The DAAD scholarship deadline for most master’s and PhD awards starting in 2027 falls on 15 October 2026, according to the uni2study deadline calendar. Chevening, the UK government’s scholarship, closes sooner, at 11:00 UTC on 6 October. If you plan to apply for either, you have days, not weeks.
On this page
- The DAAD scholarship deadline and how it works
- Chevening closes first: 6 October
- A realistic plan for the next two weeks
- Other scholarship rounds to watch
- Questions on the DAAD scholarship and Chevening
The DAAD scholarship deadline and how it works
The German Academic Exchange Service, known as DAAD, funds study and research in Germany. uni2study says most master’s and PhD scholarships for entry in 2027 close on 15 October 2026, and some programmes run later into October. That is a secondary source, so treat the date as a guide and check your own programme.
DAAD says on its site that you can find the various scholarship types and suitable offers in its scholarship database. Use that database to confirm the exact closing date and required documents for the award you want. See the DAAD scholarship pages.
Chevening closes first: 6 October
Chevening’s own timeline for the 2027/28 cycle is clear. Applications opened on 4 August 2026 and close on 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC. Late submissions are not accepted. Eligibility screening begins in October, and a reading committee reviews applications from October to January.
Shortlisted candidates are told in mid-February 2027, interviews run from March to April at British embassies, and results come in mid-June 2027. Scholars would start in the UK in September or October 2027. See the Chevening application timeline.
For more on the Chevening process, read our guide to the Chevening 2027-28 timeline.
A realistic plan for the next two weeks
Start with documents. Most scholarships ask for transcripts, references, a personal statement and proof of language skills. These take time to collect, and referees need notice.
To illustrate, picture a Vietnamese engineering graduate comparing a master’s in Germany with one in the UK. They would list each award’s deadline, check the language requirement, and begin with the earliest closing date. This is a hypothetical example, not a real applicant.
Do not leave submission to the last hour. Chevening says its deadline is fixed, and the same discipline applies to DAAD.
Other scholarship rounds to watch
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are different. uni2study notes that each consortium sets its own timeline, and deadlines run from November 2026 to February 2027. There is no single central date, so check each programme page.
Also see the Cambridge route in our guide to Gates Cambridge 2027 deadlines. If you are weighing countries and visa routes, our visa eligibility checker is a quick place to start.
Questions on the DAAD scholarship and Chevening
When is the DAAD scholarship deadline?
uni2study says most master’s and PhD scholarships for 2027 entry close on 15 October 2026. Some programmes run later. Confirm your own programme with DAAD.
When does Chevening close?
Chevening closes on 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC. Late submissions are not accepted.
When are Chevening results announced?
Chevening lists mid-June 2027 for results, with interviews in March and April 2027.
Are Erasmus Mundus deadlines the same?
No. Each consortium publishes its own timeline, with deadlines between November 2026 and February 2027, according to uni2study.
Where do I find DAAD scholarships?
DAAD says its scholarship database lists the scholarship types and suitable offers.
Sources
- uni2study — 2026-27 scholarship deadline calendar: DAAD, Chevening, Erasmus Mundus. https://www.uni2study.com/articles/2026-27-scholarship-deadlines-daad-chevening
- Chevening — Application timeline. https://www.chevening.org/scholarships/application-timeline/
- DAAD — Studying in Germany: scholarships. https://www.daad.de/en/studying-in-germany/scholarships/
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