DAAD Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Music: Partial Tuition Plus Other Stipends to Study in GermanyJuly 31, 2024 by DigitalVaults Scholarship Board
- Amount: 934 euros monthly, etc
- Deadline: September 26, 2024
Scholarship Overview
- Country: Germany
- Scholarship Type: Merit-based
- Institutions: Participating Universities
- Funded by: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
- Tuition Type: Partial tuition
- Degree Program: Masters
- Scholarship Amount: 934 euros monthly, etc
- Separate Application Required?: Yes
- Deadline: 26 September, 2024.
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Scholarship Benefits
Please note that the DAAD does not cover tuition fees.
The scholarship includes a monthly payment of 934 euros. You will also receive a travel allowance and a one-time study allowance.
Additionally, the scholarship covers payments towards health, accident, and personal liability insurance.
After the funding starts, you may be able to apply for some extra benefits, such as:
- A monthly rent subsidy (make sure to read section D, point 9)
- A monthly allowance for accompanying family members (check section F, point 3)
- If you have a disability or chronic illness, you may get a subsidy for extra costs in Germany that aren’t covered by other sources (see section F, point 8)
- Support for climate-friendly travel or reimbursement of carbon offsets for air travel
To help you improve your language skills before your stay in Germany, the DAAD offers:
- Payment for an online language course after you receive the scholarship award letter
- A German language course (2, 4 or 6 months) before your study visit, if needed based on your language proficiency and the requirements of your host institution (participation is mandatory if the language of instruction or work is German)
- An allowance for a personal German language course during your scholarship period
- Reimbursement for taking the TestDaF or DSH language test
Eligibility
To be eligible, you’ll need to have earned your first university degree in Music by the time you start the scholarship-supported study program. Alternatively, you should have exhausted all the training options available for your instrument in your home country.
The program accepts:
- A Master’s or postgraduate degree that leads to a final qualification
- A complementary course that doesn’t result in a final degree (not an undergraduate program)
You can complete this study program at any state German college of music that you choose.
As a general rule, your university degree should be no more than 6 years old by the application deadline.
The college you apply to will set the age limits for admission, which may vary depending on your academic level and chosen subject.
If you’ve been living in Germany for more than 15 months by the application deadline, your application cannot be considered.
By the time you start the scholarship, you’ll need to have a level of language proficiency that meets the requirements of your chosen university.
How to apply
To apply, you will need to provide the following:
- Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certificates and Reports
- Academic Transcripts
- Motivational Letter
- Research Proposal
Degree Programme Duration Funding
Funding is available for Master’s studies, concert exam preparation, and participation in master classes.
Start Date: Usually from October 1 of the next year, or earlier if you take a German language course before the study programme.
Duration: Scholarships are awarded for the entire duration of the chosen study programme, ranging from 10 to 24 months. In your application, specify the total period for which you seek funding. For instance, if you plan a 2-year degree, indicate two years as the scholarship duration in your application. After your first study year, your academic performance will be evaluated in a further funding procedure. If it shows you are likely to complete your programme within a reasonable time, the scholarship will continue.
Extension: Extending the scholarship beyond 24 months is only possible if you move to a new stage in studies (e.g., from a Master’s degree to an advanced programme like a concert exam or master class). Highly qualified candidates can apply for an extension for a concert exam for up to 24 months.
Complementary Studies Not Leading to a Final Qualification:
Funding: One academic year is funded. In some cases, the scholarship can be extended upon request.
Start Date: Usually from October 1 of the next year, or earlier if you take a German language course before the study programme.
Additional Information
This scholarship provides you the chance to further your education in Germany through a postgraduate or continuing program in music. Additionally, the scholarships facilitate the exchange of knowledge and networking amongst your peers.
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