes Valour House), PGP Residence, UTown Residence, University Town Residential Colleges, Acacia College, or

• S$7,350 if the scholar stays in NUSC Residences or Valour House

• S$7,500 Student Exchange Programme/ NUS Overseas Colleges allowance per semester for non-Asian countries and Japan, and S$5,000 per semester for other Asian countries, for up to a maximum of two claims. The allowance will be pro-rated for overseas Student Exchange Programme (SEP) or NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) programmes with a duration of less than one semester

• Guaranteed SEP placement with one of NUS overseas partner universities for one semester

• Priority for on-campus accommodation is offered for the first two years of undergraduate study, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria for on-campus accommodation and submitting a complete hostel application during the first housing application window each year. For Year 1 scholars, this priority applies to Halls and Houses; for Year 2 scholars, it applies to Halls, Houses and Residences

• Priority to enroll in the Residential College Programmes (University Town College Programme and Ridge View Residential College Programme) when the scholar submits a complete application within the prescribed application period and fulfils eligibility criteria for the relevant Programme. Applicants to the Residential College Programmes may be considered for admissions into either the University Town College Programme or Ridge View Residential College Programme. Applicants may indicate a preferred residential college at the point of application, but the eventual placement may differ. For more information, please refer to Office of Student Affairs website (www.nus.edu.sg), or contact rcadmissions@nus.edu.sg

• Bond-free scholarship

Terms and Conditions:

• The NUS Global Merit Scholarship is awarded to outstanding freshmen pursuing a full-time undergraduate course at NUS, and is tenable for the normal candidature period.

• Scholarship recipients may not concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship, bursary, grant, award, allowance, waiver or free aid without prior approval from the University.

• The scholarship will be renewed every semester provided the scholarship recipient maintains a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 4.0 (or equivalent) or grades that are within the top 35% of their cohort for Law scholarship recipients, and has good conduct.

• If the scholarship recipient decides to withdraw from the University and/or terminate the scholarship prematurely, the University reserves the right to impose repayment of all scholarship monies disbursed to the scholar.

How to Apply:

• Scholarship application can be submitted only after application for admission to NUS has been submitted.

• Applicants are required to submit the following:

• Upload supporting documents such as co-curricular activities record at the Applicant Portal.

• Submit one Referee Recommendation Form online (to be submitted separately by your Junior College/Polytechnic/High School Principal or Tutor).

• Click here to download the Application Guide.

Shortlisting Process:

• Applicants will be assessed for scholarship suitability based on the strength of their application and their performance in the scholarship selection interview(s), if shortlisted. This is with the exception of the following:

• NUS Scholarships applicants who have selected Law as their top choices of courses, and have been shortlisted for the Law admission tests/interviews, will be assessed for scholarship suitability based on their performance in Law admission tests/interviews. Further scholarship selection interview(s) may be conducted for such applicants.

• NUS Scholarships applicants who have been offered admission to Law in previous years, will be assessed for scholarship suitability for the scholarships based on their performance in the Law admission tests/interviews in the year that they were offered admission. Further scholarship selection interview(s) may be conducted for such applicants.

• Applicants shortlisted for selection interview(s) will be informed via e-mail. Selection interview(s) will be conducted from late-March onwards, and applicants will be informed of their scholarship application outcomes by late-May. To be considered for the scholarships, please ensure that you are available to attend the interview(s). Your scholarship application will be withdrawn if you are unable to attend any scheduled selection interview(s) without valid reason(s). 

• NUS reserves the right to not award any scholarship if there are no candidates of sufficient merit. The decision of the selection committee is final. Enquiries or disputes surrounding its decisions will not be entertained. 

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Monash International Leadership Scholarship

Sir John Monash Fee Scholarship

International students from all countries who have received an undergraduate course offer from Monash will automatically be considered for the Monash International Leadership Scholarship. As a scholarship recipient you will receive a 100% tuition sponsorship for the duration of your degree, and the opportunity to develop learning and leadership skills as an ambassador for Monash University.

Am I eligible?

You must be one of the following:

An International student

You must meet the following criteria:

You must have received a full Monash course offer with no conditions

You must intend to enrol full-time in an undergraduate degree at a Monash campus in Australia

You are not eligible for this scholarship if you are:

a current Monash student.

studying an Australian Year 12. You may be eligible for the Sir John Monash Scholarship for Excellence.

are commencing in the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD).

in Monash Pathway programs (e.g. Monash College and Monash University Foundation Year).

transferring from another Monash campus or applying to Monash from another Australian University.

