DAAD: Master's scholarships for studying in Germany

This scholarship supports excellently-qualified graduates who:

• Have completed a Bachelor’s degree
• Plan to study anything except for arts or architecture
• Will be admitted to a German university for the desired course
• Know the language of instruction of the desired study programme and have a language certificate to prove it

• Completed application form
• CV in tabular form — up to 3 pages 
• Letter of motivation — up to 3 pages 
• Letter of admission to a study programme. This can be subsequently submitted before the scholarship-supported study programme begins if it is not available at the time of application
• A completed Information about your preferred Master's programmes form if you plan to receive a complete Master's degree
• University degree certificate indicating final grades. This can be submitted before the scholarship-supported study programme begins if it is unavailable at the time of application. In such case, please apply with a document indicating all annual examinations with individual grades 
• Proof of knowledge of the language of instruction in the chosen study programme
• Copy of school-leaving certificate
• Other documents that might be relevant: letter of recommendation, proof of placements, etc. 
• If you plan to spend only a year of your studies in Germany, proof that the academic achievements rendered in Germany will be recognised in the home country

Please note that all documents must be in PDF format. For documents submitted in Ukrainian, please provide German or English translations.

By 15 November, apply via the DAAD online portal. You can find step-by-step instructions here.

If you need help with the application portal, contact portal@daad.de. 

• DAAD offers special scholarships for graduates of art faculties, including architecture, music, performing arts, fine arts, design, and film.
• You should apply to a German university yourself. Choose a state-funded or state-recognised university and monitor the due date.
• This scholarship programme does not cover tuition fees. If you choose a master's programme with one, you must cover it yourself. 
• You can get a scholarship for a programme that lasts between 10 and 24 months. 
• You must have a Bachelor's degree before starting a Master's programme, but no more than six years ago.
• You may apply for the scholarship if you have been in Germany for over 15 months.
• If you are already in the first year of a 2-year postgraduate or Master's degree programme in Ukraine, you can apply for a scholarship for the second year in Germany. 
• You cannot apply for a scholarship if you are already studying for a Master's degree in Germany.
• Find more opportunities from DAAD at the link.