Deutschland Stipendium Program

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Deutschland Stipendium (German Scholarship) program provides financial and non-material support to talented and high performing students from across the length and breadth of the globe. In last 2 years, over 28,000 students from 130+ nationalities, studying in Germany, have been awarded under Deutschland Stipendium.

Each scholarship recipient receives a monthly amount of 300 EUR, of which,
- 150 EUR is contributed by the federal government and
- 150 EUR is provided by private sponsors, including foundations, business enterprises, and private individuals.
First-semester and higher-semester students from any nationality can apply for Deutschland Stipendium.
The funding program is available at all German public and state-recognized universities. Explore German Universities
Scholarship is awarded for least two semesters but may be provided for a maximum time which covers the normal period of study.

Scholarships are offered based on a student’s outstanding academic record, civic engagement, social commitment and personal achievements, such as a student overcoming challenges or obstacles in his or her social or family background.

Highlights

Scholarship Type	College-Specific, Merit-Based
Offered by	Government bodies
Organization	N/A
Application Deadline	Mar 31 ,2024
Number of Scholarships	159
Amount	₹25,323 ($300)
Renewability	No
International Student Eligible	Yes
Scholarship Website Link	https://www.deutschlandstipendium.de/deutschlandstipendium/de/services/english/the-deutschlandstipendium-best-of-both-worlds-for-students.html

Eligibility Criteria

Both International students as well as German students studying at Germany’s public or state-recognized university are eligible for the funding under Deutschland Stipendium.

Studying or commencing studies at UG or PG-level degree any German institution.
Part-time students and prospective students waiting for admission are also considered eligible.
Proficiency certificate in English or German language.

For more details students may refer to The Scholarship Program Ordinance (StipV) and the Scholarship Program Act (StipG).

Application Process

For details regarding the application process, deadline of application, admission requirement and supporting documents aspiring students must directly get in touch with the university they are enrolled in or in which they are seeking admission.

First- and higher-semester students can apply directly to their university if they provide Deutschland Stipendium.
Master’s program applicants need to include the certificate from their undergraduate degree.
For matriculated students, they need to include a current transcript indicating their unweighted average grade (or evidence of their average grade/final grade on the last examination or degree completed).
The application for Deutschland Stipendium or German Scholarship can be submitted online via the Deutschlandstipendium official website.

Note: All supporting documents must be submitted in English or German. Documents issued in other languages need to be provided as both original copy and officially certificated translation. The application period may vary from university to university, hence it is advised to check the deadlines before applying for the scholarship.

Selection Process

An applicant’s entire personality is taken into account during the selection process. From academic excellence to personal achievements, everything is equally considered. As per majority of top institutions in Germany, selections for Deutschland Stipendium are based on the following factors:

Scholastic and professional recognitions
Involvement in extra-curricular activities
Special achievements, if any
Volunteer work, if any

Selecting the successful candidates and approaching potential sponsors with financial assistance from the Federal Government - the entire process is conducted by the respective universities.

Germany recognizes and appreciates the role played by young professionals in its development, so the government aims to promote education by providing scholarships and grants. More than 7,500 sponsors contributed to raising around 29 million euros along with the government last year. Students who are recipients of the Germany scholarship are allowed to have other sources of income as well, like the BAfoG.