DAAD Scholarship & Germany Scholarships for Ethiopian Students

    Fully-funded DAAD scholarships, tuition-free public universities, and full APS + visa support — built for Ethiopian students applying to Germany in 2026.

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    €934
    DAAD monthly stipend
    €0
    Tuition at public universities
    100+
    Ethiopian students placed in Germany
    95%
    Visa success rate

    DAAD & Germany scholarships open to Ethiopian students

    Funding amounts, deadlines, and degree levels — updated for the 2026 intake.

    DAAD EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses

    Flagship DAAD scholarship for Ethiopian professionals in development-relevant fields (engineering, agriculture, public health, economics, education).

    Level: Master's / PhD
    Funding: €934/month + tuition + travel + health insurance
    Deadline: August – October (varies by program)

    DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Public Policy & Good Governance)

    Fully-funded master's for future leaders in public policy, governance, law, and economics.

    Level: Master's
    Funding: €934/month + tuition + travel + health insurance
    Deadline: 31 July

    DAAD Leadership for Africa (LfA)

    Targeted at African graduates — many Ethiopian students placed each year. Programs in STEM, social sciences, and management.

    Level: Master's
    Funding: Full tuition + monthly stipend + travel
    Deadline: Varies by host university

    Deutschlandstipendium

    Merit-based top-up scholarship at participating German universities. Stackable with other funding.

    Level: Bachelor's / Master's
    Funding: €300/month for 2 semesters (renewable)
    Deadline: Rolling — apply directly to your university

    Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's (Germany-coordinated)

    Two-year EU-funded master's split across 2-3 European universities, typically led by a German institution.

    Level: Master's
    Funding: Up to €1,400/month + tuition + travel
    Deadline: January – February

    Tuition-free Public Universities (no scholarship needed)

    Public universities across Germany charge no tuition. You only need to prove ~€11,904/year living costs in a blocked account.

    Level: Bachelor's / Master's
    Funding: €0 tuition + €300–500 semester contribution
    Deadline: 15 January / 15 July

    Eligibility for Ethiopian applicants

    Academic record

    Minimum 2.7 GPA (4.0 scale) for bachelor's; CGPA 3.0+ recommended for DAAD master's.

    Language

    English-taught programs: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 88 / Duolingo 110+. German-taught: TestDaF 4 or DSH-2.

    Work experience

    DAAD EPOS requires 2+ years of relevant work experience after your bachelor's.

    Age limit

    Most DAAD scholarships have no strict age limit, but degree completed within the last 6 years is preferred.

    Recommendation letters

    2 academic or professional references, signed and on letterhead.

    Application checklist

    Everything you need before submitting your DAAD or German university application.

    Translated and notarized academic transcripts
    Bachelor's / master's degree certificate
    Updated CV in Europass format
    Motivation letter / statement of purpose
    2 letters of recommendation
    English (or German) language certificate
    Passport copy (valid for 18+ months)
    Proof of work experience (for EPOS / Helmut-Schmidt)

    Why Ethiopian students choose Maraki for Germany

    Full APS certification support

    We handle the mandatory APS academic evaluation — translations, document submission, and follow-up — so your file is embassy-ready.

    DAAD-experienced advisors

    Our team has placed students into DAAD EPOS, Helmut-Schmidt, and Leadership for Africa. We know what selection panels look for.

    German-taught programs covered

    Need TestDaF or DSH? We connect you to vetted Goethe-Institut prep tracks and tuition-free Studienkolleg options.

    Blocked account + visa interview prep

    From opening your blocked account to mock interviews at the German Embassy in Addis, we handle every visa step.

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