Hamburg Stipendium (Studierendenwerk Hamburg)
Stipend
200 EUR per month
Duration
Standard study period (renewable annually)
Level
bachelor, master
Deadline
Annual call (2026/27 round closed)
Overview
Scholarship for students with migration/refugee background whose parents did not attend university in Germany. 200 EUR/month + ideelle Förderung (network, events). For students at universities in STW Hamburg catchment area (listed: Uni Hamburg, HAW, HCU, TU Hamburg, HFBK, HfMT, Bucerius, BH-Hamburg, Asklepios). Akademia der Polizei Hamburg is NOT explicitly listed but may be eligible as a public university in Hamburg - check with STW.
Provider
Studierendenwerk Hamburg
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
Migration/refugee background (not international students per §16b AufenthG); parents no German university degree
Degree Levels
bachelor, master
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
200 EUR per month
Eligibility Requirements
- Immatriculated at eligible Hamburg university
- migration/refugee background
- parents no German degree
- overavg grades despite challenges
- financial need
- min. 3rd semester (Bachelor) or passed Zwischenprüfung/Physikum
- first degree
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
- 200 EUR per month
- Duration
- Standard study period (renewable annually)
- Degree Levels
- bachelor master
- Deadline
- Annual call (2026/27 round closed)
- Who Can Apply
- Migration/refugee background (not international students per §16b AufenthG); parents no German university degree
Frequently Asked Questions About the Hamburg Stipendium (Studierendenwerk Hamburg)
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