The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), in collaboration with the Egyptian Al Alfi Foundation, is offering fully funded scholarships for students pursuing a Master’s degree in International Education Management. This program takes place in Germany and Egypt and combines attendance-based and online learning phases over a period of three years (six semesters).

Program Details

• Host Universities: Ludwigsburg University of Education (Germany) & Helwan University (Egypt)
• Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
• Study Level: Master’s Degree
• Start Date: October 2026
• Language of Instruction: English
• Number of Scholarships: 8
• Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
• Application Fee: No

Scholarship Benefits

The EPOS DAAD Scholarship provides financial support throughout the program, covering:

• A monthly stipend of 992 Euros
• Health insurance
• Travel expenses
• Additional benefits (if applicable):
  • Monthly rent allowance
  • Allowance for accompanying family members

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree
• Have at least two years of professional work experience
• Be proficient in English (B2 Level CEFR):
  • TOEFL IBT: 79
  • IELTS: 6.0
• Apply from educational fields or any development cooperation sector
• Be interested in international learning environments

Application Timeline

• Applications Open: January 1, 2025
• DAAD Scholarship Application Deadline: March 15, 2025 (23:59 CET)
• Interview Invitations Sent: March 24, 2025
• Interview Dates: April 1-3, 2025
• Self-Funded Applicant Deadline: May 31, 2025
• Acceptance Notification: End of May 2025
• Final DAAD Selection: End of May 2025
• Scholarship Award Letters Issued: Mid-June 2025
• Start of Study: October 2026

Required Documents

To apply, candidates must submit the following:
✅ INEMA application form
✅ Updated CV (using the required format)
✅ Bachelor’s degree certificate & transcripts
✅ School diploma
✅ Letter of recommendation from employer (signed and dated)
✅ Motivation letter (about two pages, personally signed)
✅ Copy of passport (information page)
✅ Other supporting documents (if requested)

Additional Requirements for EPOS DAAD Scholarship Applicants

• Must have obtained their degree within the last six years
• Proof of current employment
• DAAD application form
• Employment verification letter
• Recommendation letter from the last attended institution (official letterhead, stamp, recent date, and signature)**

Important Notes

• DAAD selects scholarship recipients, NOT the universities
• Successful candidates receive admission letters by May 2025
• Applicants are encouraged to explore private funding options

How to apply:

Download the application form, fill it out, and submit it along with other documents to Ms. Claudia Iffland: [email protected]

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Applicants who wish to apply for an EPOS scholarship, have to fulfill the following additional requirements:

• It Should not be more than six years from their graduation from University.
• All EPOS applications will be made available to the DAAD and are to be addressed to Ms. Claudia Iffland, inema(at)ph-ludwigsburg.de only.

Applications sent to the DAAD or via the DAAD portal will NOT be considered.