DAAD-SECIHTI Joint Master’s Scholarship

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and Mexico’s SECIHTI have jointly launched this scholarship for Mexican graduates to pursue fully funded Master’s degrees at state-recognized German universities. The program supports students in high-demand academic fields and is designed to build advanced professional skills and international careers. Programs may begin in winter semester 2026 or summer semester 2027. Germany’s universities offer world-class education with zero or minimal tuition fees, making this an exceptional opportunity.

• Must hold Mexican nationality.
• Must have completed a bachelor's degree with strong academic results.
• Must be accepted or applying to a Master's program at a state or state-recognized German university.
• Should not have been residing in Germany for more than 15 consecutive months at the time of application.
• Must demonstrate strong motivation and clear career goals related to the chosen program.

• Monthly stipend of €992
• international travel allowance
• health insurance coverage (accident and personal liability)
• one-off study allowance for books and materials
• tuition fee coverage at German public universities (which are generally tuition-free)
• German language course support if needed

• DAAD application form (completed online)
• CV/Resume
• Motivation letter explaining academic and career goals
• Academic transcripts and degree certificates
• Letter of admission or proof of application to a German university
• Language proficiency certificate (English or German as required by the program)
• Two academic reference letters
• Research or study proposal
• Valid passport copy

• Be a Mexican graduate meeting admission requirements for a German master's programme
• Apply via the DAAD application portal and the SECIHTI joint call
• Selection is made by a joint Mexican-German committee