Objective
- the programme aims to foster strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Latin America with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development.
- training future academic and professional leaders,
- qualified professionals’ involvement in the solution of development-related problems in Latin America
- graduates strengthening education and research in Latin America
- structural strengthening and regional networking of partner institutions and partner universities
Who can apply?
University graduates from the following countries who have a first academic degree:
Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname and Venezuela
Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname and Venezuela
What can be funded?
Master studies in Electrical Engineering at the Universidad Nacional San Juan
Duration of the funding
2 years, usually starting in September
Value
- Monthly Scholarship: 750 EUR (monthly)
- Travel allowance: The flat rate travel allowance will be specified in the Letter of Award. (beginning and end of scholarship)
- Study and research allowance: 460 EUR (one-time)
- Printing allowance: 400 EUR (one-time)
- Health insurance: Up to 75 EUR or equivalent in local currency
- Monthly allowance for accompanying members of family
Selection
For all information, please see the Call for Scholarship
As a first step, all applicants must submit a complete application for the programme via the DAAD Portal.
Please be aware of the DAAD’s application deadline as well as the Universidad Nacional San Juan deadline.
The application process for DAAD scholarships contains the following steps:
DAAD will conduct a formal review of the applications received via the DAAD portal only, according to the DAAD criteria.
In addition to this first step, applicants must at the same time/as a second step apply for admission at the National University San Juan using the contact details and procedure prescribed by the institution. The institution sets its own deadline for the admission process. Please inform yourself in plenty of time about the application process at the host institution.
In a final selection organized by the DAAD, applications that have met both the admission requirements at the host university (and the university's rank in the pre-selection) and the DAAD's formal criteria are evaluated by an independent selection committee (international university teachers and experts from German and foreign universities as well as alumni). The independent selection committee evaluates the applications based on the submitted documents, tak-ing into consideration the pre-selection ranking of the institution. Areas evaluated include academic performance and quality, extracurricular activities, motivation, and relevance of the research topic (if applicable).
The DAAD reserves the right of final selection.
Please note that all short-listed applicants may be asked to participate in a multi-wave monitoring survey to gather data on different academic and career development aspects. Participation is voluntary.
The application process contains two steps. Please be aware of the DAAD application deadline for pre-selected candidates as well as the Universidad Nacional San Juan deadline.
As a first step, all applicants must submit a complete application for the programme via the DAAD Portal.
Please be aware of the DAAD’s application deadline as well as the Universidad Nacional San Juan deadline.
The application process for DAAD scholarships contains the following steps:
- Register on the DAAD portal
- Log in to the portal
- Carefully read the instructions on how to apply in the portal
- Submit your application via the portal
DAAD will conduct a formal review of the applications received via the DAAD portal only, according to the DAAD criteria.
In addition to this first step, applicants must at the same time/as a second step apply for admission at the National University San Juan using the contact details and procedure prescribed by the institution. The institution sets its own deadline for the admission process. Please inform yourself in plenty of time about the application process at the host institution.
In a final selection organized by the DAAD, applications that have met both the admission requirements at the host university (and the university's rank in the pre-selection) and the DAAD's formal criteria are evaluated by an independent selection committee (international university teachers and experts from German and foreign universities as well as alumni). The independent selection committee evaluates the applications based on the submitted documents, tak-ing into consideration the pre-selection ranking of the institution. Areas evaluated include academic performance and quality, extracurricular activities, motivation, and relevance of the research topic (if applicable).
The DAAD reserves the right of final selection.
Please note that all short-listed applicants may be asked to participate in a multi-wave monitoring survey to gather data on different academic and career development aspects. Participation is voluntary.
The application process contains two steps. Please be aware of the DAAD application deadline for pre-selected candidates as well as the Universidad Nacional San Juan deadline.
Further information
For further information on application requirements and the application procedure, please refer to the Call for Scholarship Applications.
Scholarship holders in the framework of research based Master programmes are also encouraged to apply for a short-term research stay in Germany for 2 up to 6 months.
The short-term research scholarship includes:
Scholarship holders are also invited to apply for different Summer Schools in Germany (four weeks)
Further Information about the Universidad Nacional San Juan
http://www.unsj.edu.ar/
Further information about the degree program
https://iee-unsjconicet.org/maestria_ingenieria_electrica/
Scholarship holders in the framework of research based Master programmes are also encouraged to apply for a short-term research stay in Germany for 2 up to 6 months.
