Graduate Music Scholarships (DAAD) in Germany

Here, in this post, you can find all the useful information about Graduate music Scholarships of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) in Germany.

Graduate music Scholarships (DAAD)

DAAD scholarships offer graduates the opportunity to continue their education in Germany with a postgraduate or continuing course of study. The scholarships also promote the exchange of experience and networking amongst colleagues.

In this study programme, you can complete

a Master’s degree/postgraduate degree leading to a final qualification, or
a complementary course that does not lead to a final qualification (not an undergraduate course)

at a state German college of music of your choice.
Postgraduate studies are possible in the so-called 2nd cycle (usually a four-semester Master’s degree) or a 3rd cycle which usually takes place in two semesters (concert examination, masterclass, or PhD in an artistic subject).
This program only funds projects in the artistic field. Other DAAD scholarship programs are available for applicants from the field of musicology or music education or musicians with a scientific project.

Eligibility

Foreign applicants who have gained a first university degree in the field of Music at the latest by the time they commence their scholarship-supported study programme; if this is not possible, you should have at least exhausted all the training options available for your instrument in your country of origin.

Applications are invited for Graduate music Scholarships – Postgraduate Studies available for international students with outstanding academic records to work or study at the German University. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is the world’s largest funding organisation for the international exchange of students and researchers. German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) will provide internationally competitive remuneration and welfare for employed talents.

Duration of the funding

Degree programme:

Funding is provided for Master’s studies, preparation for the concert exam, and participation in masterclasses.
The scholarships are awarded for the duration of the level of training for the chosen study programme (between 10 and 24 months). In the case of 2-year courses, further funding is provided after the first year of study, if your academic achievements thus far indicate that you will successfully complete the study programme within a reasonable period of time.
Applicants who are already in Germany in the first year of a postgraduate course at the time of application may apply for funding for their second year of study.
An extension of the scholarship beyond the maximum duration of 24 months is only possible if changing to a new stage in studies is intended (usually from a Master’s degree to an advanced programme of studies such as a concert exam or master’s class). For particularly qualified candidates, it is possible to apply for an extension for a concert exam for up to 24 months.
Start: usually from 1st October of the following year, or earlier if a German language course is taken prior to the study programme

Complementary studies not leading to a final qualification:

One academic year is being funded. In individual cases, the scholarship can be extended on request
Start: usually on 1st October of the following year, or earlier if a German language course is taken prior to the study programme

Value

A monthly payment of 861 euros
Travel allowance
One-off study allowance
Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover

Under certain circumstances, scholarship holders may receive the following additional benefits:

Monthly rent subsidy
Monthly allowance for accompanying members of the family
In the case of a disability or chronic illness: subsidy for additional costs which result from the disability or chronic illness and are not covered by other funding providers

To enable scholarship holders to learn German in preparation for their stay in the country, DAAD offers the following services:

Payment of course fees for an online language course after receipt of the Scholarship Award Letter
if necessary: German language course (2, 4 or 6 months) before the start of the study visit in Germany; the DAAD decides whether to fund participation and for how long depending on German language skills and project. Participation in a German language course is compulsory if the language of instruction or working language at the German host institution is German. Due to the pandemic, German courses may take place online.
Allowance for a personally chosen German language course during the scholarship period
Reimbursement of the fees for the TestDaF or DSH test which has either been taken in the home country after receipt of the Scholarship Award Letter or in Germany before the end of the funding period.

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