Scholarships in Germany for International Students

Germany combines low or no tuition fees at public universities with a strong network of funded scholarship programmes, most notably through the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), which supports thousands of international students and researchers every year across development-focused and academic fields.

Funding usually covers a monthly stipend, health insurance, and travel allowance, with some programmes also covering tuition where it applies. Applicants are generally expected to show strong academic performance and, for many programmes, a connection between their study plans and their home country's development. Use the eligibility checker below to see which currently verified German scholarships match your profile.