Call for applications: Arts scholarships in Germany

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

Who can apply?

This opportunity is for foreign applicants who have gained a first university degree in the performing arts at the latest by the time they commence their scholarship-supported study programme.

Students can complete either of the following study programmes at a state or state-recognised German university of their choice:

• A master’s degree/postgraduate degree leading to a final qualification.
• A complementary course that does not lead to a final qualification (not an undergraduate course).

Eligibility

Applications are open for the following courses:

• Performing arts
• Drama
• Theatre directing/theatre
• Dramaturg
• Musicals
• Performance studies
• Dance
• Choreography

Note:

• The scholarships are awarded for the duration of the standard period of study for the chosen study programme (up to a maximum of 24 months). 
• In the case of two-year courses, further funding is provided after the first year of study if the academic achievements thus far indicate that the student will complete the study programme within a reasonable period.
• Applicants who are already in Germany in the first year of a postgraduate course may apply for funding for their second year of study at the time of application. It is not possible to extend the scholarship.

View all the requirements here.

Selected applicants will receive the following from DAAD:

• A monthly allowance of €861 ($1 000).
• Travel 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 that result from the disability or chronic illness and are not covered by other funding providers.
• Allowance for a personally chosen German language course during the scholarship period.

Interested applicants can access the application form here.

The application deadline is 2 November.