Scholarship at DAAD (Germany) for Masters
- DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst -
Last Date : June 31, 2011.

DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst
German Academic Exchange Service

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Objectives
To do a Post Graduate degree course in select subject at one of the select German universities (see attached list)

Target Group
Very well qualified graduates (4 years) from any discipline with at least 2 years of relevant work experience

Duration
12 – 24 months

Scholarship Value
* Stipend of Euro 750.00 per month
* A lump sum towards air fare from India to Germany and back
* Exemption from payment of university tuition fees
* A study and research subsidy
* Compulsory health insurance covered by DAAD
* 1 to 6 months German Language Course in Germany - free tuition, boarding, lodging plus pocket allowance during the period of the German language course (preceding studies)

Requirements and Conditions
* A 1st class Bachelor’s Degree
* Candidates come either from a public authority or a state or private company in a developing country and, as such, are engaged in the planning and execution of directives and pro-jects with emphasis on development policies having a bear-ing on technological, economic or social areas.
* There should not be a gap of more than 6 years between the award of last degree and application deadline (31st July) and the candidate should not be older than 36 years
* Language competencies for courses in German: DSH 2 or TestDaF 4 for courses in English: TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper based, 213 computer based, 80 internet based) or IELTS (band 6) certificate
* In general, candidates should be residing in India at the time of application. Candidates, who have been in Germany for more than one year at the time of application, are not eligible to apply.

Application Documents
* 2 copies of DAAD application form/s
* 2 copies of hand-signed CV (please use the europass specimen form at http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/)
* 2 copies of hand-signed letter of motivation (with reference to current occupation)
* 2 copies of research exposé (if required by university)
* 2 copies of academic letter/s of recommendation from your university; the letter must have a signature and office stamp and must be of recent date (not in a sealed envelope)
* 2 copies of professional letter/s of recommendation from your employer; the letter must have a signature and office stamp and must be of recent date (not in a sealed envelope)
* 2 copies of confirmation of employment from the employer in your home country, and if possible, a guarantee of re-employment upon your return home
* 2 copies of proof of language abilities: English – TOEFL or IELTS (Note: Institutional TOEFL will not be accepted); German - if available
* 2 copies of certified copies of academic transcripts
* 2 copies of certified copies of awarded academic degrees
* 2 copies of certified copy of school leaving certificate

Application Procedure
The link to the application form is available on our website.
The deadline for submission of applications is 31st July of each year at DAAD New Delhi Office.
Important: DAAD will not consider incomplete applications.

Time Line
* Announcement March 2011
* Application deadline 31st July 2011
* Language course for Please check the individual selected scholars course websites for details
* Beginning of Master’s course **1st Oct 2012

** Please check the individual course websites for details

Important Information
Kindly Note:
* Please use A4 size paper only and DO NOT staple the documents
* The first and last name filled in the application form should be identical to the name in the passport


Contact Person and Address
Applications and relevant documents have to be submitted at the DAAD office in New Delhi
German Academic Exchange Service
Mrs. Anuroopa Dixit
2, Nyaya Marg Chanakyapuri New Delhi 110 021
Tel: 91-11-41680968; 41680969 Fax: 91-11-46068192
E-Mail: [email protected]
WWW: www.daaddelhi.org