Support for Pregnant and Single-Parent Students (Landesstiftung Rheinland-Pfalz)
Stipend
Varies (per semester, based on financial need)
Duration
Once per semester (reapplication possible)
Level
Bachelor, Master
Overview
The Scholarship Foundation of the State of Rhineland-Palatinate offers single parents and single pregnant students - independent of BAföG - support in financial emergencies. This help is intended to enable students to successfully complete their studies. Decisive factor is financial need, not excellent grades. The scholarship is paid out once per semester. Application via Equal Opportunities Officer with completed form and documents.
Provider
Scholarship Foundation of the State of Rhineland-Palatinate, administered via Equal Opportunities Office at Hochschule Trier
Type
university Scholarship
Degree Levels
Bachelor, Master
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
Varies (per semester, based on financial need)
Eligibility Requirements
- Single parents or single pregnant students at Hochschule Trier in financial emergency
- independent of BAföG
- need not permanent.
What This Scholarship Covers
Living Allowance
Monthly stipend for rent, food, and daily expenses
Family & Childcare
Child allowance or childcare support for student parents
Emergency Aid
Hardship grants or interest-free loans for acute need
In the provider's words
- financial emergency support for single parents
- financial emergency support for single pregnant students
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
- Varies (per semester, based on financial need)
- Duration
- Once per semester (reapplication possible)
- Degree Levels
- Bachelor Master
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