Fully Funded DAAD AgEcon Scholarship in Germany For Developing Countries 2026
Are you passionate about development, economics, and social impact? The DAAD AgEcon Scholarship 2026 is now open for applications!
Funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) under its special initiative Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS), this fully funded opportunity supports talented candidates from developing countries who want to pursue a Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics at the University of Hohenheim, Germany.
This program is designed for professionals who have hands-on experience in public authorities, state institutions, or private companies in developing countries—particularly those engaged in projects and policies related to technology, economics, and development impact.
Scholarship Highlights
- Type: Master’s Scholarship
- Host Country: Germany
- University: University of Hohenheim
- Funding: Fully Funded
- Eligible Applicants: Citizens of developing countries
- Benefits: Tuition waiver, €11,904 yearly stipend, airfare, health insurance, family allowance, and more
- Deadline: December 15, 2025
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Eligibility Criteria
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of a developing country.
- Have at least 2 years of professional experience (after completing a Bachelor’s degree).
- Note: Employment in academia (teaching/research at a university) is generally not considered relevant experience, except in rare cases.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree (in a related field) obtained within the last 6 years, with above-average results.
- Show clear development-related motivations and career goals.
- Not have lived in Germany for more than 15 months prior to the application deadline.
- Provide official English proficiency test results, such as:
- IELTS Academic (minimum Band 6.5), or
- TOEFL iBT (minimum 90).
Scholarship Benefits
The DAAD AgEcon Scholarship provides a comprehensive support package, including:
- Full tuition coverage for the 2-year Agricultural Economics Master’s program at the University of Hohenheim.
Monthly stipend:
- €992 for Master’s students,
- €1,300 for doctoral students (€1,400 starting Feb 2026).
- Health, accident, and personal liability insurance.
- Travel allowance (to and from Germany, plus research-related travel).
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Additional support (if applicable):
- Monthly rent subsidy.
- Family allowance for accompanying dependents.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must prepare and submit the following:
- DAAD Application Form (signed and dated).
- Updated CV (Europass format, reverse chronological, without gaps).
- Motivation Letter (max 2 pages, signed and dated).
- Employer Recommendation Letter (from current employer).
- Employment Certificates proving relevant professional experience.
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL).
- Certified copies of Bachelor’s diploma & transcripts (with English/German translations if needed).
- University Entrance Qualification (UEQ) or equivalent secondary school certificate (with translations if needed).
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How to Apply
- Apply for admission to the AgEcon Master’s program via the University of Hohenheim’s HohCampus portal.
- Note: Applications sent by email will only be considered if you have also applied on HohCampus.
- Prepare and email all required DAAD EPOS scholarship documents to: agecon@uni-hohenheim.de.
- Ensure your complete application is submitted by the December 15, 2025 deadline.
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