Germany landmark

Leipzig University DAAD EPOS SEPT Scholarship 2026, Germany

GermanyLeipzig University
GermanyScholarshipFully FundedRolling deadlinemasters
5 min readOpportunity Station

Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
Germany
Region
Europe
Institution
Leipzig University
Study level
Master's
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

Program overview Leipzig University Daad Epos Sept Scholarship 2026 in Germany

  • Host country: Germany
  • University: Leipzig University
  • Study Level: MBA
  • Program Name: SEPT Stands for the Small Enterprise Promotion and Training
  • Application deadline: 1st October 2025

Financial support and benefits

The EPOS Funding may include

  • Travel Allowance/Airfare
  • Monthly Rent Subsidy
  • Monthly allowance for accompanying family members
  • Monthly Stipend
  • Payments toward health, accident, and personal liability insurance.

Degree Awarded

  • MBA in Small Enterprise Promotion and Training (SEPT)

Tips for a Successful Application

  • Submit your complete application at least one month before the application closing date.
  • Write a compelling essay that details your experience, expectations, and the MBA’s relevance to your professional growth.
  • Ensure all uploaded documents are complete, clear, and well-organized.

How to apply For the Sept Program and the Daad Epos Scholarship 2026.

The Step by Step Application Process and the official link are below.

  • Application Period: For the October 2026 intake, the application period is from August 1st, 2025, to October 15th, 2025, for the DAAD Scholarship.
  • Application Process: Apply directly to Leipzig University for the SEPT MBA program, indicating your DAAD EPOS scholarship application. A separate DAAD application form is usually required in addition to the university’s application. DAAD EPOS Scholarship form, checklist are available on the official website of the Leipzig University. Read FAQs.

Requirements & preparation

Review eligibility, benefits, and documents before you apply

Eligibility criteria

19 requirements to review

  • To be eligible for the EPOS Scholarship, you must be a Citizen of a developing country.
  • Bachelor’s degree (4-year or 180+ ECTS) from a recognized university.
  • English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 80+, IELTS Academic 6.0+).
  • Minimum 2 years of professional experience.
  • Last degree typically within the last 6 years (strong justification needed for a second Master’s).
  • Read the FAQs about the SEPT and EPOS scholarship (important).
  • Signed the DAAD application form
  • Motivation letter (max. 2 pages)

Signed Europass CV

  • Certified degree certificates and transcripts (with translations, if needed)
  • Work experience certificate(s) (2+ years, on official letterhead)
  • Employer recommendation letter (on official letterhead)
  • English proficiency proof

Signed DAAD checklist

  • APS certificate (for China and Vietnam)

Tips for a Successful Application

  • Submit your complete application at least one month before the application closing date.
  • Write a compelling essay that details your experience, expectations, and the MBA’s relevance to your professional growth.
  • Ensure all uploaded documents are complete, clear, and well-organized.

How to apply For the Sept Program and the Daad Epos Scholarship 2026.

  • The Step by Step Application Process and the official link are below.
  • Application Period: For the October 2026 intake, the application period is from August 1st, 2025, to October 15th, 2025, for the DAAD Scholarship.
  • Application Process: Apply directly to Leipzig University for the SEPT MBA program, indicating your DAAD EPOS scholarship application. A separate DAAD application form is usually required in addition to the university’s application. DAAD EPOS Scholarship form, checklist are available on the official website of the Leipzig University. Read FAQs.

Benefits & funding

22 perks included · Fully Funded

  • The EPOS Funding may include:

Travel Allowance/Airfare

Monthly Rent Subsidy

  • Monthly allowance for accompanying family members

Monthly Stipend

  • Payments toward health, accident, and personal liability insurance.

Degree Awarded

MBA in Small Enterprise Promotion and Training (SEPT)

  • To be eligible for the EPOS Scholarship, you must be a Citizen of a developing country.
  • Bachelor’s degree (4-year or 180+ ECTS) from a recognized university.
  • English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 80+, IELTS Academic 6.0+).
  • Minimum 2 years of professional experience.
  • Last degree typically within the last 6 years (strong justification needed for a second Master’s).
  • Read the FAQs about the SEPT and EPOS scholarship (important).
  • Signed the DAAD application form
  • Motivation letter (max. 2 pages)

Signed Europass CV

  • Certified degree certificates and transcripts (with translations, if needed)
  • Work experience certificate(s) (2+ years, on official letterhead)
  • Employer recommendation letter (on official letterhead)
  • English proficiency proof

Signed DAAD checklist

  • APS certificate (for China and Vietnam)

Tips for a Successful Application

  • Submit your complete application at least one month before the application closing date.
  • Write a compelling essay that details your experience, expectations, and the MBA’s relevance to your professional growth.
  • Ensure all uploaded documents are complete, clear, and well-organized.

How to apply For the Sept Program and the Daad Epos Scholarship 2026.

  • The Step by Step Application Process and the official link are below.
  • Application Period: For the October 2026 intake, the application period is from August 1st, 2025, to October 15th, 2025, for the DAAD Scholarship.
  • Application Process: Apply directly to Leipzig University for the SEPT MBA program, indicating your DAAD EPOS scholarship application. A separate DAAD application form is usually required in addition to the university’s application. DAAD EPOS Scholarship form, checklist are available on the official website of the Leipzig University. Read FAQs.

Required documents

Prepare these before you apply

  1. 1Signed the DAAD application form
  2. 2Motivation letter (max. 2 pages)
  3. 3Signed Europass CV
  4. 4Certified degree certificates and transcripts (with translations, if needed)
  5. 5Work experience certificate(s) (2+ years, on official letterhead)
  6. 6Employer recommendation letter (on official letterhead)
  7. 7English proficiency proof
  8. 8Signed DAAD checklist
  9. 9APS certificate (for China and Vietnam)
  10. 10Tips for a Successful Application
  11. 11Submit your complete application at least one month before the application closing date.
  12. 12Write a compelling essay that details your experience, expectations, and the MBA’s relevance to your professional growth.
  13. 13Ensure all uploaded documents are complete, clear, and well-organized.
  14. 14How to apply For the Sept Program and the Daad Epos Scholarship 2026.
  15. 15The Step by Step Application Process and the official link are below.
  16. 16Application Period: For the October 2026 intake, the application period is from August 1st, 2025, to October 15th, 2025, for the DAAD Scholarship.
  17. 17Application Process: Apply directly to Leipzig University for the SEPT MBA program, indicating your DAAD EPOS scholarship application. A separate DAAD application form is usually required in addition to the university’s application. DAAD EPOS Scholarship form, checklist are available on the official website of the Leipzig University. Read FAQs.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationMay 13, 2025
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

Germany · Europe

scholarshipfully-fundeddeleipziguniversitydaadepossept
Next step

Ready to apply?

Use the official application website to submit your application directly to the program organizer. The link opens in a new tab so you can keep this guide open.

https://www.daad.de/en/study-and-research-in-germany/scholarships/

Apply Here