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Scholarships in Germany for International Students

Germany offers generous scholarships from the government, political foundations, and universities. While most public universities charge no tuition, these scholarships cover living costs, insurance, and more, making studying in Germany virtually free.

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Scholarships Available
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Tuition at Public Unis
€934
Avg Monthly Stipend
400+
Public Universities
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All 1,316 scholarships, 18 national and foundation programmes plus 1,298 run by 243 universities

Social Media Stipendium (Macromedia Stuttgart)

Macromedia University (Campus Stuttgart) / Sponsoren

Standortbezogenes Stipendium am Campus Stuttgart für Studierende mit besonderer Social-Media-Expertise und -Reichweite. 300 €/Monat (Deutschlandstipendium-Forma...

300 €/Monat (Deutschlandstipendium-Format) oder Studiengebührenermäßigung
Bachelor, Master
12 Monate (verlängerbar)
Deadline: Jährlich zum Wintersemester
Keine
Living costs Research & thesis

Sojourner Truth Scholarship

Friedensau Adventist University with the SDA Church and Adventist Youth

Finances committed Adventist young people who want to stand up for the rights, freedom and dignity of disadvantaged people while studying Social Work in Frieden...

Full tuition waiver for the B.A. Social Work (approx. EUR 13,000)
bachelor
first year, extended to end of degree on good progress
Deadline: Application with admission documents (usually by mid-July cycle)
Tuition

Solar- und Umweltverein Fridericiana e.V. (solarfri) Projektstipendien

Solar- und Umweltverein Fridericiana e.V. (student group)

Student-run association at KIT promoting solar energy and sustainability. Uses PV plant revenue to fund student projects with social/ecological goals. Project-b...

Project-based (varies)
bachelor, master, phd
Project duration
Deadline: On demand
KIT students
Research & thesis

Sorgenfrei-Stipendium 2026 (Campus Stipendium)

Universitaet Goettingen (Sorgenfrei-Campus-Stipendium)

One-time 1,000 EUR grant for enrolled regular students at Uni Goettingen who will graduate in Goettingen. 10 scholarships awarded. Selection by RANDOM DRAW (lot...

1,000 EUR one-time
bachelor, master, state examination, diploma
One-time
Deadline: 7 June 2026
None stated - open to all regular enrolled students
General funding

Interest-free or low-interest social loan for FH Münster students in financial need. Listed among the university's own funding instruments.

Not specified
Bachelor, Master
Repayable after studies
Deadline: Contact ZSB / Studienfinanzierung
Enrolled FH Münster students
Living costs Emergency aid

Sozialfonds fuer Osnabruecker Studierende (SOS) e.V. - Emergency Aid

Sozialfonds fuer Osnabruecker Studierende (SOS) e.V. (Social Fund for Osnabrueck Students)

If local or international students at Osnabrueck University or Osnabrueck University of Applied Sciences find themselves in a temporary financial emergency thro...

Emergency aid (amount varies by case, short-term)
Bachelor, Master, State examination, Doctorate
Short-term emergency support
Deadline: Rolling (emergency applications anytime)
Emergency aid

Sozialfonds für Studierende der MHH

Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

Unterstützung für Studierende in finanziellen Notlagen (einmalig bis 1.000 €). Einfache Bewerbung, keine festen Fristen.

Bis 1.000 € einmalig
Bachelor, Master, Staatsexamen, Promotion
Einmalig
Deadline: Laufend
Keine
Living costs Emergency aid

Sozialstipendium (Social Scholarship) of the University of Cologne

Private donors funding the University of Cologne scholarship programme

Talented students who depend on financial support are funded by the Social Scholarship. Besides financial need, criteria such as migration background, social co...

EUR 300 per month
Bachelor, Master, State examination
At least two semesters
Deadline: Next application phase: 3 - 28 August 2026 (single portal covers all scholarship types)
Living costs

The Sozialstipendium focuses on financial need of applicants. School and academic performance are secondary but study progress must be evident and successful co...

EUR 150 per month (EUR 1,800 per year)
bachelor, master
Annual (renewable by re-application)
Living costs Mentoring & network

Sozialstipendium (Studienfonds OWL)

Stiftung Studienfonds OWL with federal co-funding

Social scholarship based on particular financial need for students of the five OWL state universities including TH OWL. Same EUR 300/month rate financed via the...

EUR 300/month
bachelor, master
Up to two study years, extendable; starts possible in both winter and summer semester
Deadline: Two annual rounds: 01 February - end of February and 01 August - 31 August
No nationality restriction
Living costs

Sparkasse Mathematics Scholarship

Sparkasse Bremen / Constructor University Bremen

Programme-specific scholarship for the bachelor's programme Mathematics, Modeling and Data Analytics, funded by Sparkasse, highlighted on Constructor's scholars...

see programme page
Bachelor
see programme page
Deadline: varies
open
Tuition

Sparkassen-Stipendien fuer "Jugend musiziert" Preistraeger*innen

Sparkasse Darmstadt (via Akademie fuer Tonkunst)

Annual scholarships awarded to winners of the 'Jugend musiziert' competition who enrol at the Akademie fuer Tonkunst. In 2023, 13 scholarships were awarded (EUR...

