Stipendien für mehr Chancengerechtigkeit (STIBET I)
Stipend
EUR 450 per month (total EUR 2,700 for 6 months)
Duration
6 months (July - December 2026)
Level
bachelor, master
Deadline
5 May 2026
Overview
Supports international students facing significant financial and social challenges: refugee background, disability/chronic illness (GdB >=50%), childcare (especially single parents), care of relatives. Awarded once per year. EUR 450/month for 6 months (July-December 2026), total EUR 2,700. Must be enrolled throughout funding period (SoSe 2026 and WiSe 2026/27). Application deadline: 5 May 2026. Selection considers financial need, extent of disadvantage, impact on studies, motivation, social engagement, application quality.
Provider
TU Berlin International Degree-Seeking Students Team (DAAD STIBET I funds from Federal Foreign Office)
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
International students (Bildungsauslaender) at TU Berlin
Degree Levels
bachelor, master
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
EUR 450 per month (total EUR 2,700 for 6 months)
Eligibility Requirements
- Enrolled international TU Berlin students with at least one special challenge: refugee background, disability/chronic illness, childcare, care of relatives
- financial need
- enrolled throughout funding period
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 450 per month (total EUR 2,700 for 6 months)
- Duration
- 6 months (July - December 2026)
- Degree Levels
- bachelor master
- Deadline
- 5 May 2026
- Who Can Apply
- International students (Bildungsauslaender) at TU Berlin
Frequently Asked Questions About the Stipendien für mehr Chancengerechtigkeit (STIBET I)
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