Benefits:

100% course fees paid until the minimum number of points for your degree are completed (excludes OSHC, accommodation and living costs).

Participation in the Campus Ambassador Program from your second semester of study.

Invitation to apply for a place in Monash Minds, a leadership program for first-year students.

Number offered:

Four scholarships are available

Selection criteria:

Based on academic achievement.

To retain this scholarship:

You must maintain a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 each semester.

You are required to participate in the Campus Ambassador Program from your second semester of study for the duration of the scholarship.

You are required to provide a student profile for use in relevant Monash marketing, recruitment and promotional materials and/or events.

How to apply:

No applications required. Students that have received an undergraduate course offer from Monash will automatically be considered.

Can be deferred within the same calendar year only.

Receiving the Monash International Leadership Scholarship has been a life-changing experience. As an international student, this scholarship has provided critical financial support, enabling me to focus entirely on my studies and personal development without worrying about finances. Coming from a modest background, receiving this scholarship has greatly lightened the financial burden on my family. Without the added pressure of balancing both part-time work and studies, I am able to prioritise my education while participating in extracurricular activities and pursuing leadership roles that have enriched my university experience. These experiences have been invaluable in developing my communication, critical-thinking and interpersonal skills and key attributes that will support my future career aspirations.

Nicole Nathaniel Tan

Monash International Leadership Scholarship

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Information Technology Postgraduate Scholarship

Sir John Monash Fee Scholarship

Hello scholarship seekers, there are several scholarships currently open at Monash University of 2026, including:

A scholarship for continuing students studying a postgraduate degree in Information Technology. You will receive $6000 per annum paid towards your course fees.

Am I eligible ?

You must be one of the following:

• An Australian citizen
• A New Zealand citizen
• Australian permanent resident
• Australian humanitarian visa holder

Additional requirements:

A full fee paying graduate (coursework) student in the Faculty of Information Technology at Clayton Campus, and

Minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 80

Continuing students must have completed a minimum of 18 but no more than 24 credit points of study (excluding advanced standing)

Benefits:

$6,000 for full-time study load (48 credit points) paid towards tuition fees per year until the minimum points for your degree are completed.

Number offered:

Varies (Depending on funding)

Selection criteria:

Award based on academic achievement.

To retain this scholarship:

You must maintain a minimum of a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60 each semester.

How to apply:

No application is required. All eligible students will be automatically assessed.

This scholarship can be deferred.

Receiving a scholarship has been my motivation to study harder. It has also given me more confidence in my studies, and pushed me to achieve higher grades which is important for my career goals. The financial support it provides has allowed me to take part in extracurricular activities such as the Monash Minds Leadership program, instead of having to find a part-time job.

Moksh

Bachelor of Computer Science

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Engineering International High Achievers Scholarship

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The Engineering International High Achievers Scholarship is introduced to recognise high achieving international students.

Am I eligible?

You must be one of the following:

An International student

You must be studying as one of the following:

Undergraduate - A commencing student enrolling in a single undergraduate degree offered by the Faculty of Engineering.

Students must have an ATAR or International equivalent of 95+.

Postgraduate - A commencing student enrolling in a postgraduate degree offered by the Faculty of Engineering.

Students must have achieved a minimum WAM of 75 in their undergraduate degree.

Benefits:

Undergraduate - $15,000 per 48 credit points, paid towards your tuition fees, up to four years.

Postgraduate - $15,000 per 48 credit points, paid towards your tuition fees.

Number offered

Undergraduate - 25 scholarships will be offered per year.

Postgraduate - 25 scholarships will be offered per year.

Selection criteria:

Awarded to the highest achieving commencing students

To retain this scholarship:

Recipients must maintain a minimum of Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70.

How to apply:

This scholarship cannot be deferred.

No application is required. All students will be automatically assessed.

Coming from a single-income family, receiving a higher achiever scholarship has significantly eased the financial strain of starting university, especially as an international student. This support not only reduces the need for a part-time job but also allows me to pursue my hobbies with more freedom. I am incredibly fortunate and grateful for the opportunity provided by Monash University.

Hein Thet Zaw

Engineering International High Achievers Scholarship 

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