The German Government has announced applications for the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) International Postgraduate Scholarship 2026 in Germany.

Through the DAAD, students from Kenya can now access a wide range of fully funded opportunities to study, research, and pursue academic development in Germany.

The program is open to international students from all parts of the world and offers fully funded opportunities to pursue Master’s, MPhil, or short courses at leading German universities with a monthly allowance of Ksh 151,776.

Fresh graduates and result-awaiting students are also encouraged to apply.

DAAD is one of the world’s most prestigious scholarship programs. It provides financial support to outstanding students who wish to advance their studies in Germany.

 Fields covered under the scholarship include Visual Communication and Film, Fine Art, Architecture, Design, and Music.

The scholarship lasts between 12 and 24 months, depending on the course and university. All major expenses are covered, making it one of the most attractive opportunities for postgraduate study abroad.

To apply for the DAAD International Postgraduate Scholarship 2026, candidates must meet the following requirements:

Open to applicants of all nationalities

Must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university

The last degree must have been completed within the past six years.  In most programmes that require a first university degree, you can apply in your last year of study.

Applications must be submitted in German or English

Proof of English proficiency is required (e.g., IELTS or TOEFL)

Duration of the funding

Master’s Degree course:

After the first year of study, your academic achievements will be assessed in a further funding procedure. If this shows that you will successfully complete your programme within a reasonable period of time, the scholarship will continue as planned.

Under certain circumstances, scholarship holders may also receive the following additional benefits:

To help scholarship holders prepare for their stay in Germany, the DAAD also offers language support:

Application Deadline

The DAAD scholarship deadline 2026 differs for each program. Important dates include:

Architecture: 24th September 2025

Music: 25th September 2025

Performing Arts: 25th September 2025

Fine Art, Design, Visual Communication, and Film: 10th November 2025

Doctoral Programmes in Germany

The DAAD is also offering doctoral grants in Germany for young scientists and academics who wish to further their qualifications with a PhD.

Eligible applicants must hold a Master’s degree with above-average grades (Second Class Upper or higher). In addition, the last degree must not be older than six years, and special regulations apply to fields like medicine, veterinary medicine, and dentistry.

Application procedures may vary depending on the scholarship programme. To find out where and how to apply, please read the “Application procedure” section of the Call for Applications in the Scholarship database: www.funding-guide.de.

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