The DAAD MIDE Scholarship offers an 18-month Master's degree program in International and Development Economics at HTW Berlin, taught in English. This program is designed for students from developing countries and Germany who want to work in global economic affairs and development.
Eligibility criteria:
- Applicant must come from a developing country
- Applicant must have at least two years of professional experience in their field
- Applicant must have a first university degree with 180 ECTS
- Applicant must meet up to the English language requirements
- Applicant must not have graduated longer than 6 years ago from his/her former university (must have a degree)
- Applicant must fulfill the MIDE admission requirements
Benefits:
- Fully funded tuition
- Monthly payments of 934 euros
- Insurance coverage
- Travel allowance
- Monthly rent subsidy and allowance for accompanying family members
NOTE: The Service Fee for the programme amounting to 2,500 €, will be waived
Required documents:
- Letter of motivation
- Transcript of records and degree certificate
- CV (Europass format)
- Copy of passport
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate
IMPORTANT⚠️⚠️: Applicants who are selected by the DAAD in cooperation with HTW Berlin can then study in the university. For more information on the DAAD scholarship, please see the DAAD webpage.
How to apply for the DAAD scholarship?
Before you can apply for DAAD scholarship, you will need to indicate this in your MIDE application form and You must also complete the DAAD application form and the DAAD checklist and attach both documents to the MIDE application form. Don't forget to date and personally sign the checklist. Afterword submit a statement of motivation (the letter head is addressed to: "The Selection committee", dated and personally signed) in which the letter is explaining why you are interested in attending a particular postgraduate course with reference to your current employment. Please further explain your development related motivation and how you intend to make full use of your scholarship and education.
Important: When applying for more than one postgraduate course (maximum 3 courses), you have to submit one motivation letter only(the same for each course), explaining why you are applying for these specific courses and why you chose that priority. You do not have to submit a separate statement of motivation for the MIDE programme. Your statement of motivation for the DAAD scholarship will also serve as the required letter of motivation for the MIDE programme.
You need to submit at least two years of professional work experience and state your current work situation at the time of application as proof. It is required to submit the following proof: Certificate of employment that include the exact position and period of employment. These letters must come on official letter head, be dated and signed as well as carry a stamp( these letters are not going to be accepted as proof of employment include; Letters of appointment, work contracts, pay slips).
A letter of recommendation from the employer(s), ideally guaranteeing re-employment after completion of the postgraduate course in Germany. This/these letter(s) must come on official letterhead, have a current date and be signed as well as carry a stamp. Academic reference letters are not required for the scholarship application.
Category:
- Postgraduate Scholarships
- Masters Scholarships
NOTE: No IELTS Requirements.
Eligible Countries: Developing Countries
Host Country: Germany
Deadline: August 31, 2024
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