2018 DAAD Scholarships for Developing Countries – Apply

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is calling for International students from developing countries and emerging economies to apply for postgraduate scholarship at Bonn International Graduate School for Development Research (BIGS-DR).

The Bonn International Graduate School for Development Research (BIGS-DR) is the doctoral program at ZEF. BIGS-DR is part of a group of international graduate programs at the University of Bonn, a graduate framework that maintains the highest level of academic quality.

If English is not your first language then you will need to show that your English language skills are at a high enough level to succeed in your studies.

Scholarships are available for international students from developing countries pursuing doctoral programme.

Scholarships are awarded to study the subjects offered by the university.The funds can range from 5,000 to 20,000 EUR which varies from project to project.

To be eligible for this scholarship, the candidate requires:

• Only applicants from developing countries and emerging economies according to the DAC list are eligible for the scholarship we offer in cooperation with the DAAD EPOS program. To be eligible, you must have at least two years of relevant professional experience.
• English Language Requirements: BIGS-DR is conducted in English. We, therefore, require the following English language skills: IELTS certificate (band 6); TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, 80 internet-based); Other English language certificate from a language institution and University waiver that indicates the language of instruction was in English.

Deadline is: 31st August 2018.

Candidates with a citizenship from a developing country or emerging economy can apply for a DAAD scholarship directly from ZEF. Apply online today.