DAAD Scholarship for Master’s Studies in STEM Fields in Germany 2027.

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers a funded scholarship for outstanding students and graduates from developing and emerging countries, including Jordan, to pursue a Master’s degree in Germany in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The scholarship aims to support young academics and future professionals in continuing their academic and professional paths in innovation-related fields at German universities.

The scholarship covers a full-time, on-campus Master’s degree program at a public or officially recognized university in Germany, in fields such as mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and engineering. The program must be tuition-free. The scholarship does not cover Master’s programs that have already started in Germany.

• A monthly stipend of EUR 992.
• Health, accident, and personal liability insurance coverage.
• A travel allowance, if applied for.
• An annual study allowance of EUR 460.
• The possibility of receiving a monthly rent allowance in some cases.
• The possibility of receiving a monthly allowance for accompanying family members in some cases.
• Additional support for people with disabilities or chronic illnesses, if there are necessary costs that are not covered by another source.
• Reimbursement of carbon offset payments for air travel.
• The possibility of covering the fees for an online German language course after receiving the scholarship award letter.
• The possibility of receiving a German language course in Germany before the start of studies, if DAAD decides so.
• The possibility of receiving an allowance for a German language course chosen by the student during the scholarship period.
• The possibility of reimbursing TestDaF or DSH test fees in some cases.
• The funding duration ranges from 10 to 24 months, depending on the length of the Master’s program.
• Funding is expected to start in 2027, usually on October 1, 2027, or earlier if there is a German language course.

• The applicant must be an outstanding student from a developing or emerging country, including Jordan.
• The applicant must hold a first university degree recognized in Germany, such as a Bachelor’s degree, before the application deadline.
• The applicant must not already hold a Master’s degree at the time of application.
• The applicant must wish to pursue a full Master’s degree in Germany in one of the STEM fields.
• The Master’s program must be full-time and on-campus at a public or officially recognized university in Germany.
• The program must fall within the fields of mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, or engineering.
• Interdisciplinary programs may be accepted if they have a clear focus on STEM fields.
• The selected Master’s program must be tuition-free.
• A Master’s program that has already started in Germany cannot be funded.
• As a general rule, the applicant’s most recent university degree must have been obtained within the last 6 years before the application deadline.
• The applicant must not have been residing in Germany for more than 15 months at the application deadline.
• The applicant must demonstrate above-average academic performance.
• The applicant must meet the academic and language admission requirements of the selected German university.
• The applicant must provide language proof at a minimum level of B1 in the language of instruction, whether German, English, or both.

Required Documents

• A complete CV in tabular format, with a maximum length of 3 pages.
• A motivation letter of 1 to 3 pages explaining the academic and personal reasons for studying in Germany.
• An admission letter from the Master’s program at the German university. If it is not available at the time of application, it must be submitted before the funding period begins.
• An information form about the preferred Master’s programs, with up to 5 programs allowed.
• A recent transcript showing individual grades.
• University graduation certificates and transcripts for all academic years.
• A language certificate in the language of instruction, not older than 3 years, with a minimum level of B1.
• A recent recommendation letter from a university professor using the DAAD form.
• A copy of the passport or national ID.
• For refugees: a refugee card, proof of registration from UNHCR, or official proof of refugee status.
• Optional documents may be attached, such as work certificates or proof of participation in voluntary or extracurricular activities.

Note

• DAAD does not cover tuition fees, so applicants must choose a tuition-free Master’s program.

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