Deutschlandstipendium at HSWT
Stipend
EUR 300 per month
Duration
One year; renewal for a second year possible with good study progress and available funds
Level
bachelor, master
Deadline
Next application period: 2 January 2027 until end of February 2027 (annually December to February; awards paid from 1 April)
Overview
Scholarship for particularly gifted and engaged students who combine very good academic performance with social responsibility; overcoming hurdles in one's own educational biography is also recognised. Funded half by private sponsors (companies, foundations, associations, alumni, private individuals - major supporters include Stiftung Zukunft jetzt with 23 scholarships and Margarete Ammon-Stiftung with 10) and half by the BMBF. Independent of other income and not offset against BAfoeG. Recipients can receive additional sponsor programmes such as company visits and networking. Personal scholarship advisory service available at the university.
Provider
Hochschule Weihenstephan-Triesdorf with private sponsors and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
None - all enrolled HSWT students may apply regardless of nationality
Degree Levels
bachelor, master
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
EUR 300 per month
Eligibility Requirements
- Enrolled at HSWT
- selection by grade of higher education entrance qualification (first-year students), ECTS/study performance (enrolled students), special achievements/prizes, internships or prior work experience, social engagement and personal circumstances
- students already receiving another talent/performance-based award are excluded
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
- Duration
- One year; renewal for a second year possible with good study progress and available funds
- Degree Levels
- bachelor master
- Deadline
- Next application period: 2 January 2027 until end of February 2027 (annually December to February; awards paid from 1 April)
- Who Can Apply
- None - all enrolled HSWT students may apply regardless of nationality
Frequently Asked Questions About the Deutschlandstipendium at HSWT
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