DAAD
Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst
German Academic Exchange Service
Study Scholarships for Artists
Objectives
An opportunity to complete a course of extension studies, without
gaining a formal degree or qualification, or to complete a postgraduate or Master’s degree course to gain a degree in Germany (Master’s/Diplom), at a German state (public) or state-recognised higher
education institution in from the fields of Fine Art, Design, Film, Music
as well as Performing Arts (Drama, Direction, Dance, Choreography,
etc.)
Target Group
Highly qualified graduate (bachelor or master) applicants from the
fields of Fine Art, Design, Film, Music, Performing Arts (Drama, Direction, Dance, Choreography, etc.)
Duration
1 academic year, possible extension to full degree course
Scholarship
Value
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Stipend of Euro 750.00 per month
A lump sum towards air fare from India to Germany and back
Reimbursement of Euro 500.00 (max.) towards university tuition fees
A study and research subsidy
Compulsory health insurance covered by DAAD
6 month Internet-based language course "Deutsch-Uni Online
(DUO)"
Spouse allowance* and additional rent subsidy**
*DAAD does not cover for the visa fee, air ticket and other incidental expenses
of the spouse.
**Under special conditions where awardees are not able to rent accommodation within the financial limits, an additional rent subsidy can be applied
for.
Requirements
and Conditions
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A 1st class last completed Degree
There should not be a gap of more than 6 years between the
award of last degree and the application deadline (1st October)
In general, candidates should be residing in India at the time
of application. Candidates, who have been in Germany for
more than 15 months at the time of application, are not eligible to apply.
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Application
Documents
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Please take note of the special Info leaflets (Annex Architecture and
Annex Art and Architecture) available on our website. Two sets of
the following documents arranged in the order mentioned below
are to be provided:
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Online application form with a passport-size photograph attached to each form. Please ensure that you have signed both
forms before sending them to us.
Typed copy of full curriculum-vitae (bio-data)
Typed copy of academic and personal reasons for the
planned study project in Germany
An extract from the host university's website with concrete details (title of the degree programme, study plan and the expected length of studies, language of instruction, admissions
requirements plus information on any tuition fees) for the chosen degree programme.
2 references from senior academics from the applicant's field
of study/research on the proforma available on our website.
The referee’s title and academic status should be clearly indicated in this (with official rubber-stamp). These should be
Confidential (in sealed envelopes) and should be recent-dated
Three sets of samples of applicants' works (no original works)
must be submitted along with the application form. (Please
enclose a list of all enclosed work samples with details [size,
creation date, location etc.]; the list must be accompanied by
a statement that the applicant personally produced/created
the works or, in the case of collaborative projects, must state
who contributed to these works. More details are available in
the Annex Artist on our website.
Language scores (IELTS/TOEFL). Please check requirement
of the same with the concerned university / Institution.
Copies of all chronologically arranged academic certificates
and mark-sheets (all copies must be on A4 size paper and
must be attested; attested English translation, if the originals
are in Hindi; Attestation can be done by a gazetted Government officer).
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Application
Procedure
Time Line
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The online application link is available on our website.
The deadline for submission of applications is 31st October of each
year at DAAD Head Office in Germany.
Important: DAAD will not consider incomplete applications.
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Announcement
Application deadline
Selection
Beginning of studies
July/August
31st October
at DAAD Head Office
1st Oct of the subsequent
year
Important
Information
Kindly Note:
 Please use A4 size paper only and DO NOT staple the
documents
 Back to back printouts will not be accepted
 The first and the last name filled in the application form
should be identical to the name in the Passport
 Candidate must be a resident of India and an Indian national
Contact Person
and Address
Applications and relevant documents have to be submitted
directly to the DAAD head office
German Academic Exchange Service
Referat 425, South Asia
Kennedyallee 50
53175 Bonn
Tel.: +49 228 882-0
Fax: +49 228 882-444
http://www.daad.de
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