DAAD 2024 Postgraduate Study Scholarship in Music for International Students

If you’re a music graduate looking to further your education in Germany, the DAAD Postgraduate Study Scholarship in Music could be your perfect opportunity. This scholarship offers funding for postgraduate studies at state German colleges of music, helping to foster international exchange and professional networking.

What the Scholarship Covers

The DAAD scholarship supports a variety of postgraduate music programs, including:

• Master’s Degree or Postgraduate Courses: Pursue a degree that leads to a final qualification.
• Complementary Courses: Take additional courses without aiming for a final qualification.

You can choose from programs like a four-semester Master’s degree (2nd cycle) or a shorter two-semester course for a concert examination, masterclass, or even a PhD in an artistic subject.

Scholarship Benefits

Here’s what you can expect if you’re awarded the DAAD Postgraduate Study Scholarship in Music:

• Monthly Stipend: Receive 850 euros per month.
• Travel Allowance: Cover your travel expenses.
• One-off Study Allowance: Get initial support for study-related costs.
• Health Insurance: Payments towards health, accident, and personal liability insurance.

Additional benefits may include:

• Rent Subsidy: Extra support for housing costs.
• Family Allowance: Monthly allowance for accompanying family members.

Language Support

To help you integrate and succeed in Germany, the DAAD offers:

• Online Language Course: Access the “Deutsch-Uni Online (DUO)” course for six months.
• Language Course in Germany: Depending on your German skills, you may receive funding for a 2, 4, or 6-month language course before starting your studies. This is compulsory if your program is taught in German.
• Test Reimbursement: Get reimbursed for TestDaF or DSH examination fees.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the DAAD Postgraduate Study Scholarship in Music, you need to:

• Hold a Degree in Music: You must have completed a university degree in music or equivalent training in your home country.
• Meet Age and Residency Criteria: Final exams should have been taken within the last six years. Applicants residing in Germany for more than 15 months before the application deadline are not eligible.
• Language Proficiency: You should have the necessary language skills for your chosen program by the time you start. If not, you must show a plan to reach the required level.

Selection Process

A specialized DAAD committee, composed of professors from German music colleges, will evaluate your application. This includes reviewing written materials and sound recordings.

Application Deadline

The application deadline for the DAAD Postgraduate Study Scholarship in Music is September 26, 2024.