KfW-Studienkredit / Bildungskredit
Stipend
KfW: bis 650 €/Monat; Bildungskredit: bis 300 €/Monat
Duration
KfW: max. 14 Semester; Bildungskredit: max. 24 Monate
Level
Bachelor, Master, Promotion
Deadline
Laufend
Overview
Staatliche Kreditprogramme zur Studienfinanzierung: KfW-Studienkredit (bis 650 €/Monat), Bildungskredit (ab 3. Semester, bis 300 €/Monat).
Provider
KfW / Bundesverwaltungsamt
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
Deutsche Staatsangehörigkeit / EU-Bürger / Bildungsinländer
Degree Levels
Bachelor, Master, Promotion
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
KfW: bis 650 €/Monat; Bildungskredit: bis 300 €/Monat
Eligibility Requirements
- Immatrikulation an deutscher Hochschule
- Altersgrenzen (KfW 44 J., Bildungskredit 36 J.)
- Erststudium
What This Scholarship Covers
Living Allowance
Monthly stipend for rent, food, and daily expenses
In the provider's words
- Lebenshaltungskosten
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
- KfW: bis 650 €/Monat; Bildungskredit: bis 300 €/Monat
- Duration
- KfW: max. 14 Semester; Bildungskredit: max. 24 Monate
- Degree Levels
- Bachelor Master Promotion
- Deadline
- Laufend
- Who Can Apply
- Deutsche Staatsangehörigkeit / EU-Bürger / Bildungsinländer
Frequently Asked Questions About the KfW-Studienkredit / Bildungskredit
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