PROMOS scholarships for study abroad, internships, final theses and study trips
by DAAD-funded programme administered by Universitaet Leipzig (Stabsstelle Internationales)
Stipend
monthly partial scholarship
Duration
max. 4 months per stay, max. 6 months per study stage, one stay per calendar year
Level
bachelor, master
Overview
Partial scholarships (monthly rate plus travel allowance) for stays abroad not fundable elsewhere: study semesters, internships worldwide (min. 2 months full-time, max 500 EUR/month paid), final theses abroad (min. 2 months) and group study trips. Performance-based, subject to funds.
Provider
DAAD-funded programme administered by Universitaet Leipzig (Stabsstelle Internationales)
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
fully enrolled Leipzig students aiming for a Leipzig degree (bachelor from semester 3, master from semester 1 with one on-campus semester); funding of stays in the student's home country is excluded
Degree Levels
bachelor, master
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
monthly partial scholarship + travel cost flat rate (rate depends on destination country)
Eligibility Requirements
- Enrolment at Leipzig University, performance-based selection, no travel-warning destinations
- doctorate students excluded
What This Scholarship Covers
Study Abroad
Semester, internship or thesis at a partner university abroad
Research Allowance
Additional funds for research materials and activities
In the provider's words
- study_abroad
- internship_abroad
- thesis_abroad
- study_trips
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
- monthly partial scholarship + travel cost flat rate (rate depends on destination country)
- Duration
- max. 4 months per stay, max. 6 months per study stage, one stay per calendar year
- Degree Levels
- bachelor master
- Who Can Apply
- fully enrolled Leipzig students aiming for a Leipzig degree (bachelor from semester 3, master from semester 1 with one on-campus semester); funding of stays in the student's home country is excluded
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