HSWT funding programmes for special circumstances (social mobility, students with disabilities, students with children, stays abroad)
by Hochschule Weihenstephan-Triesdorf (International Office, Funding and Career Service - IFC)
Stipend
Varies per programme
Duration
Varies per programme
Level
bachelor, master
Deadline
Per respective programme announcement
Overview
Bundle of support schemes listed on the HSWT scholarships page: funding for social mobility (first-generation students and students with vocational experience), scholarships and equipment grants for students with disabilities or chronic illness, support for pregnant students and students with children, and funding for stays abroad (semester abroad or thesis written abroad). The IFC office also runs the Deutschlandstipendium and offers individual scholarship counselling.
Provider
Hochschule Weihenstephan-Triesdorf (International Office, Funding and Career Service - IFC)
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
Per programme criteria
Degree Levels
bachelor, master
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
Varies per programme
Eligibility Requirements
- Enrolled students matching each scheme's target group (first generation/vocational background, disability, pregnancy/children, planned stay abroad)
- details and contacts via the scholarships page and personal counselling
What This Scholarship Covers
Living Allowance
Monthly stipend for rent, food, and daily expenses
Books & Materials
Annual allowance for books and study supplies
Study Abroad
Semester, internship or thesis at a partner university abroad
Family & Childcare
Child allowance or childcare support for student parents
In the provider's words
- living costs
- disability-related equipment
- family support
- stay abroad
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
- Varies per programme
- Duration
- Varies per programme
- Degree Levels
- bachelor master
- Deadline
- Per respective programme announcement
- Who Can Apply
- Per programme criteria
Frequently Asked Questions About the HSWT funding programmes for special circumstances (social mobility, students with disabilities, students with children, stays abroad)
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