Verified 2026 Parent & Student Guide · Germany
DAAD Scholarship Master Profile Guide
Complete 2026 guide to DAAD Scholarship Master Profile Guide for Indian students and parents.
Last verified February 2026, against the DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) official scholarship database.DAAD applications are always free — never pay a third-party "DAAD consultant" claiming to guarantee selection.
Executive Summary: Germany's Premier State Scholarship
The DAAD Scholarship (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) is the official scholarship program of the German federal government, designed to support outstanding international graduate students.
This Master Profile page combines:
- Parent & Student Master Guide: Explains the monthly stipend (€934/mo), travel allowance, health insurance coverage, and selection criteria in clear English.
- Programmatic DB Record Slot: Database integration slot rendering live deadline dates, portal links, and stipend values from our database.
Key Fellowship Parameters at a Glance
- Monthly Living Stipend: €934 / month (Completely satisfies the German Blocked Account requirement!) (Blocked Account Manual).
- Additional Benefits: Full student health insurance + travel allowance (~€1,000) + 2-month intensive German language course.
- Target Audience: Indian graduates holding a 4-year B.Tech or equivalent degree with at least 2 years of professional work experience.
- Application Deadline: October 15th to November 15th (For enrollment in the following year's Winter intake).
🔌 Programmatic DB Component Schema: DAADScholarshipDetailCard
{
"component": "DAADScholarshipDetailCard",
"props": {
"scholarship_id": "DE-DAAD-MASTERS",
"schema_mapping": {
"stipend_eur": "monthly_stipend_amount_eur",
"health_insurance": "is_health_insurance_covered",
"travel_allowance": "travel_allowance_eur",
"application_deadline": "application_deadline_date",
"portal_url": "daad_portal_application_link"
}
}
}
Next Steps for Students & Parents
- Prepare for DAAD panel interview: DE-EXAM-06: DAAD Scholarship Panel Interview Guide.
- Review Blocked Account setup steps: DE-FUND-02: Blocked Account Manual.
- Review Master Scholarship Directory: DE-HUB-04: Master Scholarship Directory Hub Guide.
Content Architecture & Next Steps
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