University of Freiburg DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2026 | Fully Funded MSc in Environmental Governance, Germany

JOB OVERVIEW

University: University of Freiburg
Program: MSc Environmental Governance (MEG)
Degree Level: Master’s
Location: Germany
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Eligible Nationalities: All International Students
Application Deadline: October 15, 2025

About the DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2026

The University of Freiburg, in collaboration with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), is offering the EPOS Scholarship 2026 for international students pursuing a Master’s degree in Environmental Governance (MEG). This scholarship is fully funded and targets young professionals from developing countries who have demonstrated leadership and academic excellence.

The program is part of the DAAD’s EPOS initiative, which supports postgraduate courses related to development in Germany. Candidates will be selected first by the university, followed by the final approval from DAAD.

Financial Coverage

The DAAD EPOS Scholarship at the University of Freiburg provides comprehensive financial support including:

• Monthly stipend
• Travel costs to and from Germany
• Free accommodation or accommodation allowance
• Health insurance
• Family support (if applicable)

There is no application fee for this scholarship program.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the University of Freiburg DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2026, applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Hold an undergraduate degree (Bachelor’s) in a relevant field
• Have a minimum of two years of relevant professional work experience (volunteering and internships not accepted)
• Possess a degree obtained within the last six years (not older than October 2019)
• Present an above-average academic record (upper third of your class)
• Be from a developing or transition country (as defined by DAAD)
• Must not have resided in Germany for more than 15 months prior to application
• If holding a previous Master’s degree, applicants must clearly justify the need for a second postgraduate qualification
• Work experience in academia (teaching/research) is not generally accepted, unless in exceptional cases

Required Documents

All documents must be compiled into a single compressed PDF file and emailed to info-meg@unr.uni-freiburg.de.

You will need:

• Completed DAAD Application Form
• MEG Application Form
• Online Application Form (OEA) result confirmation
• Personal Statement
• Statement of Purpose
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Passport (scanned copy)
• Academic transcripts and degree certificates
• Medical fitness certificate
• One Letter of Recommendation (must be sent directly by referee)

Note: No need to include a research proposal or project outline, even if indicated in the DAAD form.

How to Apply

1. Check Eligibility
   Complete the Online Eligibility Assessment (OEA) on the official MEG program website.
   • Deadline to complete OEA: October 8, 2025
   • Within one week, you will receive an email regarding your eligibility for the program and DAAD scholarship.
2. Prepare Application Package
   Combine all required documents into one PDF file and email it to info-meg@unr.uni-freiburg.de
3. Submit Recommendation Letter
   Your referee should send their letter directly to the same email address. Letters submitted by applicants themselves will not be accepted.

About the University of Freiburg

Founded in 1457, the University of Freiburg is one of the oldest and most prestigious research universities in Germany. Located in the city of Freiburg, it has a global reputation for excellence in teaching and research in the arts, social sciences, environmental studies, and natural sciences.

Application Deadline

Final deadline to submit your application is: October 15, 2025

Official Link

To access full application instructions and documents, visit the official scholarship page

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