Deutschlandstipendium Scholarship at German Universities (German Government)

Germany's Deutschlandstipendium pays €300 each month to high-achieving Bachelor's and Master's students at public and state-recognised universities. It is the country's largest public-private partnership scholarship programme. Private sponsors and many universities add mentoring, networking events and internships alongside the money. Students from anywhere in the world can apply.

• Host: German institutions of higher education
• Level: Bachelors and Masters degrees
• Study destination: Germany
• Funding: €300 per month (€150 private sponsors, €150 Federal Government)
• Duration: normally at least 2 semesters, reviewed every 2 semesters
• Deadline: university-dependent
• Awards: not specified

This award suits strong students who are already enrolled at a German university or about to start there, and who can show more than good grades. Civic engagement and personal achievements count, and so does a social or family background that required the applicant to overcome obstacles.

Both first-semester and higher-semester students of any nationality qualify, so you do not need to wait until a later year of study to apply.

German institutions of higher education

Bachelors and Masters degrees in any subject at German universities.

Not specified.

High-achieving and committed students from all over the world.

Each scholar receives €300 per month. Private sponsors supply €150 and the Federal Government supplies the other €150. Your personal or parental income does not affect the award, and your nationality is not material to the award either. The scholarship funds do not count towards grants awarded under the Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG), and no social insurance contributions are payable.

Funding is normally granted for at least 2 semesters, and may run for a maximum period that covers the standard period of study. Every 2 semesters the university checks two things: whether you still meet the award criteria, and whether private funding will continue to be available.

Many universities and private sponsors also offer non-financial support such as mentoring programmes, networking events and internships.

Excellent academic results are the starting point, but they are not the only criterion. The selection also weighs social commitment and personal achievements, such as overcoming challenges or obstacles in your social or family background. Your social and family background is therefore taken into account.

Both students who are already enrolled and students who are about to begin their studies are eligible. Applicants must meet the requirements of the individual institution.

First-semester and higher-semester students of all nationalities apply directly to their university. The Deutschlandstipendium is awarded by the universities, and each university runs its own selection process. Deadlines differ from one university to the next, so check the date with your own institution.

Visit the official website (link below) for detailed information on how to apply.

• Who can apply for the Deutschlandstipendium? High-achieving and committed students of all nationalities, both those already enrolled and those about to start, at German institutions of higher education.
• How much does the scholarship pay? €300 per month, made up of €150 from private sponsors and €150 from the Federal Government.
• How long does the funding last? Normally at least 2 semesters, with a maximum period that covers the standard period of study, reviewed every 2 semesters.
• Does my income affect the award? No. The scholarship is awarded irrespective of personal or parent income.
• How do I apply? Apply directly to your university, which awards the scholarship and organises the selection process. Deadlines are set by each university.

• Read your university's own Deutschlandstipendium guidelines before you start, since the selection process is run locally.
• Gather your transcript, enrolment or admission documents and any evidence of engagement early.
• Describe your civic engagement and personal achievements concretely rather than in general terms.
• Confirm the deadline with your university office, as it differs between institutions.