Deutschlandstipendium Scholarship Germany

The Deutschlandstipendium provides financial and non-material support to high-achieving and committed students from all over the world. The Deutschlandstipendium supports highly talented students at all participating universities in Germany.

The scholarship is awarded without consideration of personal or parent income and one’s nationality is not material to award either. The scholarship funds do not count towards grants awarded under the Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG). There are no social insurance contributions payable.

Host Institutions:

German institutions of higher education

Degree Level

Deutschlandstipendium Scholarship Germany is available to undertake Postgraduate, Undergraduate level programs at Germany Universities.

Available Subjects

Following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.

All Subjects

Benefits

Funding is normally granted for at least 2 semesters but may be provided for a maximum time which covers the standard period of study. At intervals of 2 semesters the university reviews whether the scholarship holder still meets the award criteria and whether private funding will continue to be available. Each scholar will receive €300 per month (€150 are supplied by private sponsors and €150 by the Federal Government). The Deutschlandstipendium is awarded irrespective of personal or parent income.

Eligible Nationalities

Students from all over the world are eligible to apply provided they fulfill the eligibility criteria.

Eligibility Criteria

In addition to excellent academic results, the criteria for receiving a scholarship include civic engagement and special personal achievements, such as a student overcoming challenges or obstacles in his or her social or family background. Hence, the candidate’s social and family background is also taken into account. Both enrolled students and commencing students are eligible for the scholarship.

Application Procedure

First- and higher-semester students of all nationalities can apply directly to their university. The universities organise the selection process, select the successful candidates and approach potential sponsors with financial assistance from the Federal Government. The application deadline varies and is university-dependent.It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Deutschlandstipendium Scholarship Germany