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DAAD vs Chevening Scholarship β€” Which is Better for Migrants?

Compare DAAD Germany and Chevening UK scholarships for migrants and refugees. Funding amounts, eligibility, deadlines and application tips.

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DAAD Scholarship

Germany πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ
πŸ’° FundingFull tuition + €934/month
πŸ“… DeadlineOctober–November
⏱ Duration1–2 years (Master's), 3+ years (PhD)
πŸ“ IELTSNot always required
βœ… EligibilityRefugees, asylum seekers, international students

βœ… Pros

β€’ High monthly stipend
β€’ Health insurance included
β€’ No IELTS for many programmes
β€’ Strong research focus
β€’ 180+ nationalities eligible

❌ Cons

β€’ German language sometimes required
β€’ Competitive application
β€’ Limited to German universities
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Chevening Scholarship

UK πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§
πŸ’° FundingFull tuition + Β£1,236/month
πŸ“… DeadlineNovember
⏱ Duration1 year (Master's only)
πŸ“ IELTSRequired (IELTS 6.5+)
βœ… EligibilityInternational students with leadership potential

βœ… Pros

β€’ Prestigious UK degree
β€’ Access to 150+ UK universities
β€’ Strong alumni network
β€’ Covers all Master's subjects
β€’ Travel costs included

❌ Cons

β€’ IELTS required
β€’ Leadership experience needed
β€’ Master's only β€” no PhD
β€’ Must return home for 2 years after
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πŸ† Which Should You Choose?

Both options have strong benefits for migrants and refugees. Your choice should depend on your academic background, career goals, language skills and which country you want to study in. Use our free alerts to stay updated on deadlines for both.

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