Scholarship Overview
The DAAD EPOS Scholarship offers qualified professionals from eligible low- and middle-income countries the opportunity to pursue a Master of Science in International Health (MScIH) at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin in Germany. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) awards up to three scholarships per year for this intensive 12-month study track. The programme begins with a German language course in July, followed by core academic modules in Berlin from September to December. Students then take advanced coursework from January to April in Berlin, with options to take modules in Heidelberg, Germany, or Bergen, Norway. From May to August, scholars complete their Master's thesis at the National Institute of Public Health in Cuernavaca, Mexico, before returning home at the end of August.
Benefits
The scholarship provides structured academic preparation, including a preparatory German course, alongside coverage for international study modules across Germany, Norway, and Mexico. Precise details regarding the exact stipend, travel allowance, insurance, and additional financial provisions are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Who Can Apply
To qualify for the DAAD EPOS Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a national of an eligible low- or middle-income country under the DAAD EPOS programme.
- Hold a recognized four-year university degree (or 240 ECTS credits) completed within the last six years, with far above-average academic performance placing them in the top third of their class.
- Have earned at least two years of relevant professional work experience after completing their first university degree.
- Demonstrate English language proficiency with an IELTS score of at least Band 6, or a TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper-based) or 80 (internet-based). Candidates from specified African nations may instead provide an official university certificate confirming their entire degree was taught in English.
- Provide an APS certificate if applying from China, India, Mongolia, or Vietnam.
How to Apply
Applications for the 2026/2027 intake must be submitted between 1 August and 15 October 2026 for a September 2027 programme start. Candidates must complete the official online application form and compile a complete document package, including signed DAAD forms, a Europass CV, a motivation letter of up to two pages, employer recommendations, work certificates, academic transcripts, and a passport scan. All documents must adhere strictly to the institution's file-naming instructions and be sent via email to the designated address.
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Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the official scholarship website.