DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Scholarship
Eligibility
Graduates of all disciplines can apply for a scholarship to complete a postgraduate or master's degree course at a German higher education institution and to gain a degree in Germany (master's/diploma).
Duration
10–24 months.
Support
Monthly stipend (EUR 750) plus travel grant.
Application deadline
15 October each year for a period beginning in either April or October the following year.
Further requirements
New Zealand applicants for study scholarships are generally expected to be able to prove they have a basic knowledge of German at the time of application unless they are applying for a programme taught in English.
Detailed information
Application form
The application documents are available online for electronic applications.
To access the application documents first select the desired programme in the scholarships database: www.funding-guide.de
From there, applicants will be directed to the electronic application and necessary documents.
Further information
Questions and requests for further information can be sent to the DAAD representative in New Zealand: daad@auckland.ac.nz
DAAD New Zealand
Other scholarship opportunities in Germany open to New Zealanders
Contact details for the German Embassy in New Zealand
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
PO Box 1687
Wellington
Email: info@wellington.diplo.de
Decisions
Nominations made to DAAD committee in Bonn in November. Final decisions made in Germany the following year.