**DAAD/EPOS Scholarships Bursary 2026/2027 – Closing Date: 15 October 2025

Hey future environmental leaders! Ready to make a real impact on our planet AND boost your career? The incredible DAAD/EPOS Scholarships are back for 2026/2027, offering South African and other eligible young professionals from developing countries the chance to pursue a Master’s degree in Environmental Governance in Germany. If you’re passionate about environmental issues and dream of studying abroad, this bursary could be your golden ticket!

So, what’s the deal with the DAAD/EPOS Scholarships? Simply put, this isn’t just any bursary; it’s a prestigious opportunity designed for young professionals from developing countries, including South Africa, who want to make a difference in environmental management. It’s specifically for those aiming to study the Master of Science in Environmental Governance (MEG) program at the University of Freiburg in Germany. This bursary aims to support your postgraduate studies, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to tackle pressing environmental challenges globally.

Who Can Apply?

This bursary is super competitive, so listen up! You’ll need to tick ALL these boxes:

From a DAC Country: You must be a young professional from one of the developing countries on the DAC list. (Yes, South Africa is on this list, so good news for our Mzansi applicants!)
Recent Graduate: Your last academic degree shouldn’t be older than six years by 15 October 2025 (at the time of application).
Work Experience: You need a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience *after* getting your Bachelor’s degree. This experience must be hands-on, not just internships or volunteer work. Heads up: general academic roles (like teaching or research at a university) usually don’t count for this specific scholarship, except in very rare cases.
Academic Rockstar: You should have an above-average academic degree (meaning you were in the upper third of your class!).
Limited Germany Stay: You must not have resided in Germany for more than 15 months before applying.

What Does It Cover?

While the original source doesn’t list every single perk, DAAD/EPOS scholarships are generally known for being comprehensive! This bursary is designed to support your full-time postgraduate studies in the MSc Environmental Governance (MEG) program at the University of Freiburg. This means it typically covers tuition fees, living expenses, travel costs, and other study-related expenses, allowing you to focus completely on your studies and making a real impact in the environmental field.

How to Apply?

Applying for this awesome opportunity requires careful attention to detail! Here’s your step-by-step guide:

Check Your Eligibility (Optional but Recommended): Before diving deep, consider completing the Online Eligibility Assessment (OEA). This quick check will tell you if you meet the admission requirements for the MEG program and the DAAD scholarship. Make sure to do this by 1 October 2025, if you choose to.
Gather Your Documents: All required application documents (which you’ll find detailed on the official MEG programme admissions page) need to be combined into a *single PDF file*. Incomplete applications won’t be considered, so double-check everything!
Look Out for the Application Link: The online application form link will be published on 1 July 2025. Mark your calendars!
Reference Letters: This is crucial! Your referees *must* send their reference letters directly to the MEG programme via email: admissions.meg@envgov.uni-freiburg.de. Do NOT send them yourself.
Streamlined Application: Good news! If you submit all the required documents for the MEG programme and this scholarship, you won’t need to submit extra documents usually requested in the general DAAD application form (like a project outline).

For more detailed information and to access the official application page when it’s live, head over to the Official DAAD/EPOS Scholarships Webpage for MEG.

If becoming an environmental leader and studying in Germany sounds like your dream come true, don’t miss out on the DAAD/EPOS Scholarships Bursary 2026/2027! Start preparing your application now and explore more amazing bursary opportunities on Bursaries Room to secure your funded future!