Stipendien für mehr Chancengerechtigkeit (Equal Opportunities Scholarships, up to 4 awards)
by HSBI International Office (internal quality-improvement funds and DAAD STIBET I)
Stipend
EUR 992 per month (total EUR 5,952)
Duration
6 months (September 2026 - February 2027)
Level
bachelor, master
Deadline
31 July 2026
Overview
Targets international HSBI students regularly enrolled in Bachelor's or Master's programmes who face special challenges in their studies: involuntary financial hardship, particular caregiving situations for children or dependent relatives, disability, refugee background. First-semester students typically excluded. Duration: 6 months (September 2026 - February 2027). Monthly rate: EUR 992. Total: EUR 5,952. Application deadline: 31 July 2026. Applications only via scholarship form.
Provider
HSBI International Office (internal quality-improvement funds and DAAD STIBET I)
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
International students enrolled at HSBI
Degree Levels
bachelor, master
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
EUR 992 per month (total EUR 5,952)
Eligibility Requirements
- Regularly enrolled international HSBI students (Bachelor/Master) facing special challenges: financial hardship, caregiving, disability, refugee background
- not first semester
What This Scholarship Covers
Living Allowance
Monthly stipend for rent, food, and daily expenses
In the provider's words
- monthly stipend
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
- EUR 992 per month (total EUR 5,952)
- Duration
- 6 months (September 2026 - February 2027)
- Degree Levels
- bachelor master
- Deadline
- 31 July 2026
- Who Can Apply
- International students enrolled at HSBI
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