Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Travel allowance + other benefits
Scholarship coverage
- travel expenses
- health
- other
Description
Funding is provided for:
a) a period of study without a degree at a higher education institution abroad.
b) participation in a postgraduate course (e.g. Master's) with a degree abroad.
The aim of the programme is to offer students in the subject area of "Performing Arts" the opportunity to spend a longer period of study abroad for further artistic training or to complete a degree there.
The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) has a broad portfolio of scholarships. Worldwide, it is the largest promoter of international exchange for students and researchers. Every year, the DAAD supports more than 100,000 German and international academics from all disciplines in their stay abroad.
Benefits
The scholarship includes the following benefits:
- a monthly scholarship instalment determined according to the host country;
- travel allowance depending on the host country;
- sickness, accident and personal liability insurance benefits.
Eligibility
- If you do not have German citizenship, an application is possible under certain conditions.
- Students of performing arts (dance/choreography/acting/directing/musical) who are enrolled at a state art college, university of applied sciences or academy as well as graduates of state art and music colleges in the field of performing arts.
- A good academic qualification, measured by academic performance and work samples.
- Language and regional knowledge.
- Extracurricular knowledge, interests and commitment.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Dance
Locations
France
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
02 Nov 2026
The DAAD appoints a selection committee composed of professors from the various art, film and technical colleges on the basis of subject-related criteria. They assess the applications submitted. After a formal examination of the submitted documents, the successful applicants will be invited to a personal presentation at the DAAD in Bonn, where they will present their artistic works and designs.