DAAD-STIBET scholarships for international degree-seeking students (graduation, engagement, equal opportunities)
Stipend
EUR 250 - EUR 992 per month (minimum EUR 250; maximum aligned with BAfoeG maximum rate; no full scholarships)
Duration
Minimum 1 month; graduation scholarship max 6 months total (extensions in exceptional cases); engagement scholarship max 12 months; equal-opportunities scholarship max 24 months
Level
bachelor, master
Overview
Four scholarship lines administered by the International Office: DAAD-STIBET Studienabschluss-Stipendium (graduation phase support), Stipendium fuer besonders engagierte internationale Studierende (volunteer engagement), Stipendium fuer mehr Chancengerechtigkeit (special challenges such as childcare, caring for relatives, chronic illness, refugee background), plus a contact scholarship for exchange students from partner universities.
Provider
International Office of Technische Hochschule Mannheim, funded by DAAD from Federal Foreign Office means
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
International degree-seeking students at TH Mannheim
Degree Levels
bachelor, master
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
EUR 250 - EUR 992 per month (minimum EUR 250; maximum aligned with BAfoeG maximum rate; no full scholarships)
Eligibility Requirements
Graduation line: completion of studies expected within 12 months of application. Engagement line: higher-semester students with documented current voluntary social/societal/intercultural commitment. Equal-opportunities line: higher-semester students facing special challenges (minor children, care of relatives, chronic illness, refugee background). All lines require demonstrated financial need and good to very good academic performance
What This Scholarship Covers
Living Allowance
Monthly stipend for rent, food, and daily expenses
In the provider's words
- living costs
- financial relief during final study phase
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 - EUR 992 per month (minimum EUR 250; maximum aligned with BAfoeG maximum rate; no full scholarships)
- Duration
- Minimum 1 month; graduation scholarship max 6 months total (extensions in exceptional cases); engagement scholarship max 12 months; equal-opportunities scholarship max 24 months
- Degree Levels
- bachelor master
- Who Can Apply
- International degree-seeking students at TH Mannheim
Frequently Asked Questions About the DAAD-STIBET scholarships for international degree-seeking students (graduation, engagement, equal opportunities)
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