STIBET I - support and completion scholarships for international students
by DAAD STIBET I / BTU International Relations Office
Stipend
DAAD STIBET rates
Duration
per semester
Level
bachelor, master
Deadline
WS: 1-31 July; SS: 1-31 January
Overview
The International Relations Office awards STIBET-I scholarships to enrolled international students at BTU: (1) Study completion grants for final phase (good grades, graduation within 1 year, financial need); (2) Scholarships for particularly engaged international students (good grades + outstanding international engagement). Deadlines: 1-31 July (WS), 1-31 January (SS).
Provider
DAAD STIBET I / BTU International Relations Office
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
international students enrolled at BTU
Degree Levels
bachelor, master
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
DAAD STIBET rates
Eligibility Requirements
- Enrolled international students
- (1) good grades, graduation within 1 year, financial need
- (2) good grades + outstanding international engagement (tandem, cultural events, student groups)
- not receiving other funding for same purpose
What This Scholarship Covers
General Funding
Financial support the provider does not itemise further
In the provider's words
- study_support
- completion_grant
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
- DAAD STIBET rates
- Duration
- per semester
- Degree Levels
- bachelor master
- Deadline
- WS: 1-31 July; SS: 1-31 January
- Who Can Apply
- international students enrolled at BTU
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