The DAAD AgEcon Scholarships for 2025 provide an incredible opportunity for students from developing countries to pursue a Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics at the University of Hohenheim, Germany. Funded by the German Government, the program offers full scholarships to cover tuition fees, travel, and living expenses for selected candidates.
Key Details
- Host Country: Germany
- Eligible Countries: Developing Countries
- Study Level: Postgraduate/Master’s
- Category: Full Scholarship
- Stipend: €9,000/year
- Additional Benefits: Airfare, health insurance, and travel costs for research
- Deadline: December 15, 2024
Scholarship Overview
The DAAD AgEcon Scholarships are part of the DAAD’s EPOS initiative, which aims to support postgraduate courses related to development. The scholarship targets international students with strong academic backgrounds and professional experience who seek to address development-related issues through their studies and careers.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the 2025 DAAD AgEcon Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be citizens of a developing country.
- Have a minimum of 2 years of professional experience post-Bachelor’s degree (not including teaching or research positions in academia).
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, completed within the past 6 years.
- Have development-related goals and intentions.
- Not have lived in Germany for more than 15 months prior to the application deadline.
- Provide proof of English proficiency (IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90).
Scholarship Benefits
- Full waiver of tuition fees for two years.
- Monthly stipend of EUR 750.
- Health insurance coverage.
- Travel expenses to and from Germany.
- Two months of intensive German language training before the program begins.
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare the following documents:
- Completed DAAD Application Form.
- Updated CV in Europass format.
- Motivation letter (maximum 2 pages).
- Employer recommendation letter.
- Employment certificate(s).
- Proof of English proficiency.
- Diploma and transcript copies, with certified translations if applicable.
- University entrance qualification certificate, with certified translations if needed.
How to Apply
- Apply for the Agricultural Economics program at the University of Hohenheim through the HohCampus portal.
- Submit your DAAD EPOS scholarship application via email to agecon@uni-hohenheim.de.
Application Deadline
The deadline for both the scholarship and program application is December 15, 2024.
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