Berlin Scholarship
Stipend
Need-based award up to EUR 20,000
Duration
One academic year; institutional aid re-applied annually (renewal deadline 1 April)
Level
Bachelor, Academy Year
Deadline
Same as chosen admission round (Early Action 1 Nov / Regular Decision mid-January); renewal by 1 April each year
Overview
Named need-and-merit scholarship for BA and Academy Year applicants. Criteria include academic excellence plus a sustained interest in German language and culture (German courses in high school or college, German honor society participation, leadership in a school German club).
Provider
Bard College Berlin
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
None stated - all eligible BA and Academy Year applicants may apply
Degree Levels
Bachelor, Academy Year
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
Need-based award up to EUR 20,000
Eligibility Requirements
- Academic excellence plus sustained interest in German language/culture
- consideration requires completed Financial Statement form indicating desired scholarships
What This Scholarship Covers
Tuition Fees
Full or partial tuition waiver at German universities
In the provider's words
- tuition and fees
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
- Need-based award up to EUR 20,000
- Duration
- One academic year; institutional aid re-applied annually (renewal deadline 1 April)
- Degree Levels
- Bachelor Academy Year
- Deadline
- Same as chosen admission round (Early Action 1 Nov / Regular Decision mid-January); renewal by 1 April each year
- Who Can Apply
- None stated - all eligible BA and Academy Year applicants may apply
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