Varies (total EUR 4,800 distributed among winners in 2023)
Bachelor
One-time (applied to tuition)
Deadline: Automatic upon enrolment after competition win
Open to competition winners enrolling at AfT
Tuition

Spener'sche Stiftung

Spener'sche Stiftung

Supports needy students whose income does not exceed double the Hartz-IV rate. Especially for students in special hardship situations.

Bachelor, Master
One semester
Deadline: 15 March and 15 September annually
Students at HS Offenburg
Living costs

SPORT-STEM Scholarships '26

Weimar Engineers' Association (supported), administered by Bauhaus-Universitaet Weimar

New for 2026: three SPORT-STEM scholarships, each funded for one year at EUR 200 per month, supported by the Weimar Engineers' Association. They target (prospec...

EUR 200 per month
Bachelor, Master
1 year (October 2026 - September 2027)
Deadline: 31 August 2026
Living costs

Sport-Stipendium (Macromedia München)

Macromedia University (Campus München) / Sponsoren

Standortbezogenes Stipendium am Campus München für studierende Spitzensportler:innen zur Vereinbarkeit von Leistungssport und Studium. 300 €/Monat (Deutschlands...

300 €/Monat (Deutschlandstipendium-Format) oder Studiengebührenermäßigung
Bachelor, Master
12 Monate (verlängerbar)
Deadline: Jährlich zum Wintersemester
Keine
Tuition Living costs Mentoring & network

Elite-athlete scholarship package: reserved study-place quota even in otherwise restricted programmes; scholarship worth up to 15% of tuition fees; dedicated se...

Up to 15% of tuition fees plus non-material services
Bachelor, Master, MBA
Duration of studies (per individual agreement)
None stated
Tuition Mentoring & network

SRH Hochschulstipendium (university scholarship)

SRH Fernhochschule - The Mobile University

Several scholarships awarded annually to committed applicants in financial need; covers 50 percent of tuition fees for the chosen Bachelor or Master distance pr...

50% tuition waiver for the whole regular study period
bachelor, master
entire regular period of study
Tuition

SRH Scholarships (six categories)

SRH University of Applied Sciences Heidelberg

Every winter semester SRH University awards 16 full scholarships covering tuition fees for the standard period of study across six categories: students with fam...

full tuition waiver (tuition fees covered for the standard period of study)
Bachelor, Master
until end of standard period of study
Deadline: annual, ahead of winter semester (WS 2026 window expected to open in summer 2026)
open
Tuition

Stadt Nürnberg - Stiftungsverwaltung der Stadtkämmerei

Stadt Nürnberg Stiftungsverwaltung via TH Nuernberg

Administers funds of various Nuremberg donors. For students resident in Nuremberg for at least 6 years, aged 15-34. Covers education costs. Maximum funding 16 u...

Bachelor, Master
Maximum 16 university semesters
Deadline: Rolling
Resident in Nuremberg for 6+ years, age 15-34
General funding

STAHLGRUBER Gesellschafterstiftung Stipendium

STAHLGRUBER Gesellschafterstiftung / TH Rosenheim

Bachelor students of Kunststofftechnik (KT) from 3rd semester, and Master students of Angewandte Forschung und Entwicklung (AFE) and Engineering Sciences (ING)...

Not specified on overview
bachelor (KT from 3rd sem), master (AFE, ING from 1st sem)
Per foundation guidelines
Deadline: Per foundation announcement
None stated
Research & thesis

Start, social and merit grants of the Europa-Universitaet Viadrina

Europa-Universitaet Viadrina and donors (Johanniter Ritterorden, I. u. E. Beckherrn Stiftung, Carl-Hans Graf von Hardenberg Stiftung, Ludwig-Heidenhain-Stiftung, Rotary International Distrikt 1940, Mebus Pleuger Stipendienfonds)

Portfolio of university grants awarded for one academic year: 25 Start grants (university-funded), 13 Social grants (need-based), 14 Merit-based grants incl. th...

EUR 300/month
bachelor, master
Usually one academic year
Deadline: Same spring online-application round as the Deutschlandstipendium (see call)
Varies by grant line; several lines target students from Central and Eastern Europe
Living costs

Starting Scholarships for International Doctoral Candidates (GRADE)

Goethe Research Academy for Early Career Researchers (GRADE) / Franz Adickes Stiftungsfonds

Up to 15 starting scholarships for international doctoral candidates at Goethe University. EUR 1,550/month for 3 months. For candidates in first 12 months of do...

EUR 1,550 per month
Doctorate
3 months
Deadline: Annual call (typically May-July)
International doctoral candidates (non-German degree/citizenship)
Living costs

Startklar OTH Scholarship (First-Generation Students)

Association of Friends of OTH Regensburg e.V. (Verein der Freunde der OTH Regensburg e.V.)

Through the 'Startklar OTH' Scholarship, the Association of Friends of OTH Regensburg supports first-year students who are the first in their families to pursue...

Not specified (support for first-year transition)
Bachelor
First year of studies
General funding

Startklar-Stipendium

MLU International Office, funded by DAAD

Twice-yearly scholarships for graduates of MLU partner schools and PASCH schools (Studienkolleg students may also apply), awarded to particularly suitable appli...

400 EUR/month
Bachelor, Master, Studienkolleg
Up to 5 months per award, extension by one further semester possible
Graduates of partner/PASCH schools abroad; dual citizens (incl. German) only under strict DAAD conditions (born and raised abroad, continuous attendance at partner school etc.)
Living costs

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