Deutschlandstipendium (Hochschule Harz)
by Hochschule Harz / BMFTR + private sponsors
Stipend
300 EUR/month, income-independent, non-repayable, combinable with BAfoeG
Duration
Funding period 1 September - 30 August of the following year; usually two semesters, extendable within standard study period
Level
Bachelor, Master
Deadline
Next application phase 1 March - 30 April 2027 (for funding starting 1 September 2027); online portal
Overview
National Germany Scholarship for committed, high-performing students of all faculties from the first semester onwards; half funded by local companies/associations/private sponsors, half by the federal government.
Provider
Hochschule Harz / BMFTR + private sponsors
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
None stated - all enrolled students and incoming first-year students may apply
Degree Levels
Bachelor, Master
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
300 EUR/month, income-independent, non-repayable, combinable with BAfoeG
Eligibility Requirements
- Enrolled at Hochschule Harz within standard study period (or about to start)
- good to very good grades plus social/voluntary engagement or mastering particular personal challenges
- double funding with other talent/performance-based support averaging EUR 30+/month excluded
- selection by commission per StipG criteria, no interviews.
What This Scholarship Covers
Living Allowance
Monthly stipend for rent, food, and daily expenses
In the provider's words
- living expenses
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
- 300 EUR/month, income-independent, non-repayable, combinable with BAfoeG
- Duration
- Funding period 1 September - 30 August of the following year; usually two semesters, extendable within standard study period
- Degree Levels
- Bachelor Master
- Deadline
- Next application phase 1 March - 30 April 2027 (for funding starting 1 September 2027); online portal
- Who Can Apply
- None stated - all enrolled students and incoming first-year students may apply
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