Deutschlandstipendium (HafenCity Universitaet Hamburg)
Stipend
EUR 300 per month
Duration
12 months (summer semester to summer semester)
Level
Bachelor, Master
Deadline
Via the online application portal (bewerbung.dstip.de/hcu-hamburg); rounds announced by the Geschaeftsstelle Deutschlandstipendium
Overview
Monthly EUR 300 funding plus networking with company partners, alumni and sponsors for talented, high-performing HCU students. Selection by a dedicated committee (chaired by a professor, incl. equality officer, professors, students and sponsor representatives) based on excellent academic performance combined with extracurricular activities and personal commitment (volunteering, social engagement, special achievements e.g. sports or culture). Funding period runs summer semester to summer semester.
Provider
HafenCity Universitaet Hamburg (federal Deutschlandstipendium programme, co-funded by BMBF and private sponsors)
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
None stated - requires enrolment at HCU
Degree Levels
Bachelor, Master
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
EUR 300 per month
Eligibility Requirements
Enrolled HCU students with above-average academic performance and demonstrable engagement/achievements outside their studies
What This Scholarship Covers
Living Allowance
Monthly stipend for rent, food, and daily expenses
Mentoring & Network
Seminars, workshops and access to the funder's network
In the provider's words
- monthly stipend
- networking and development events
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
- 12 months (summer semester to summer semester)
- Degree Levels
- Bachelor Master
- Deadline
- Via the online application portal (bewerbung.dstip.de/hcu-hamburg); rounds announced by the Geschaeftsstelle Deutschlandstipendium
- Who Can Apply
- None stated - requires enrolment at HCU
Frequently Asked Questions About the Deutschlandstipendium (HafenCity Universitaet Hamburg)
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