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Cusanuswerk: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Fellowships

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Cusanuswerk: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Fellowships

The Cusanuswerk offers fellowships to particularly gifted students and doctoral candidates of catholic faith from all disciplines. Besides the funding the support entails an interdisciplinary training...

Languages and Cultural Studies Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Undergraduates Graduates

DAAD Konrad Zuse School of Excellence in Reliable Artificial Intelligence (relAI): Scholarship for Master's Students

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DAAD Konrad Zuse School of Excellence in Reliable Artificial Intelligence (relAI): Scholarship for Master's Students

The research and training programme focusses on the mathematical and algorithmic foundations of reliable AI along with domain knowledge in 3 core application domains, for which reliable AI methods are...

Mathematics and Natural Sciences Engineering Graduates

DAAD Zuse School of Embedded Composite Artificial Intelligence (SECAI): Scholarships for Master's students in AI

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DAAD Zuse School of Embedded Composite Artificial Intelligence (SECAI): Scholarships for Master's students in AI

SECAI scholarships were created to support outstanding students who intend to study AI or a related field at TU Dresden or Leipzig University. AI is viewed as an interdisciplinary undertaking that req...

Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Human Medicine Graduates

Ernst Ludwig Ehrlich Studienwerk: Doctoral Scholarship

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Ernst Ludwig Ehrlich Studienwerk: Doctoral Scholarship

The Ernst Ludwig Ehrlich Studienwerk (ELES) is one of the foundations for the development of talent which are supported by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). The Studienwerk...

Languages and Cultural Studies Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Doctoral candidates/PhD students

European Union: Erasmus+ Mobility Programme for Higher Education Students

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European Union: Erasmus+ Mobility Programme for Higher Education Students

Erasmus+ mobility of individuals sponsors study periods and traineeships (work placements) in 33 specified Erasmus+ programme countries and in Erasmus+ partner countries around the world.

Languages and Cultural Studies Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Undergraduates Graduates

European Union: Erasmus+ Mobility Project for Higher Education Teachers and Staff

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European Union: Erasmus+ Mobility Project for Higher Education Teachers and Staff

The Erasmus+ individual mobility project is not only aimed at students but also at university teachers and members of staff at higher education institutions in Germany and other European states. The p...

Languages and Cultural Studies Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Postdoctoral researchers Doctoral candidates/PhD students

Evangelisches Studienwerk: Scholarship for Doctoral Students

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Evangelisches Studienwerk: Scholarship for Doctoral Students

Every year the Studienwerk funds scholarships and a wide range of educational programmes for about 300 German and foreign doctoral candidates of protestant faith from all disciplines. The grants are a...

Languages and Cultural Studies Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Doctoral candidates/PhD students

Evangelisches Studienwerk: Scholarship for Students

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Evangelisches Studienwerk: Scholarship for Students

The ESV scholarships are open to protestant students from all disciplines and subjects wishing to study full-time at a state or state-recognised higher education institution. You are welcome to apply...

Languages and Cultural Studies Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Undergraduates

Evangelisches Studienwerk: Scholarship for Students With Refugee Status

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Evangelisches Studienwerk: Scholarship for Students With Refugee Status

The scholarship is aimed at refugees who are studying at German institutions of higher education. Candidates from all disciplines and subjects are welcome to apply. The grant amount is of up to 855 EU...

Languages and Cultural Studies Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Undergraduates

Evonik Foundation: Evonik Foundation Scholarship

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Evonik Foundation: Evonik Foundation Scholarship

Research work (Master's theses, doctoral theses, Postdocs) in the field of natural sciences is eligible for funding. The programme's focus is on the active support of particularly gifted and skilled y...

Mathematics and Natural Sciences Postdoctoral researchers Graduates

Federal Ministry of Education and Research: Deutschlandstipendium

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Federal Ministry of Education and Research: Deutschlandstipendium

The Deutschlandstipendium supports new or advanced students of excellent academic and professional promise. A wide net is cast to include all talents and potential: good grades and an excellent academ...

Languages and Cultural Studies Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Undergraduates Graduates

Federal Ministry of Education and Research: Digital GreenTalents Award

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Federal Ministry of Education and Research: Digital GreenTalents Award

Artificial intelligence precisely sorts valuable raw materials, collection robots remove waste from the environment, or digital twins enable sustainable urban planning: The digital age offers powerful...

Languages and Cultural Studies Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Graduates Doctoral candidates/PhD students

Federal Ministry of Education and Research: Federal Training Assistance Act (Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz, or BAföG)

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Federal Ministry of Education and Research: Federal Training Assistance Act (Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz, or BAföG)

BAföG, the Federal Training Assistance Act, provides funding to support studying in Germany. It can also be used to finance school-leaving qualifications and vocational training at a school or academy...

Languages and Cultural Studies Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Undergraduates Graduates

Foundation of German Business (sdw): Academic study sponsorship

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Foundation of German Business (sdw): Academic study sponsorship

The Foundation of German Business (sdw) offers undergraduate and graduate students a vast number of opportunities ranging from various seminars and training programmes to financial support. Courses ar...

Languages and Cultural Studies Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Undergraduates Graduates

Foundation of German Business (sdw): Support for doctoral candidates

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Foundation of German Business (sdw): Support for doctoral candidates

The Foundation of German Business (sdw) offers doctoral candidates a vast number of opportunities ranging from various seminars and training programmes to financial support. Courses are held in German...

Languages and Cultural Studies Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Doctoral candidates/PhD students

Foundation of the Berlin House of Representatives: Grant Programme

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Foundation of the Berlin House of Representatives: Grant Programme

The Grant Programme of the Berlin House of Representatives awards funding to young researchers in any subject area from the United States, the United Kingdom, France and states that once belonged to t...

Languages and Cultural Studies Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Postdoctoral researchers Graduates

Friedrich Ebert Foundation: Scholarship for International Doctoral Students

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Friedrich Ebert Foundation: Scholarship for International Doctoral Students

International students from all subjects (except the medical disciplines) who have been admitted to a doctoral programme at a German higher education institution are eligible to apply for the scholars...

Languages and Cultural Studies Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Doctoral candidates/PhD students

Friedrich Ebert Foundation: Scholarship for International Students

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Friedrich Ebert Foundation: Scholarship for International Students

Applicants come from countries in the Global South (Asia, Africa, Latin America), post-Soviet states as well as eastern and south-eastern European (EU) countries. