DAAD STIBET I Scholarships for International Students (Expanding Access)
by Freie Universitaet Berlin / DAAD STIBET I (Federal Foreign Office funds)
Stipend
EUR 250/month
Duration
10 months (March - December 2026)
Level
Bachelor, Master, State Examination
Deadline
11 January 2026
Overview
Scholarships for expanding access for international students currently enrolled at FU Berlin. Funded by DAAD STIBET I (Federal Foreign Office). 10 scholarships awarded: monthly grant of EUR 250 for 10 months (March - December 2026). Targets students with refugee background, children under 12, caregivers, disabilities (>=50%) or chronic illness. Not merit-based (grades not considered). PhD and exchange students not eligible.
Provider
Freie Universitaet Berlin / DAAD STIBET I (Federal Foreign Office funds)
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
international students (non-German citizens, entrance qualification abroad)
Degree Levels
Bachelor, Master, State Examination
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
EUR 250/month
Eligibility Requirements
- International students regularly enrolled at FU Berlin in Bachelor, Master or State Exam (not PhD, not exchange)
- entrance qualification obtained abroad
- not German citizens
- regularly attended courses (min 1 course/semester or 2 courses if 1st semester)
- enrolled throughout funding period (Mar-Dec 2026). Refugee background, children <12, caregivers, disability >=50% or chronic illness prioritized.
What This Scholarship Covers
Living Allowance
Monthly stipend for rent, food, and daily expenses
In the provider's words
- monthly stipend
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
- EUR 250/month
- Duration
- 10 months (March - December 2026)
- Degree Levels
- Bachelor Master State Examination
- Deadline
- 11 January 2026
- Who Can Apply
- international students (non-German citizens, entrance qualification abroad)
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