Scholarships for Pakistani students in Germany

Scholarships and what the official pages say

Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)

DAAD · official page

Who can apply

The EPOS programme offers individual scholarships to participants from developing countries so that they may study development-related postgraduate courses at selected universities in Germany.Source: https://www.daad.de/en/information-services-for-higher-education-institutions/further-information-on-daad-programmes/epos/ · checked 2026-10-22

Pakistan is on DAAD's EPOS country list (PDF)

PakistanSource: https://static.daad.de/media/daad_de/pdfs_nicht_barrierefrei/in-deutschland-studieren-forschen-lehren/dac_laenderliste_epos.pdf · checked 2026-10-22

Not stated officially

No amount on the official pages fetched; not recorded.

Deadline

Please see programme announcement EPOSSource: https://www.daad.pk/en/find-funding/daad-scholarship-programmes-for-pakistan/ · checked 2026-10-22

Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance - PPGG)

DAAD · official page

Who can apply

The scholarship scheme is open to candidates from developing and emerging countries.Source: https://www.daad.de/en/studying-in-germany/scholarships/daad-funding-programmes/helmut-schmidt-programme/ · checked 2026-10-22

Who can apply

The DAAD supports Pakistani students and academics through a number of funding programmes.Source: https://www.daad.pk/en/find-funding/daad-scholarship-programmes-for-pakistan/ · checked 2026-10-22

Not stated officially

No amount on the official pages fetched; not recorded.

Deadline

Generally at the end of JulySource: https://www.daad.pk/en/find-funding/daad-scholarship-programmes-for-pakistan/ · checked 2026-10-22

Deutschlandstipendium

Federal Government (BMBF) with private sponsors, awarded by universities · official page

Who can apply

First- and higher-semester students of all nationalities can apply directly to their university.Source: https://www.deutschlandstipendium.de/de/english-1700.html · checked 2026-10-22

Amount

300 euros per monthSource: https://www.deutschlandstipendium.de/de/english-1700.html · checked 2026-10-22

Deadline

The Deutschlandstipendium is awarded by the universities. Applicants must meet the requirements of the individual institutions.Source: https://www.deutschlandstipendium.de/de/english-1700.html · checked 2026-10-22

Heinrich Böll Foundation scholarship (international Master's students)

Heinrich Böll Foundation · official page

Who can apply

International students who have completed their first degree abroad can apply prior to starting a Master's degree program in Germany. Priority is given to applicants from DAC countries who have not yet taken up residence in Germany at the time of their application.Source: https://www.boell.de/en/scholarships · checked 2026-10-22

Not stated officially

No amount on the page fetched; not recorded.

Deadline

Spring 2027: 15 January 2027 until 1 March 2027 Fall 2027: 15 July 2027 until 1 September 2027Source: https://www.boell.de/en/scholarships · checked 2026-10-22

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung – Internationale Nachwuchsförderung

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung · official page

Quotes are in German, as on the official page.

Who can apply

richtet sich in erster Linie an internationale Studierende und Promovierende aus Nicht-EU-Länder, die ein Bachelor-, Master oder Aufbaustudium oder eine Promotion an einer deutschen HochschuleSource: https://www.kas.de/web/begabtenfoerderung-und-kultur/auslaenderfoerderung · checked 2026-10-22

Amount

Sie erhalten monatlich ein Stipendium in Höhe von 992 €.Source: https://www.kas.de/web/begabtenfoerderung-und-kultur/auslaenderfoerderung · checked 2026-10-22

Deadline

Die Bewerbungsfrist für das Auswahlverfahren im Inland endet am 15. Juli des jeweiligen Jahres.Source: https://www.kas.de/web/begabtenfoerderung-und-kultur/auslaenderfoerderung · checked 2026-10-22

Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung – International Scholarships

Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung · official page

Who can apply

The Scholarship Department awards grants to foreign students (Master only) and PhD students who are temporarily residing in Germany for study or research purposes.Source: https://www.rosalux.de/en/foundation/studienwerk · checked 2026-10-22

Not stated officially

No amount on the page fetched; not recorded.

Deadline

1 October for grants beginning in the summer semester (1 April) of the next yearSource: https://www.rosalux.de/en/foundation/studienwerk · checked 2026-10-22

See all scholarships, including university awards, on the scholarships page.

Scholarships and the visa

Which scholarships count as proof of funds

Please note that a scholarship awarded by a Pakistani University is not sufficient, only a scholarship awarded by HEC can be accepted.Source: https://pakistan.diplo.de/pk-en/service/-/1995528 · checked 2026-10-22

Frequently asked questions

Can Pakistani students get a DAAD scholarship for a Master's?

Pakistan is on DAAD's EPOS country list, and EPOS is open to participants from developing countries. Check the announcement of your chosen course for its other eligibility conditions. Our data currently lists 25 EPOS courses; deadlines are set per course.

Is the Deutschlandstipendium open to Pakistani students?

Yes. The official site says students of all nationalities can apply directly to their university; it pays 300 euros per month.

Which German foundations fund international Master's students?

Among others, the Heinrich Böll Foundation, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung; see their eligibility and deadlines quoted on this page.

Does a scholarship replace the blocked account?

The embassy lists an official scholarship as one way to prove funds. For scholarships from Pakistan, the German Embassy Islamabad says one awarded by a Pakistani university is not sufficient; only one awarded by HEC can be accepted.

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