| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Scholarship Type | Fully Funded (German Government) |
| 🏛️ Funded By | DAAD — German Academic Exchange Service |
| 📍 Study Destination | Germany (public universities — near-zero tuition) |
| 💰 Total Package Value | €25,000 – €32,000 per year |
| 📚 Level of Study | Master’s / PhD / Research |
| 🗓️ Application Window | July – October 2025 |
| 📅 Key Deadline | October – November 2025 (most programs) |
| 🌍 Eligible Nationality | Nigerian citizens |
What’s Covered
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- Near-zero tuition at German public universities
- Monthly living stipend (€934 – €1,500/month)
- Health insurance allowance (€103/month)
- Return airfare (Lagos ↔ Germany)
- Study and research allowance (€460 – €1,000/year)
- German language course (some programs)
- Family supplement for married scholars with children
Key Requirements
- Nigerian citizenship with valid passport
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (minimum 3.0 GPA / Second Class Upper)
- Minimum 2 years of relevant professional work experience (EPOS / Helmut Schmidt)
- IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5+ or TOEFL iBT 80–90+
- Motivational letter clearly linking study to Nigeria’s development needs
- CV in Europass format
- 2–3 letters of recommendation
Naira Value A €28,000/year package = approximately ₦44,800,000/year in free educational funding
🔗 Official Apply Links
- DAAD Scholarship Database: https://www.daad.de/en/study-and-research-in-germany/scholarships/
- DAAD Application Portal: https://portal.daad.de
- DAAD EPOS Program: https://www.daad.de/en/study-and-research-in-germany/scholarships/daad-scholarships/epos/
- Helmut Schmidt Programme: https://www.daad.de/en/study-and-research-in-germany/scholarships/daad-scholarships/helmut-schmidt-programme/
- German Consulate Lagos: https://lagos.diplo.de
📖 Want the full guide? Read our detailed blog post: €30,000 Fully Funded Germany DAAD Scholarships for Nigerian Students 2026