DAAD EPOS Scholarship at the University of Hohenheim, Germany -

A limited number of DAAD EPOS Scholarships are available for the M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics at the University of Hohenheim, Germany. This is part of the “Development-Related Postgraduate Courses” (EPOS) initiative.

The DAAD EPOS scholarship aims to support outstanding candidates from developing countries with strong academic and professional backgrounds.

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DAAD EPOS Scholarships: Comprehensive Benefits for Recipients

DAAD EPOS Scholarship recipients will have their tuition fees fully covered for the two-year Agricultural Economics Master’s program. In addition, the scholarship includes health insurance, a monthly living allowance, travel expenses to and from Germany, and research-related costs (visit the EPOS webpage for additional details). Additionally, the scholarship includes an intensive German language course, which runs from August to September at a German language center before the start of the Master’s program.

About the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

The DAAD is a privately and federally funded, self-governing national agency representing 365 German higher education institutions, including universities, technical universities, and colleges of applied sciences, music, and art. While the DAAD does not offer its own study programs, it provides competitive, merit-based grants for study and research at accredited institutions in Germany. DAAD also funds scholarships for German students to study abroad.

M.Sc. Agricultural Economics Scholarships

Application Deadline: 15 Dec 2024
Country of Study: Germany
Institution: University of Hohenheim
Program Type: Master’s
Sponsor: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Open to: Both Men and Women

Eligibility for M.Sc. Agricultural Economics Scholarships

Applicants must meet both the general DAAD EPOS criteria and the specific admission requirements for the Agricultural Economics Scholarships (Ag Econ) program.

DAAD EPOS Agricultural Economics Scholarships Selection Criteria
To be considered for the scholarship, candidates must fulfill the following:

Must be a citizen of a developing country.
Have at least two years of professional experience post-Bachelor’s degree, by the time of application.
Academic degrees should be no older than six years.
Demonstrate development-related motivations and intentions.
Must not have lived in Germany for more than 15 months by the time of the application deadline.

M.Sc. Agricultural Economics Program Requirements
Candidates must also meet the following conditions to be eligible for the Master’s program:

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field with above-average results.
Official proof of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS band 6.5, TOEFL ibt 90).
Evidence of undergraduate coursework in statistics and economics.
Completion of the Ag Econ Pre-Test for self-evaluation.

Eligibility for DAAD EPOS Scholarship:

Applicants for the DAAD EPOS Scholarship typically have work experience in public authorities, state institutions, or private companies in developing countries. These candidates are usually involved in the planning and execution of directives and projects with a focus on development policies in technology, economics, and social impact.

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Interview Process and Important Dates

Application Period: November 15 – December 15
Selection of Awardees: February
German Language Course: August
Master’s Program Start Date: October

Required Documents for Application

A signed and dated checklist of all required DAAD application documents (must be physically printed, signed with a pen, and scanned).
Signed and dated DAAD Application Form.
Updated CV (Europass format), reverse chronological order, with the date of issue and no gaps.
Motivation Letter (maximum 2 pages), with the date of issue.
Employer Recommendation on official letterhead, with details on the position, referee contact information, and date.
Certificates of Employment.
Proof of English proficiency.
Copies of Diplomas and Transcripts of Records (with certified English or German translations).
University Entrance Qualification (UEQ) copies with certified translations (if not in English or German).
Ranking Letter (if necessary to prove above-average academic performance).
APS Certificate (for applicants from India, China, and Vietnam).

Application Deadline

The deadline for the DAAD EPOS Scholarship at the University of Hohenheim is December 15, 2024.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the University of Hohenheim’s HohCampus portal to apply. Applications consist of two parts:

Email the DAAD forms and supporting documents to agecon@uni-hohenheim.de.
Submit your application for admission to the “AgEcon” program via the HohCampus portal (Apply here)

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