Deutschlandstipendium der Hochschule Esslingen
by Hochschule Esslingen (private sponsors incl. Eugen und Irmgard Hahn Stiftung, funded half federally)
Stipend
EUR 300 per month (half private sponsors, half federal government; funds flow 100% to students), non-repayable
Duration
At least two semesters, up to the end of the standard period of study
Level
Bachelor, Master
Deadline
Annual spring application window (2026/27 window closed; next phase expected spring 2027); info sessions offered before each phase
Overview
Merit and engagement scholarship running since 2011; selection considers above-average grades alongside social engagement, personal successes and biographical challenges. Income- and citizenship-independent, combinable with BAfoeG. In the 2023/24 funding year, 29 sponsors supported 63 students with EUR 113,400 total.
Provider
Hochschule Esslingen (private sponsors incl. Eugen und Irmgard Hahn Stiftung, funded half federally)
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
None - application/award independent of citizenship
Degree Levels
Bachelor, Master
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
EUR 300 per month (half private sponsors, half federal government; funds flow 100% to students), non-repayable
Eligibility Requirements
- Current Bachelor/Master students and incoming first-year students enrolled at Hochschule Esslingen during the funding period
- continuing-education (Weiterbildungs) programme students excluded
- online application via the university portal with registration, declaration form, enrolment certificate or admission letter, grade transcript, and for international students certified translations/conversions
What This Scholarship Covers
Living Allowance
Monthly stipend for rent, food, and daily expenses
In the provider's words
- monthly living-cost stipend
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 (half private sponsors, half federal government; funds flow 100% to students), non-repayable
- Duration
- At least two semesters, up to the end of the standard period of study
- Degree Levels
- Bachelor Master
- Deadline
- Annual spring application window (2026/27 window closed; next phase expected spring 2027); info sessions offered before each phase
- Who Can Apply
- None - application/award independent of citizenship
Frequently Asked Questions About the Deutschlandstipendium der Hochschule Esslingen
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