Deutschlandstipendium - TU Dresden
by TU Dresden with private sponsors and the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR)
Stipend
300 EUR per month
Duration
12 months, extendable by re-application
Level
bachelor, master, state examination
Deadline
Annually 1 July (08:30) - 15 July (24:00) via the online portal; results communicated around mid-October
Overview
A merit-based monthly grant paid regardless of the student's own or parents' income. It is not offset against BAfoeG, requires no social-security contributions and is not repayable. Selection considers academic performance plus social/societal engagement and special personal or family circumstances; roughly five applicants compete per scholarship. Awarded initially for 12 months, with the option to re-apply for extension up to the regular period of study.
Provider
TU Dresden with private sponsors and the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR)
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
None - open to beginning students, enrolled students and extension applicants
Degree Levels
bachelor, master, state examination
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
300 EUR per month
Eligibility Requirements
- Enrolled or newly admitted TUD students of all nationalities
- selection by grades, social engagement and special personal/family circumstances
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 per month
- Duration
- 12 months, extendable by re-application
- Degree Levels
- bachelor master state examination
- Deadline
- Annually 1 July (08:30) - 15 July (24:00) via the online portal; results communicated around mid-October
- Who Can Apply
- None - open to beginning students, enrolled students and extension applicants
Frequently Asked Questions About the Deutschlandstipendium - TU Dresden
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