Are you a young professional from a developing country aiming to study on a fully funded scholarship in Germany for a master’s program?
The prestigious DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2026 for the Master of Environmental Governance (MEG) program at the University of Freiburg offers a unique opportunity to gain cutting-edge education in sustainability, governance, and environmental management — tuition-free!

DAAD/EPOS Scholarship 2026 Overview

Program: Master of Environmental Governance (MEG)
University: University of Freiburg, Germany
Funding Body: DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst)
Scholarship Type: EPOS (Development-Related Postgraduate Courses)
Level: Master’s Degree
Duration: 2 years
Deadline: 15 October 2025
Program Start: October 2026
Location: Freiburg, Germany

DAAD Scholarship in Germany Coverage

Full Tuition Fees
Monthly stipend: approx. 934 EUR/month
Accommodation assistance
Travel Allowance
Health Insurance
Preparatory German course (if applicable)

Program Highlights—MEG at Freiburg

Focus on environmental policy, governance, and sustainability
International learning environment in one of Germany’s greenest cities
Interdisciplinary approach with links to research institutes like ICFG, UNU-EHS, ZEF
Excellent career prospects in UN, NGOs, development agencies, and academia

Who Can Apply for the EPOS Scholarship in Germany?

Eligible applicants for the DAAD Master’s Scholarship must have

Be a citizen of a developing country (DAC list)
Hold a Bachelor’s degree (not older than 6 years)
Have minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience (post-Bachelor)
Be in the upper third academically (high grades)
Not have resided in Germany for more than 15 months
Submit a compelling motivation letter and DAAD documents

Click Here to Read the Admission Requirements

Required Application Documents

DAAD Application Form (with handwritten signature)- Click Here Download
MEG Application Form– Click Here to Download
Motivation Letter (per MEG guidelines) –Click Here to Download the Guidelines
DAAD Priority Letter (if applying to multiple EPOS programs)
CV (in EUROPASS format with issue date)
Bachelor’s Transcript & Certificate (numeric grades + grading scale)
Professional Experience Certificate(s) (must state start and end dates)
2 Recommendation Letters – Click Here to Download the Guidelines
- One from employer
- One from academic reference
English Proficiency Certificate (TOEFL iBT 95 / IELTS 7 / Cambridge C1 / PTE 76)
Signed DAAD Checklist
APS Certificate (Required only for applicants from China, India, Vietnam)

All documents must be submitted in a single PDF file to:

info-meg@unr.uni-freiburg.de

Referees must send their letters directly to the same email (do not send them yourself).

Where to Send Your Application?

Email your complete, compressed PDF (containing all the above required documents) to:

info-meg@unr.uni-freiburg.de

Referees must send their letters directly to the same email (do not send them yourself).

Before applying, you can also complete the Online Eligibility Assessment (OEA) to determine your eligibility.

Apply Now

If you are a young professional from a developing country with a passion for environmental sustainability and global development — this is your chance to earn a fully funded Master’s degree from one of Germany’s top universities.