Students at Risk - Hilde-Domin-Programm
by Technical University of Munich (TUM) / DAAD Hilde Domin Programme
Stipend
monthly financial support
Duration
varies
Level
Bachelor, Master, PhD
Deadline
varies
Overview
Support for students and doctoral candidates who are denied the right to education in their home country. Provides monthly financial support, travel grants and German language courses among other benefits.
Provider
Technical University of Munich (TUM) / DAAD Hilde Domin Programme
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
students and doctoral candidates at risk
Degree Levels
Bachelor, Master, PhD
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
monthly financial support + travel grants + language courses
Eligibility Requirements
Students and doctoral candidates demonstrably denied the right to education in their country of origin.
What This Scholarship Covers
Living Allowance
Monthly stipend for rent, food, and daily expenses
Travel Allowance
Contribution toward flights to and from Germany
Language Course
German language course before or during studies
In the provider's words
- monthly stipend
- travel grant
- language course
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 financial support + travel grants + language courses
- Duration
- varies
- Degree Levels
- Bachelor Master PhD
- Deadline
- varies
- Who Can Apply
- students and doctoral candidates at risk
Frequently Asked Questions About the Students at Risk - Hilde-Domin-Programm
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