Advancement of Internationalisation - Travel Grants and Emergency Scholarship for International Students
by University of Passau (Foerderung der Internationalisierung programme)
Stipend
Travel cost contribution (research stays abroad); emergency grants case-by-case
Duration
Per stay/case
Level
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Overview
Under its Advancement of Internationalisation funding programme, the university provides travel cost grants for research stays abroad and operates an emergency scholarship (Notfallstipendium) that helps international students in acute financial hardship. This makes it the university's main in-house support line specifically aimed at international students.
Provider
University of Passau (Foerderung der Internationalisierung programme)
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
Emergency scholarship: international students enrolled at the University of Passau
Degree Levels
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
Travel cost contribution (research stays abroad); emergency grants case-by-case
Eligibility Requirements
- Students planning research-related stays abroad (travel grants)
- international students in documented acute financial need (emergency scholarship).
What This Scholarship Covers
Travel Allowance
Contribution toward flights to and from Germany
Study Abroad
Semester, internship or thesis at a partner university abroad
Research Allowance
Additional funds for research materials and activities
Emergency Aid
Hardship grants or interest-free loans for acute need
In the provider's words
- travel costs for research stays abroad
- acute financial emergencies of international students
How to Apply
Check Eligibility
Verify you meet the nationality, degree level, academic, and language requirements listed above.
Prepare Documents
Gather your academic transcripts, degree certificates, CV, letters of recommendation, language certificates, and motivation letter.
Find a Programme
Identify the German university and programme you want to study. Some scholarships require university admission before applying.
Submit Application
Apply through the official application portal before the deadline. Upload all required documents as PDFs.
Interview & Selection
If shortlisted, attend an interview (may be online). Selection committees assess academic merit, motivation, and fit.
Receive Decision
Scholarship decisions typically arrive 3-6 months after the deadline. If awarded, complete visa and enrolment procedures.
Application Document Checklist
- Completed application form
- Curriculum vitae (CV / resume)
- Motivation letter / statement of purpose
- Bachelor's or Master's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts with grades
- Language proficiency certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, TestDaF, or DSH)
- Letter(s) of recommendation from university professors
- Valid passport copy
- Passport-sized photograph
- University admission letter (if already accepted)
Note: Exact document requirements vary. Always check the official scholarship page for the definitive list.
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Quick Facts
- Amount
- Travel cost contribution (research stays abroad); emergency grants case-by-case
- Duration
- Per stay/case
- Degree Levels
- Bachelor Master Doctorate
- Who Can Apply
- Emergency scholarship: international students enrolled at the University of Passau
Frequently Asked Questions About the Advancement of Internationalisation - Travel Grants and Emergency Scholarship for International Students
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