Studienabschluss-Stipendium fuer internationale Studierende (completion scholarships for international students)
Stipend
Monthly grant during the final months of study (amount per current call)
Duration
Until completion of the degree
Level
bachelor, master, doctorate
Deadline
Published in the respective call (see International Affairs announcements)
Overview
Final-year completion grants for particularly qualified international students who are close to finishing their degree at TH Koeln, awarded by the Department of International Affairs from DAAD and Federal Foreign Office funds.
Provider
TH Koeln, Department of International Affairs, funded by DAAD and the Federal Foreign Office (STIBET programme)
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
International students without German citizenship
Degree Levels
bachelor, master, doctorate
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
Monthly grant during the final months of study (amount per current call)
Eligibility Requirements
International students in the final phase of a degree at TH Koeln
What This Scholarship Covers
Living Allowance
Monthly stipend for rent, food, and daily expenses
In the provider's words
- living costs
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 grant during the final months of study (amount per current call)
- Duration
- Until completion of the degree
- Degree Levels
- bachelor master doctorate
- Deadline
- Published in the respective call (see International Affairs announcements)
- Who Can Apply
- International students without German citizenship
Frequently Asked Questions About the Studienabschluss-Stipendium fuer internationale Studierende (completion scholarships for international students)
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