DAAD performing arts scholarships for the Brazil country setting have an October 15, 2026 application deadline for study beginning in 2027. The program supports artistic postgraduate or continuing study in Germany. It covers fields such as drama, directing, performance, dance and choreography, with work samples and separate university admission requirements.
Official sources checked: October 3, 2027. Independent guide by Excelsior Scholarships; applications go to the official sponsor.
Which performing arts projects fit?
The official performing arts entry distinguishes artistic practice from academic theatre or dance research. Applicants need a first university degree in the field by the start of scholarship-supported study. Read the degree and project conditions before choosing this route.
An artistic application should make the proposed practice understandable. Explain what you do, what you want to develop and why a specific German course or mentor is suitable. If your central aim is historical, sociological or another scholarly investigation, compare the relevant academic funding route instead.
Record the country-specific dates
| Application deadline | October 15, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Selection listed | April 2027 |
| Funding start listed | October 2027 |
The DAAD Brazil scholarship database displays these dates. A deadline copied from another country page can be unsuitable. Confirm the origin-country setting and the application instructions you actually see in the current entry.
Choose a course and prepare for admission
The scholarship does not replace admission to the host institution. Investigate the course’s audition, portfolio, language and academic conditions. Work backward from any university audition date, because travel, recording or rehearsal preparation may require time before the scholarship selection is finished.
Compare the course’s teaching approach with your artistic goals. For dance, that might include the methods and performance context you want to explore. For directing or dramaturgy, it might involve access to a particular training environment or collaborative practice. Record a specific reason for each choice rather than relying on the prestige of the institution.
Make work samples easy to assess
Read the sponsor’s current discipline-specific specifications before filming or editing samples. Organize the material so an evaluator can understand your role, the work’s context and what they are seeing. Label collaborative performances accurately and avoid implying that a whole production was your individual work.
Test audio, visibility and file playback. A technically readable recording lets attention stay on the artistic work. If a sample is an excerpt, explain where it belongs in the larger piece. Keep a copy of the final submission and a simple index of the files so you can answer a follow-up request without confusion.
Funding and language checks
The program lists scholarship benefits but states that tuition fees are not covered by DAAD. Compare the listed support with the actual charges of your chosen course. The general applicant guidance answers wider questions while leaving program-specific conditions in force.
Consider language in rehearsals, feedback sessions and assessed written work. A course may ask for formal proof, while everyday collaboration can require additional practice. Ask the host what language preparation would help you participate fully, and plan it alongside your artistic work rather than leaving it until departure.
- Check degree eligibility and the artistic field.
- Compare host courses and their admission processes.
- Prepare academic records and a focused study plan.
- Follow the official application and work-sample instructions.
- Track scholarship selection and university admission separately.
For adjacent options, see our DAAD fine art and design guide, Chevening Brazil guide and Brazilian student scholarship routes.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an award for academic theatre research?
The verified program focuses on artistic performing arts projects. Academic research applicants should check the appropriate alternative route.
When is the deadline for the Brazil setting?
October 15, 2026, as displayed in the current DAAD Brazil database.
Can I rely on the scholarship for admission?
No. You must satisfy the host university’s separate admission process.
Are work samples the same for every discipline?
Check the sponsor’s discipline-specific instructions. Do not assume dance, directing and drama use identical requirements.