Deutschlandstipendium (Hochschule Mainz)
by Hochschule Mainz (federal Deutschlandstipendium programme, half funded by private sponsors)
Stipend
EUR 300 per month
Duration
2 semesters
Level
Bachelor, Master
Deadline
Calls announced periodically by the Career Center / Deutschlandstipendium office - see overview page for current round
Overview
Merit-based scholarship for high-performing, goal-oriented students who show social/societal engagement and/or have overcome particular hurdles in their educational history. Bachelor and Master students can apply from their very first semester. Selection by a university commission (presidency, deans, professors, student member, equality officer). EUR 300/month total: EUR 150 state + EUR 150 private sponsors; EUR 3,600 per year overall.
Provider
Hochschule Mainz (federal Deutschlandstipendium programme, half funded by private sponsors)
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
None stated - open to enrolled Hochschule Mainz students
Degree Levels
Bachelor, Master
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
EUR 300 per month
Eligibility Requirements
- Strong academic performance plus social engagement and/or overcoming special hurdles in educational biography
- enrolment at Hochschule Mainz
What This Scholarship Covers
Living Allowance
Monthly stipend for rent, food, and daily expenses
In the provider's words
- monthly 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
- Duration
- 2 semesters
- Degree Levels
- Bachelor Master
- Deadline
- Calls announced periodically by the Career Center / Deutschlandstipendium office - see overview page for current round
- Who Can Apply
- None stated - open to enrolled Hochschule Mainz students
Frequently Asked Questions About the Deutschlandstipendium (Hochschule Mainz)
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