Germany Scholarship
The Germany Scholarship supports outstanding students and first-year students in Germany. It offers income-independent financial support of 300 € per month, considering not only academic achievements but also social engagement and personal circumstances. This program is characterized by the cooperation between the federal government and private sponsors and is awarded directly through the universities.
Who is funded
The Germany Scholarship is aimed at talented and high-achieving students as well as first-year students at state or state-recognized universities in Germany. The selection considers not only excellent grades but also social engagement and personal life circumstances. The goal is to financially relieve students and foster their talents.
What is funded
The Germany Scholarship provides financial support that facilitates the studies of students at German universities. It is an income-independent grant aimed at the standard period of study and does not cover specific sectors or project phases, but rather supports the general course of study.
Type and extent of funding
The Germany Scholarship is an income-independent grant amounting to 300 Euros per month. The funding generally extends over at least two semesters up to the standard period of study, with the federal government and private sponsors each contributing 150 Euros.
Conditions and requirements
Specific requirements apply to the Germany Scholarship regarding enrollment, performance monitoring, and the avoidance of double funding. Applicants must fulfill cooperation obligations and provide universities with the necessary information and evidence for evaluating suitability and performance.
Application process
The application process for the Germany Scholarship takes place directly through the universities, which announce the scholarships and independently conduct the selection procedures. Universities provide information on specific requirements and deadlines.
Legal basis
The Germany Scholarship is based on the Scholarship Programme Act (StipG), which defines the legal framework for the award and financing of scholarships through a partnership between the federal government and private sponsors.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
300.00 € per month
Allocated Budget:
The scholarship amounts to 300 Euros per month. Of this, private sponsors cover 150 Euros, and the federal government adds another 150 Euros. The federal government also covers other specific expenditures of the universities, amounting to 7 percent of the private funds.
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Germany (Germany)
Application Type:
Single Applicant
Funding Stages:
Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
National
Funding Body:
Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
Managed By:
Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), universities
Additional Partners:
private sponsors (companies, foundations, alumni, private individuals), state authorities, Deutsches Studentenwerk e. V., students, science, employers, employees