The short-term research scholarship includes:
- a monthly scholarship payment for living costs
- health/accident/personal liability insurance
- a flat-rate travel allowance
Scholarship holders are also invited to apply for different Summer Schools in Germany (four weeks)
Further Information about the Universidad Nacional San Juan
http://www.unsj.edu.ar/
Further information about the degree program
https://iee-unsjconicet.org/maestria_ingenieria_electrica/
Patrocinado por:
What requirements must be met?
Please see the Call for Scholarship
Application deadline
03.03.2026
Applications submitted through other channels or to other authorities will not be considered.
The DAAD portal closes at 24.00 hours. Central European Time (CET or CEST) on the last (deadline) application day.
Applications submitted through other channels or to other authorities will not be considered.
The DAAD portal closes at 24.00 hours. Central European Time (CET or CEST) on the last (deadline) application day.
Application documents
Applications must be submitted via the DAAD portal.
Scan paper documents and save in PDF format. Please note that you can only upload PDF files to the portal.
Scan paper documents and save in PDF format. Please note that you can only upload PDF files to the portal.
Information and advisory centres
Enquiries related to the DAAD Scholarship
Maria Mitchi Leitao Toyama, leitao@daad.de
https://www.daad.de/incountry-inregion
Enquiries related to the general admission and the study programme at Universidad Nacional San Juan
Professor Maximiliano Martinez, mmartinez@iee-unsjconicet.org
https://iee-unsjconicet.org/
Maria Mitchi Leitao Toyama, leitao@daad.de
https://www.daad.de/incountry-inregion
Enquiries related to the general admission and the study programme at Universidad Nacional San Juan
Professor Maximiliano Martinez, mmartinez@iee-unsjconicet.org
https://iee-unsjconicet.org/
More detailed information
DAAD-Informationcenter Buenos Aires
Av. Corrientes 319, 1er piso, oficina 6
1043 Buenos Aires
E-Mail: info@daad-argentina.org
The University of San Juan plans to offer a virtual information session for interested applicants on 25.09. 2025 at 20.00 hours (Argentina Time).
Av. Corrientes 319, 1er piso, oficina 6
1043 Buenos Aires
E-Mail: info@daad-argentina.org
The University of San Juan plans to offer a virtual information session for interested applicants on 25.09. 2025 at 20.00 hours (Argentina Time).
General information on the application via DAAD portal
Applications for this scholarship programme are possible in the period June until the stated application deadline.
Click on 'Application portal' at the bottom of the page to go to the DAAD portal. There you will be provided with an online application form to enter your application data.
This is what you have to do:
1. Register in the DAAD portal (Read notes about registering in the portal >>)
2. Request recommendation form
You can generate the recommendation form in the DAAD Portal as a writable PDF under 'Request recommendation form'. It can only be generated during the application period. Please send it to your university teacher and ask him or her to complete the form in full. When you have received it back, upload it in the portal under 'Letter of Recommendation'.
3. Applying online in the DAAD portal (Read notes on applying in the portal >>)
Please note:
If you have any technical questions or problems your local information and advice centres could not help you with, please do not hesitate to contact portal@daad.de via e-mail.
Please consider possible processing times of your request when you are planning your application.
Click on 'Application portal' at the bottom of the page to go to the DAAD portal. There you will be provided with an online application form to enter your application data.
This is what you have to do:
1. Register in the DAAD portal (Read notes about registering in the portal >>)
2. Request recommendation form
You can generate the recommendation form in the DAAD Portal as a writable PDF under 'Request recommendation form'. It can only be generated during the application period. Please send it to your university teacher and ask him or her to complete the form in full. When you have received it back, upload it in the portal under 'Letter of Recommendation'.
3. Applying online in the DAAD portal (Read notes on applying in the portal >>)
- Prepare application documents
- If necessary, translate documents (unless they are already in German or English).
- Scan paper documents and save in PDF format. You can only upload PDF files to the portal.
- Fill out the application form and upload the application documents to the portal in PDF format. Translations, if applicable, should be uploaded together with the document issued in the original language.
- Submit the application online.
Please note:
If you have any technical questions or problems your local information and advice centres could not help you with, please do not hesitate to contact portal@daad.de via e-mail.
Please consider possible processing times of your request when you are planning your application.
