Overview
DAAD scholarship for performing-arts graduates applying from Malawi for a master's/postgraduate degree or eligible complementary study in Germany. The current 2027/28 application deadline is 15 October 2026.
Complete scholarship details
The programme funds eligible artistic study in areas such as drama, theatre directing/dramaturgy, musicals, performance studies, dance and choreography. Master's/postgraduate funding normally lasts 10–24 months; eligible complementary study is usually one academic year. Current support includes EUR 992 per month, a travel allowance upon application, a one-off study allowance, insurance support and possible rent, family, disability, green-mobility and language support. DAAD does not cover tuition fees.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants need a first university degree in Performing Arts by the start of the funded programme. As a rule, the degree should not be older than six years at the deadline, funding requires full-time attendance study, applicants who have resided in Germany for more than 15 months at the deadline are not eligible, and applicants must meet host-programme language and admission requirements and submit required work samples.
Tips for this scholarship
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Check eligibility, funding coverage, study/project level and every required document before investing time in the application.
- Prepare transcripts, references, language tests, proposal/motivation statement and proof documents early.
- Separate the scholarship deadline from any university/program admission deadline; they may be different.
- Treat “fully funded” as a source fact only when the official provider explicitly confirms the covered costs.
Verification notes
Verified against the current official DAAD 2027/28 Performing Arts page and DAAD's eligible-country listing, which includes Malawi. The call closes 15 October 2026, pays EUR 992 per month, and accepts online applications through the DAAD portal during the application period.
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