YBB – The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is offering the DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2027 for young professionals from developing countries who wish to pursue a master’s degree in Germany.
The scholarship supports applicants interested in studying the Master of Science (M.Sc.) Environmental Governance (MEG) at the University of Freiburg. The program is designed for professionals who want to strengthen their knowledge and skills in environmental governance and contribute to sustainable development in their home countries.
The M.Sc. Environmental Governance is an interdisciplinary, English-taught master’s program with a duration of two years. Applicants are expected to have relevant professional experience after completing their bachelor’s degree.
Quick Overview
Scholarship: DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2027
Host University: University of Freiburg
Host Country: Germany
Degree Level: Master’s Degree
Study Program: M.Sc. Environmental Governance (MEG)
Duration: 2 years
Eligible Applicants: Applicants from developing countries, including Indonesia
Study Language: English
Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
Application Deadline: 15 October 2026
About the DAAD EPOS Scholarship
The DAAD EPOS (Development-Related Postgraduate Courses) scholarship supports qualified professionals from developing countries who wish to pursue postgraduate study in Germany.
For applicants interested in environmental governance, the scholarship can be used to pursue the M.Sc. Environmental Governance (MEG) at the University of Freiburg.
The program takes an interdisciplinary approach to environmental governance and is taught entirely in English. Through the program, students can develop their understanding of environmental challenges, governance, and sustainable development.
The master’s program has a duration of 24 months.
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Scholarship Benefits
Selected DAAD EPOS scholars will receive financial support that may include:
- Tuition fees.
- Monthly living allowance.
- Round-trip airfare.
- Travel allowance.
- Health insurance.
- Additional allowances according to DAAD regulations.
Why Study Environmental Governance?
The M.Sc. Environmental Governance at the University of Freiburg is an interdisciplinary program focusing on the relationship between environmental challenges and governance.
The program may be particularly relevant for professionals who want to develop their knowledge in areas related to:
- Environmental governance.
- Sustainable development.
- Environmental policy.
- Natural resource management.
- International environmental issues.
- Governance and sustainability.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants for the DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2027 should meet the following requirements:
- Be from a developing country, including Indonesia.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree obtained no more than six years before the application deadline in October 2026.
- Have at least two years of professional work experience after completing a bachelor’s degree.
- Demonstrate good academic performance.
- Have not lived in Germany for more than 15 months before applying.
- Meet the admission requirements for the M.Sc. Environmental Governance program.
- Applicants who already hold a master’s degree must provide a strong explanation for pursuing another master’s degree.
English Language Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate sufficient English proficiency for the master’s program.
Accepted language qualifications include:
- IELTS: minimum Band 7.0.
- TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 95.
- Cambridge C1.
- PTE Academic: minimum score of 76.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare the following documents:
- DAAD application form.
- MEG application form.
- Motivation letter following the DAAD and MEG guidelines.
- Curriculum Vitae in Europass format.
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and official transcript.
- Official proof of at least two years of professional work experience.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Proof of English language proficiency.
- Signed DAAD checklist.
The proof of professional experience should clearly state the employment period. Internships, employment contracts, salary slips, and voluntary activities cannot be used as substitutes for the required professional work experience.
The two recommendation letters should come from appropriate referees. One should be from a current employer or supervisor, while the other should come from a university lecturer or academic supervisor.
How to Apply
The application process for the DAAD EPOS scholarship and the M.Sc. Environmental Governance program requires applicants to prepare and submit their documents according to the program’s requirements.
Step 1: Prepare the Application Documents
Complete the DAAD and MEG application forms and prepare all required supporting documents.
The motivation letter should follow the specified guidelines and should not exceed two pages. The CV should use the Europass format and be presented in reverse chronological order.
Applicants should also prepare their academic transcripts, degree certificate, proof of professional experience, English language certificate, recommendation letters, and signed DAAD checklist.
Step 2: Combine the Documents into One PDF
The application documents should be compiled into a single PDF file in the required order:
- MEG Application Form.
- DAAD Application Form.
- Motivation Letter.
- Europass CV.
- Academic transcript.
- Bachelor’s degree certificate.
- Proof of professional work experience.
- English language certificate, if applicable.
- DAAD Checklist.
Step 3: Submit the Application by Email
For the current application cycle, applicants are required to submit the completed application documents by email.
The complete PDF application should be sent to:
info-meg@unr.uni-freiburg.de
The recommendation letters should not be submitted by the applicant. Instead, the two referees must send their recommendation letters directly to the same email address.
The recommendation letters must arrive before 15 October 2026.
Step 4: Selection Process
The selection process takes place in two stages.
First, the MEG Program Committee at the University of Freiburg reviews the applications and selects candidates for the shortlist.
The shortlisted candidates are then nominated for further consideration by DAAD. DAAD conducts the final review before determining the scholarship recipients.
Step 5: Receive the Final Decision
Final decisions are generally communicated around February to March 2027.
Successful applicants will receive admission documentation from the University of Freiburg along with the DAAD scholarship award information.
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Important Dates
Application Deadline:
15 October 2026
Expected Final Results:
February–March 2027
Program Duration:
2 years
For detailed information: https://www.meg.uni-freiburg.de/
Conclusion
The DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2027 provides an opportunity for professionals from developing countries to pursue a master’s degree in Environmental Governance at the University of Freiburg in Germany. The scholarship is aimed at professionals with relevant work experience who want to strengthen their expertise in environmental governance and sustainable development.
Eligible applicants should prepare their academic documents, proof of professional experience, English language certificate, motivation letter, and recommendation letters well before the 15 October 2026 deadline.
