The Ibn Khaldun Scholarship

The DAAD has established the Ibn Khaldun Scholarship Programme with the aim of promoting Iraqi Humanities and Social Sciences. Arts, Economics and Law are also included in the range of eligible subjects, provided they can be studied in a Master’s degree program. Students who wish to pursue other subjects, such as Engineering, Information Science, Medicine and Natural Science, are not eligible for funding through this programme.

 

Ibn Khaldun scholars select a Master’s degree program at a German university of their choice. The scholarship covers tuition fees, a travel allowance, a monthly stipend, health insurance and other benefits. The language of instruction may be German, English, or both. However, the DAAD cannot guarantee admission.

 

The scholars are provided with university preparatory courses and German language training up to twelve months prior to enrolment.

 

Ibn  Khaldun - Guideline 2011

1.
Application
Until 01 Sep
2.
Pre-Selection
02 - 31 Sep
3.
Final Selection
07 - 11 Oct
4.
Award
From 01 Nov

Application


You may apply for an Ibn Khaldun Scholarship if: 

 

  • You are an Iraqi citizen living in Iraq or abroad (applicants who have resided outside of Iraq for longer than one year at the time of application cannot be considered)
  • You have obtained a Bachelor’s degree within the past six years
  • You are strongly motivated in your academic pursuits
  • You have a clear idea of your academic and professional goals
  • You are willing to take intensive German language training 

 

I. First Round:


To enter the first round of the application process, please submit the following documents (in English, German or French):

  • Completed and signed DAAD application form (PDF download)
  • An essay (max. two pages): “What I hope to learn abroad and how this will help me and my country when I return home to Iraq”
  • CV (max. two pages)
  • Proof of foreign language proficiency (in English, German, French or other)
  • Abstract of your Bachelor’s thesis
  • A letter clarifying your intended field of study (as precisely as possible) and preferably the Master’s degree program you would like to enter
  • Copy of A or G series passport (photo page and full name required)
  • Notarised copy of your university diploma (BA/BSc) indicating final grade, obtained within the past six years

 

Where do I apply?

 Once you have all your documents together, send them by post to:  

DAAD
Section 445
Kennedyallee 50
53175 Bonn, Germany

 

no later than September 1st, 2011


Or via e-mail to ibnkhaldun@daad.de (please attach all documents in one e-mail)

The DAAD will not consider any document received after the submission deadline.