German Academic Exchange Service. Largest scholarship organization in the world.
World's largest funding organization for international exchange. €934/month Masters, €1,300/month PhD. Covers tuition, health insurance, return travel, research allowance. Many tuition-free German universities.
Bachelors with excellent grades, relevant work experience preferred
Yes. Nigerian citizens are eligible to apply for the DAAD Scholarship. Bachelors with excellent grades, relevant work experience preferred
The DAAD Scholarship provides: €934-1,300/month + tuition + insurance + flights. Full details are available on the official application page.
The current application window closes Oct-Nov 2026. Deadlines shift year to year, so confirm on the official site before submitting.
Applications are submitted through the official portal: https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/. Nigerian applicants should prepare academic transcripts, a CV, references, and any language test results (IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programmes) well ahead of the deadline.
This is a largest provider opportunity for Masters / PhD candidates. Strong academic records, clear research or career goals, and demonstrated leadership are typical of successful applicants from Nigeria.