DAAD One-Year Scholarships for Studies Abroad
Stipend
Monthly scholarship
Duration
One academic year
Level
Bachelor, Master
Deadline
Varies by programme (typically early in year for following academic year)
Overview
DAAD one-year scholarships for full-degree studies abroad at partner universities. Available for Bachelor and Master students. Application via DAAD database. Includes monthly scholarship, travel allowance, insurance.
Provider
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), administered by FH Aachen Department of International Affairs
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
Enrolled FH Aachen students
Degree Levels
Bachelor, Master
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
Monthly scholarship + travel allowance + insurance (country-dependent)
Eligibility Requirements
- Enrolled FH Aachen students
- academic excellence
- language proficiency
- no simultaneous other DAAD funding.
What This Scholarship Covers
Travel Allowance
Contribution toward flights to and from Germany
Health Insurance
Mandatory health, accident, and liability insurance
Study Abroad
Semester, internship or thesis at a partner university abroad
In the provider's words
- full-degree studies abroad
- travel allowance
- health/accident/liability insurance
How to Apply
Check Eligibility
Verify you meet the nationality, degree level, academic, and language requirements listed above.
Prepare Documents
Gather your academic transcripts, degree certificates, CV, letters of recommendation, language certificates, and motivation letter.
Find a Programme
Identify the German university and programme you want to study. Some scholarships require university admission before applying.
Submit Application
Apply through the official application portal before the deadline. Upload all required documents as PDFs.
Interview & Selection
If shortlisted, attend an interview (may be online). Selection committees assess academic merit, motivation, and fit.
Receive Decision
Scholarship decisions typically arrive 3-6 months after the deadline. If awarded, complete visa and enrolment procedures.
Application Document Checklist
- Completed application form
- Curriculum vitae (CV / resume)
- Motivation letter / statement of purpose
- Bachelor's or Master's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts with grades
- Language proficiency certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, TestDaF, or DSH)
- Letter(s) of recommendation from university professors
- Valid passport copy
- Passport-sized photograph
- University admission letter (if already accepted)
Note: Exact document requirements vary. Always check the official scholarship page for the definitive list.
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Quick Facts
- Amount
- Monthly scholarship + travel allowance + insurance (country-dependent)
- Duration
- One academic year
- Degree Levels
- Bachelor Master
- Deadline
- Varies by programme (typically early in year for following academic year)
- Who Can Apply
- Enrolled FH Aachen students
Frequently Asked Questions About the DAAD One-Year Scholarships for Studies Abroad
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