GERMANY: Development-Related Postgraduate Courses - International Media Studies


The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is offering a limited number of scholarships to up to 10 highly qualified applicants from developing countries.

Join students from around the world for this full-time, four-semester programme that offers a unique blend of research, lectures, and practical experience at DW headquarters in Bonn.

This scholarship supports young professionals with a first academic degree and at least one year of professional experience in development-related fields to pursue a postgraduate or Master’s degree at a German university.

The Master’s Degree programme is targeted at individuals aspiring to hold positions of responsibility in journalism or the communications sector. It is particularly suited for:

Degree Level

Master's

Deadline

31 March 2025

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Who Can Apply?

The IMS programme is designed for:

Fields of Study

Media Studies

Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship includes:

Required Documents

For Scholarship Applicants:

Application Process

Applications must be submitted exclusively through the online platform Apollo.

Important:

Contact

The DAAD Information Centre Johannesburg can be contacted for support, advice and information:

Website: www.daad.org.za/contact

Email: daad@wits.ac.za or ims@dw.com

Documents and Links

Information on the scholarship programme 

What should the motivation letter contain?

How do I apply online and which documents do I need?

Motivation Letter Example

Master’s Examination Regulations

DAAD Form Example

Recommendation Letter Example

EPOS Brochure 2025/2026 Development-Related Postgraduate Courses - Educating Professionals for Sustainable Development

Note

Please note that this opportunity is not offered by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Applicants are required to undertake their own research into programmes and institutions and are responsible for ensuring that the qualifications will be recognised in South Africa by contacting the South African Qualifications Authority and the relevant professional bodies. If there are any discrepancies in the details provided, the information given by the sponsor supersedes the details provided above. No additional financial support will be provided by the Department of Higher Education and Training.