Deutschlandstipendium an der Fachhochschule Dortmund
Stipend
EUR 300 per month (EUR 3,600 per year)
Duration
2 semesters (1 year)
Level
bachelor, master
Overview
FH Dortmund awards Deutschlandstipendium scholarships of EUR 300 per month to enrolled students, funded for one year (two semesters). Half comes from private funders recruited by the university and half from the federal government; roughly 100 scholarships were awarded in recent funding years (101 in 2023/24 with 39 cooperation partners). Selection considers academic performance plus social commitment, social criteria and hurdles in the applicant's educational biography. In the 2025/26 funding period 24+ companies, foundations and private individuals supported the programme, including Adalbert Zajadacz Stiftung, AEB SE, Dortmunder Energie- und Wasserversorgung and Elmos Stiftung.
Provider
Fachhochschule Dortmund with private sponsors (companies, foundations, associations, private individuals) and the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space
Type
university Scholarship
Degree Levels
bachelor, master
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
EUR 300 per month (EUR 3,600 per year)
Eligibility Requirements
- Enrolled FH Dortmund students
- performance-based selection considering social engagement and educational-biography hurdles
What This Scholarship Covers
Living Allowance
Monthly stipend for rent, food, and daily expenses
Mentoring & Network
Seminars, workshops and access to the funder's network
In the provider's words
- monthly stipend
- ideelle Foerderung (networking with funders)
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 300 per month (EUR 3,600 per year)
- Duration
- 2 semesters (1 year)
- Degree Levels
- bachelor master
Frequently Asked Questions About the Deutschlandstipendium an der Fachhochschule Dortmund
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