For young professionals working in sustainable development and environmental policy, studying in Europe is often a transformative career step. The prestigious DAAD EPOS Scholarship is currently accepting applications for the MSc Environmental Governance (MEG) programme at the University of Freiburg, Germany, for the October 2027 intake.
The DAAD EPOS (Development-Related Postgraduate Courses) programme is highly selective and specifically targets young professionals from developing and newly industrialised countries—including Pakistan. The two-year, English-taught Master’s programme focuses on training future leaders to navigate complex environmental and sustainability challenges.
What Does the DAAD EPOS Scholarship Cover?
The DAAD EPOS Scholarship is renowned for its comprehensive financial support package, ensuring that recipients can focus entirely on their studies and professional development without financial stress.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the MSc Environmental Governance under the DAAD EPOS framework, applicants must meet strict academic and professional experience requirements:
- Nationality: You must be a citizen of an eligible developing or newly industrialised country (including Pakistan).
- Professional Experience: A mandatory minimum of two years of relevant professional experience completed after your Bachelor's degree. Internships, voluntary work, and standard academic research/teaching normally do not qualify.
- Academic Record: An above-average academic record. You should rank in the upper third of your graduating class. For the MEG programme, you need a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Environmental Sciences, Political Science, Economics, Forestry, Law) with a grade equivalent to 2.5 or better on the German grading scale.
- Degree Age: Your most recent academic degree must not be more than six years old at the time of application.
Required Documents and References
The application for both university admission and the scholarship is a combined process. You must compile all required materials into a single PDF file to email to the MEG programme at the University of Freiburg. Required documents include:
- DAAD application form and MEG application form.
- A detailed Motivation Letter and CV.
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and complete academic transcript.
- Proof of at least two years of relevant professional experience.
- Accepted English-language proficiency certificate.
- A signed DAAD checklist.
Crucial Reference Letter Policy: Two reference letters are required—one from your current employer and one from an academic teacher/supervisor. You cannot submit these yourself. The referees must send their recommendation letters directly to the MSc Environmental Governance programme before the deadline. Incomplete applications will automatically be rejected.
Application Deadline
The application window for the October 2027 intake is currently open. The strict deadline to submit your complete application package to the University of Freiburg is 15 October 2026. After initial university evaluation, nominated candidates will be forwarded to DAAD for the final scholarship award decision.
Source Citation: News report verified via ProPakistani Education Reporting.