Deutschlandstipendium at Hochschule Kaiserslautern
Stipend
EUR 300 per month (EUR 3,600 per year)
Duration
At least two semesters, up to the end of the regular period of study; extendable by one semester for serious reasons on request
Level
bachelor, master
Deadline
Annual call with a fixed closing date announced on the Deutschlandstipendium page (recent round: interviews October, award ceremony December, payment retroactive to September)
Overview
Merit-based scholarship for talented and engaged students. Funded half by private sponsors (companies such as Accenture, BASF, Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung and others) and half by the federal government. Not offset against BAfoeG, no social insurance contributions, no repayment. Selection by committee based on academic performance/talent per the Stipendienprogramm-Gesetz plus social engagement; mandatory in-person selection interviews (group format). Double funding with another talent/performance-based award is excluded.
Provider
Hochschule Kaiserslautern with private sponsors and the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR)
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
None - German and international students may apply
Degree Levels
bachelor, master
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
EUR 300 per month (EUR 3,600 per year)
Eligibility Requirements
- Enrolled in a bachelor or consecutive master at HS Kaiserslautern, within the standard study duration, expected to remain enrolled for at least two more semesters
- prospective students starting in the winter semester may apply (admission letter can be submitted until 30 September)
- application only via the university online form
- personal attendance at selection interviews required
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 per month (EUR 3,600 per year)
- Duration
- At least two semesters, up to the end of the regular period of study; extendable by one semester for serious reasons on request
- Degree Levels
- bachelor master
- Deadline
- Annual call with a fixed closing date announced on the Deutschlandstipendium page (recent round: interviews October, award ceremony December, payment retroactive to September)
- Who Can Apply
- None - German and international students may apply
Frequently Asked Questions About the Deutschlandstipendium at Hochschule Kaiserslautern
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