DAAD/EPOS Scholarship 2027/28 – MSc Environmental Governance, University of Freiburg

Overview

A DAAD EPOS scholarship covering tuition and standard living costs for the MSc Environmental Governance programme at the University of Freiburg, starting winter semester 2027/28.

Eligibility

Benefits

Application Process

The DAAD/EPOS Scholarship for Young Professionals from Developing Countries funds admitted students of the MSc Environmental Governance (MEG) programme at the University of Freiburg, Germany.

This is the DAAD-funded scholarship track for the MEG programme, aimed at early- to mid-career professionals from developing countries, combining DAAD’s standard postgraduate scholarship terms with the programme’s own admission requirements.

Applying by the 15 October 2026 deadline secures a place starting in winter semester 2027/28 — not the same year — so applicants should plan accordingly.

Scholarship Summary

Scholarship Name: DAAD/EPOS Scholarship – MSc Environmental Governance (MEG)

Programme Start: Winter semester 2027/28 (funded by the October 2026 deadline)

Host Country: Germany

Scholarship Provider: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Administered Through: MSc Environmental Governance Programme, University of Freiburg

Eligible Applicants: Nationals of DAAD’s DAC-list developing countries

Study Location: Freiburg, Germany

Application Method: Online Eligibility Assessment + document PDF via email

Application Window: 15 June – 15 October 2026

Study Levels

This scholarship funds one specific postgraduate programme:

• Master’s Degree (MSc Environmental Governance)

Who Can Apply?

This DAAD track is aimed specifically at early- to mid-career professionals from developing countries who meet DAAD’s EPOS criteria.

• Nationality from DAAD’s DAC list of developing countries
• An academic degree no more than six years old at the time of application
• At least two years of relevant work experience after the Bachelor’s degree
• Ranking in the upper third of their graduating class
• Not have resided in Germany for more than 15 months prior to applying
• Applicants who already hold a Master’s degree must justify the need for further postgraduate study

Scholarship Benefits

Recipients are exempted from the MEG programme’s tuition fee (€1,500/semester for self-funded students) as part of a standard DAAD EPOS scholarship package.

• Full tuition fee exemption for the MEG programme
• Monthly stipend, travel allowance, and insurance under DAAD’s general EPOS terms (confirm current figures on DAAD’s central scholarship database)

How to Apply

Applicants first complete the programme’s Online Eligibility Assessment, then submit all required documents as a single PDF by email.

Application Steps

1. Complete the MEG programme’s Online Eligibility Assessment (OEA).
2. Prepare the application form, a EUROPASS-format CV, transcripts, work certificates, recommendation letters, and an English proficiency certificate.
3. Combine all documents, including a signed checklist, into a single PDF.
4. Email the completed PDF to the MEG programme office (info-meg@unr.uni-freiburg.de) by 15 October 2026.
5. Await notification from the MEG programme regarding admission and DAAD scholarship selection.

Application Deadline

Deadline: 15 October 2026 (application window opens 15 June 2026), for programme start in winter semester 2027/28.

The October 2026 deadline funds a programme start in October 2027, not October 2026 — applicants should plan on a roughly one-year gap between application and enrollment.

Important Information

• This deadline funds enrollment in winter semester 2027/28, not 2026
• Only nationals of DAAD’s DAC-list developing countries are eligible
• Applicants must not have resided in Germany for more than 15 months prior to applying
• Stipend and travel/insurance figures follow DAAD’s general EPOS terms and should be confirmed on DAAD’s own scholarship database

Official Application Portal

MSc Environmental Governance – Online Eligibility Assessment

Official Sources

Applicants should always prioritize information published by:

• German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
• MSc Environmental Governance Programme, University of Freiburg

Disclaimer: Scholarship availability, eligibility requirements, benefits, deadlines, and participating programs may change. Applicants should verify all information through the official sources before applying.