DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Scholarships

The German Academic Exchange Service offers scholarships annually to New Zealand students for graduate study in German universities in all academic disciplines including the fields of music and fine arts.

Eligibility: 

Study Scholarships for graduates of All Disciplines

Candidates must hold a Bachelors degree of a high standard. Candidates are generally preferred to give evidence of an adequate knowledge of the German language.  Exceptions are possible when scholarship holders are enrolled in international degree courses, which are given in English

Value and number awarded: 

Each scholarship provides for the following:

1. A monthly allowance which is dependent on the candidate's academic qualifications;
2. Travel allowance;
3. A study fee allowance of up to €500 per semester if study fees apply.

Number of scholarships awarded varies each year.

Closing Date: 

31 August

How to Apply: 

1. Check your eligibility
2. Read the regulations.pdf (94KB)
3. Download the application form (252KB)

All applications should be sent (by due date) directly to:

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
PO Box 1687
Wellington 6140, New Zealand
Email: german.embassy@iconz.co.nz

Decisions made: 

Nominations made to DAAD committee in Bonn in September. Final decisions made by DAAD the following year.