Deutschlandstipendium at FH Suedwestfalen
Stipend
EUR 300/month (EUR 3,600/year)
Duration
One funding year
Level
bachelor, master
Deadline
Annual call per university announcement
Overview
Monthly EUR 300 scholarship for students whose track record promises strong study performance; financed half by private donors and half by the federation. 146 scholarships awarded for the 2025/26 funding year. Selection is person-independent and carried out by commissions at the respective campuses.
Provider
Fachhochschule Suedwestfalen with regional companies/institutions (e.g. Budde-Stiftung, IHK Arnsberg Hellweg-Sauerland, ERCO, Waelzholz, EGGER) and the federal government
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
No nationality restriction stated
Degree Levels
bachelor, master
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
EUR 300/month (EUR 3,600/year)
Eligibility Requirements
Enrolled FH SWF students with promising performance per campus commission selection
What This Scholarship Covers
Living Allowance
Monthly stipend for rent, food, and daily expenses
In the provider's words
- living costs
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/month (EUR 3,600/year)
- Duration
- One funding year
- Degree Levels
- bachelor master
- Deadline
- Annual call per university announcement
- Who Can Apply
- No nationality restriction stated
Frequently Asked Questions About the Deutschlandstipendium at FH Suedwestfalen
Other University Scholarships
Budde-Preis (Budde Foundation prize for outstanding theses)
Budde-Stiftung at Fachhochschule Suedwestfalen
Annual award for outstanding final theses of FH Suedwestfalen graduates; three winners announced each November together with the Germany Scholarship ceremony.