PROMOS - Scholarship for Subject-Related Stays Abroad
by FH Aachen, financed by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) via the DAAD
Stipend
usually EUR 350 per month (plus travel cost contribution depending on country)
Duration
minimum 15 days up to a maximum of 6 months total
Level
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate (for study/internship phases abroad)
Overview
PROMOS is FH Aachen's scholarship programme for subject-related stays abroad, open to all subjects and worldwide destinations. Funded purposes include studies, subject courses (summer schools, block and intensive courses of 15 days to six weeks at KMK-recognised universities abroad) and internships; lecture and conference trips are excluded. The grant contributes to extra costs abroad with a monthly rate usually EUR 350 plus travel allowances depending on destination. Partial combination with other publicly funded scholarships is possible under certain conditions; simultaneous DAAD funding is not permitted.
Provider
FH Aachen, financed by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) via the DAAD
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
Enrolled FH Aachen students (programme rules restrict full funding for recipients of German public funds)
Degree Levels
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate (for study/internship phases abroad)
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
usually EUR 350 per month (plus travel cost contribution depending on country)
Eligibility Requirements
- Enrolment at FH Aachen
- stay must be at a KMK-recognised foreign university or Erasmus+ partner
- minimum duration 15 days
- no simultaneous DAAD funding.
What This Scholarship Covers
Travel Allowance
Contribution toward flights to and from Germany
Study Abroad
Semester, internship or thesis at a partner university abroad
In the provider's words
- study abroad semester
- subject courses and summer schools abroad
- internship abroad
- travel allowance
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
- usually EUR 350 per month (plus travel cost contribution depending on country)
- Duration
- minimum 15 days up to a maximum of 6 months total
- Degree Levels
- Bachelor Master Doctorate (for study/internship phases abroad)
- Who Can Apply
- Enrolled FH Aachen students (programme rules restrict full funding for recipients of German public funds)
Frequently Asked Questions About the PROMOS - Scholarship for Subject-Related Stays Abroad
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