Deutschlandstipendium - Universitaet Goettingen
by Georg-August-Universitaet Goettingen with private sponsors and BMBF
Stipend
300 EUR per month
Duration
12 months
Level
bachelor, master, state examination, diploma
Deadline
Annually 1 - 30 September (online portal)
Overview
Merit-based monthly grant awarded by the faculties; applications run once a year exclusively online through the joint scholarship portal, normally throughout September. Applicants must already be enrolled at Goettingen with a student account - students starting in the winter semester can apply right after their enrolment. No motivation or recommendation letters are required or considered. The grant can generally be received alongside BAfoeG without deductions.
Provider
Georg-August-Universitaet Goettingen with private sponsors and BMBF
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
None stated - open to all enrolled students
Degree Levels
bachelor, master, state examination, diploma
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
300 EUR per month
Eligibility Requirements
- Students enrolled at the University of Goettingen holding a student account and not on leave at the start of the funding period
- selection based on performance evidence uploaded with the application. Cannot run simultaneously with another merit-based material funding averaging >= 30 EUR/month, nor concurrently with the Niedersachsenstipendium.
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
- Degree Levels
- bachelor master state examination diploma
- Deadline
- Annually 1 - 30 September (online portal)
- Who Can Apply
- None stated - open to all enrolled students
Frequently Asked Questions About the Deutschlandstipendium - Universitaet Goettingen
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