The DAAD SEARCA Scholarship is a fully funded program for Master's studies in Southeast Asia, focusing on food science and sustainable development. It supports graduates from Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao, Myanmar, Malaysia, Philippines, East Timor, Thailand, or Vietnam to pursue degrees at partner institutions like UPLB, UPM, or UGM.
The scholarship is offered by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) in cooperation with SEARCA, the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture. It aims to strengthen higher education systems in the region and promote development-oriented research and teaching.