BECAL Master

Overview

Objective

Graduates receive a scholarship to complete a master’s degree in Germany.

Who can apply?

Paraguayan graduates.

What can be funded?

Master programme at a German university and, where appropriate, in conjunction with a non-university research Institution.

Duration of the funding

The scholarships for master studies have a maximum duration of twenty-four (24) months.

Value

According to the cooperation agreement, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) covers the following costs and services:

• Financing an intensive German course in Germany up to six (6) months
• Financing accommodation and allowance during the German course in Germany
• Financing health insurance, care insurance, casualty insurance and personal liability insurance during the funding period

According to the cooperation agreement the Paraguayan Ministry of Finance pays the following costs:

• Financing the costs for the flight from Paraguay to Germany and back
• Financing of the tuition fees up to a maximum amount from 10.000 EUR
• Financing the living expenses with a monthly amount of 1.300,00 EUR
• Research allowance of 450,00 EUR per year
• One-off payment of 450,00 EUR for the return to Paraguay

Selection

Crucial selection requirements: Above-average performances during the previous studies.