{"id":67395,"date":"2025-11-24T19:14:33","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T19:14:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=67395"},"modified":"2025-11-24T19:14:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T19:14:33","slug":"2025-daad-epos-scholarships-for-m-sc-agricultural-economics-at-the-university-of-hohenheim-fully-funded-masters-opportunity-for-developing-countries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=67395","title":{"rendered":"2025 DAAD EPOS Scholarships for M.Sc. Agricultural Economics at the University of Hohenheim: Fully Funded Master\u2019s Opportunity for Developing Countries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><u>The\u00a0<strong>DAAD EPOS Scholarship for the M.Sc.\u00a0<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong>Agricultural Economics<\/strong>\u00a0at the\u00a0<strong>University of Hohenheim (Germany)<\/strong>\u00a0is a prestigious, fully funded graduate opportunity designed for outstanding candidates from\u00a0<strong>developing countries<\/strong>. Offered under the\u00a0<strong>DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)<\/strong>\u00a0initiative, this program supports professionals committed to advancing development policies in areas such as economics, technology, agriculture, and social impact.<\/p>\n<p>The scholarship provides full tuition coverage, a monthly stipend, travel expenses, research support, health insurance, and an intensive\u00a0<strong>German language course<\/strong>\u00a0prior to the start of the program.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>About the DAAD EPOS Program<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)<\/strong>\u00a0offers the EPOS scholarship to strengthen capacity building in developing countries. Selected scholars are typically engaged in public institutions, state agencies, or private sector organizations where they contribute to development projects and policies.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> DAAD EPOS Scholarship Eligibility<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To be considered for the EPOS scholarship, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nationality<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Must be a citizen of a\u00a0<strong>developing country<\/strong>\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/static.daad.de\/media\/daad_de\/pdfs_nicht_barrierefrei\/in-deutschland-studieren-forschen-lehren\/dac_laenderliste_epos.pdf\">list of eligible countries<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Professional Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum of\u00a0<strong>2 years of relevant professional experience<\/strong>\u00a0after completing a Bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/li>\n<li>Experience must be in a public authority, state institution, or private company in a developing country.<\/li>\n<li>Note: University teaching or research is\u00a0<em>not<\/em>\u00a0accepted as relevant experience except in very exceptional cases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Academic Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Academic degrees must be\u00a0<strong>less than 6 years old<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong\u00a0<strong>development-related motivations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Must\u00a0<strong>not<\/strong>\u00a0have lived in Germany for more than\u00a0<strong>15 months<\/strong>\u00a0at the time of application deadline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Eligibility for the M.Sc. Agricultural Economics Program<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In addition to DAAD\u2019s criteria, applicants must also meet the University of Hohenheim\u2019s admission requirements:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Academic Background<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>Bachelor\u2019s degree in a related field<\/strong>\u00a0with above-average results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>English Proficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Only\u00a0<strong>official test results<\/strong>\u00a0are accepted:\n<ul>\n<li>IELTS Academic: minimum\u00a0<strong>6.5<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>TOEFL iBT: minimum\u00a0<strong>90<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A certificate from your university is not accepted under any circumstances.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Coursework Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Evidence of completed undergraduate coursework in:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Statistics<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Economics<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>AgEcon PreTest<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Applicants must submit proof of having completed the\u00a0<strong>AgEcon PreTest<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Assessment Documents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Downloadable admission regulations:\n<ul>\n<li>Official version (German)<\/li>\n<li>Reference version (English)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Program Details: Duration, Structure, and Funding<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>M.Sc. Agricultural Economics<\/strong>\u00a0program lasts\u00a0<strong>two years<\/strong>\u00a0and begins every\u00a0<strong>October<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Funding Provided by DAAD EPOS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Full tuition fee waiver<\/strong>\u00a0for 2 years.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monthly living stipend<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Health insurance<\/strong>\u00a0coverage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel allowance<\/strong>\u00a0to and from Germany.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Research travel support<\/strong>\u00a0(details on EPOS webpage).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Two-month intensive German language course<\/strong>\u00a0(August to September) prior to the program start.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Important Application Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scholarship Application Window:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>November 15 \u2013 December 15<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Selection of Awardees:<\/strong>\u00a0February<\/li>\n<li><strong>German Language Course:<\/strong>\u00a0Begins in\u00a0<strong>August<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Master\u2019s Program Start:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>October<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Application Process<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Part 1: DAAD EPOS Scholarship Application (Email Submission)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applicants must email all required documents as PDF attachments to:<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:agecon@uni-hohenheim.de\"><strong>agecon@uni-hohenheim.de<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Important Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not merge all documents into a single PDF.<\/li>\n<li>Use the naming format:<br \/>\nNumber \u2013 Surname Name \u2013 Document Type<br \/>\nExample: 1. Martins Erika \u2013 DAAD Application Form<\/li>\n<li>Avoid sending download links. Attach PDFs directly.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure your\u00a0<strong>HohCampus application number<\/strong>\u00a0is included in the email subject line.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Required Documents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Checklist printed, signed, scanned.<\/li>\n<li>DAAD Application Form, signed and dated.<\/li>\n<li>Europass CV in reverse chronological order.<\/li>\n<li>Motivation Letter (max 2 pages).\n<ul>\n<li>If applying to multiple EPOS programs (max 3), the same letter must be used, with clear justification for program choices and ranking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Employer Recommendation letter on official letterhead.<\/li>\n<li>Employment Certificates showing minimum 2 years of relevant experience.<\/li>\n<li>Official English Proficiency Test results\n<ul>\n<li>May be submitted after Dec 15 but no later than mid-January.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s Diploma and Transcript (with certified translations if needed).<\/li>\n<li>Secondary School Certificate (UEQ) with translations.<\/li>\n<li>Ranking Letter (if GPA appears below average on German scale).<\/li>\n<li>APS Certificate for applicants from China, India, or Vietnam.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Part 2: University Admission Application (<a href=\"https:\/\/hohcampus.verw.uni-hohenheim.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HohCampus Portal<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All scholarship applicants\u00a0<strong>must<\/strong>\u00a0create a corresponding application on the University of Hohenheim\u2019s official portal:<br \/>\n<strong>HohCampus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Application deadline:\u00a0<strong>December 15<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>New applications become available\u00a0<strong>mid-November<\/strong>\u00a0each year.<\/li>\n<li>The March 15 deadline applies only to\u00a0<strong>self-funded<\/strong>\u00a0non-EU\/EEA students, not EPOS applicants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Admission requirements are detailed on the University\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>DAAD EPOS Scholarship for the M.Sc. Agricultural Economics at the University of Hohenheim<\/strong>\u00a0is one of the most competitive and impactful postgraduate opportunities for professionals from developing countries. With full financial support, an immersive academic program, and training designed to empower future development leaders, this scholarship provides exceptional career advancement and capacity-building opportunities. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to begin preparations early, review all eligibility criteria, and submit complete applications before the December 15 deadline.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Check eligibility and click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-hohenheim.de\/en\/agecon-scholarships#jfmulticontent_c514444-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>\u00a0to apply<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0DAAD EPOS Scholarship for the M.Sc.\u00a0 Agricultural Economics\u00a0at the\u00a0University of Hohenheim (Germany)\u00a0is a prestigious, fully funded graduate opportunity designed for outstanding candidates from\u00a0developing countries. Offered under the\u00a0DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)\u00a0initiative, this program supports professionals committed to advancing development policies in areas such as economics, technology, agriculture, and social impact. 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