Deutschlandstipendium (Germany)

The Deutschlandstipendium pays EUR 300 per month, half from the German federal government and half from private sponsors, to high-performing students of any nationality at participating German universities, independent of income and stackable with other funding. Selection rewards grades plus social engagement and personal journey, and awards renew up to the standard study period.

Each university runs its own application window, most commonly in summer for winter semester, so international students already holding German admission should check their institution’s page immediately. The sponsor mentoring and events frequently matter as much as the money.

• Students of any nationality enrolled (or accepted) at a participating German university; international students are explicitly eligible.
• Strong academic performance as the core criterion, with each university running its own selection.
• Community engagement, social commitment and personal circumstances (like being first in family to study) weigh into selection.
• All degree levels up to and including master's at participating universities.
• The award is compatible with BAföG and most other funding, since it is income-independent.
• Selection happens at your university, so criteria details vary by institution.

• EUR 300 per month, half funded by the federal government and half by private sponsors.
• Paid regardless of income or parental means, on top of any other support.
• Awarded for at least two semesters and renewable up to the standard period of study.
• Sponsor networking events, mentoring and internships often accompany the money.
• Available at hundreds of German universities, from TU9 giants to applied-science universities.
• A recognized merit line on any German CV.

• Application through your own university's Deutschlandstipendium portal during its annual window.
• Transcript of records or university entrance qualification for new students.
• CV and a motivation letter covering achievements and engagement.
• Evidence of volunteering, awards or special circumstances where applicable.
• Enrolment certificate (or admission letter).
• Any university-specific forms.

• Check your German university's Deutschlandstipendium page, since each institution runs its own call, most commonly in summer for the winter semester.
• Prepare the motivation letter to connect academic results with engagement and circumstances.
• Submit through the university's portal within its window; windows differ across Germany, making the program effectively rolling nationwide.
• Selection committees at the university score files and may interview.
• Awards start with the semester and pay EUR 300 monthly.
• Renew by maintaining performance, and attend sponsor events to convert the network into internships.