About the opportunity
What this programme is offering
Applications are now open for the 2026 DAAD STEM Master’s Scholarships. The scholarship programme is aimed at high-achieving students from developing and emerging countries who would like to complete a Master’s degree in the STEM subjects at a German university.
Objective
The aim of the scholarship programme is to support the qualification and employability of young academics and future professionals from developing and emerging countries.
It offers the opportunity to continue their academic and professional career in innovation-driving STEM fields in Germany with a Master’s degree in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and engineering.
Requirements
The scholarship programme is aimed at high-achieving students from developing and emerging countries who would like to complete a Master’s degree in the STEM subjects at a German university.
You can apply if you have completed your studies with a first degree recognised in Germany (e.g. Bachelor’s degree) by the application deadline at the latest.
Eligible Fields
Funding is available for full-time Master’s degree programmes in a broad range of STEM disciplines. Eligible study areas include:
Mathematics
Computer Science
Natural Sciences
Engineering
Regional Eligibility
The DAAD Regional Office in Nairobi coordinates scholarship information and support for applicants from several countries across East and Central Africa.
These include:
Kenya
Uganda
Tanzania
Ethiopia
South Sudan
Rwanda
Burundi
Democratic Republic of Congo
Somalia
Funding
Funding is available for a complete Master’s degree (full-time, on-campus) at a state or state-recognised university in Germany in the STEM subjects of mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and engineering. Study programmes with integrated stays outside Germany are excluded.
Interdisciplinary degree programmes must have a designated STEM focus.
It must be a tuition-free Master’s degree programme.
Funding Duration
Funding is provided for 10 months to a maximum of 24 months.
It depends on the standard period of study of the chosen full-time Master’s degree programme.
Please state the entire period for which you wish to apply for a scholarship in your application. For example, if you are planning a 2-year degree programme, you must directly indicate two years as the desired scholarship duration in your application.
Scholarship Worth
monthly scholarship payments of 992 euros
payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover (see also our important information for scholarship applicants / section F, point 4)
travel allowance (upon application only)
annual study allowance of 460 euros
Under certain circumstances, you can apply for the following additional benefits after start of funding:
monthly rent subsidy
monthly allowance for accompanying members of family.
reimbursement of carbon offset payments for air travel
How to apply