It will offer 30 digital scholarships to students who were unable to pursue their master’s studies due to circumstantial reasons.
It will offer 30 digital scholarships to students who were unable to pursue their master’s studies due to circumstantial reasons.
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) will offer 30 digital scholarships to students who were unable to pursue their master’s studies due to circumstantial reasons.
In a report from Erudera, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research will finance the program, aiming to support young individuals in obtaining a digital master’s degree abroad. It specifically targets students who were unable to study abroad due to health or family commitments.
“Experiences during the pandemic have shown that digital formats give students access to high-quality international courses,” DAAD President Prof. Dr. Joybrato Mukherjee said.
“With the new program, we, therefore, want to use the digital possibilities to create more diversity and equal opportunities when accessing international courses,” he added.
Scholarship holders can complete their master’s degree at a foreign university through online or blended learning, allowing them to study either full or part-time while fulfilling family responsibilities.
These students will also receive subsidies for tuition fees at foreign universities, and those engaged in blended learning may receive grants for travel and other expenses up to three times per year.
The program aims to create a flexible learning process and encourages students to pursue their academic goals. It is particularly beneficial for students with children, those taking care of relatives, and individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses.
It is open to applicants from all disciplines, except for art objects and architecture, who wish to obtain a full master’s degree at a foreign university. DAAD will award the 30 digital scholarships to students facing vulnerable circumstances.
The availability of programs dedicated to enhancing academic careers can be highly appealing, seen with the increase in the number of international students in Germany.
DAAD reported a 70 percent rise in the number of international students enrolled in German universities and colleges in the 2020/2021 academic year, reaching a total of 324,729 students compared to 184,960 students in the previous semester.
Currently, international students account for 11 percent of all students in Germany, 12.6 percent in universities, and 8.6 percent in universities of applied sciences.
Founded in 1925, the DAAD has funded approximately 2.8 million scholars worldwide, making it the largest organization for international student and researcher exchange. In addition to grants and scholarships, it promotes German studies and language around the world, assists developing nations in establishing effective educational institutions, and advises on cultural, education, and development policies.
