Deutschlandstipendium at HOST
Stipend
EUR 300/month
Duration
One year initially; extendable to standard period of study
Level
bachelor, master
Deadline
Call published around July each year (2025 call published 11 July 2025)
Overview
Monthly EUR 300 scholarship (half federal funds, half private donors) for motivated, socially engaged and high-performing students; initially granted for one year and extendable up to the standard period of study subject to performance. Not offset against BAfoeG. Several sponsored slots carry donor-specific criteria, e.g. regional anchoring after graduation, social hardship, proven social engagement, or affiliation with specific faculties (IT, electrical engineering/renewable energies, business, tourism); one sponsored slot requires fluent German (min C1) plus regional engagement. Call usually published in July; committee decision by end of October; award ceremony mid-November.
Provider
Hochschule Stralsund (University of Applied Sciences Stralsund) with private sponsors and the federal government
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
Open; some sponsored slots require German C1 and regional engagement
Degree Levels
bachelor, master
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
EUR 300/month
Eligibility Requirements
Enrolled HOST students or admitted applicants with excellent grades and volunteer/social engagement
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
- Duration
- One year initially; extendable to standard period of study
- Degree Levels
- bachelor master
- Deadline
- Call published around July each year (2025 call published 11 July 2025)
- Who Can Apply
- Open; some sponsored slots require German C1 and regional engagement
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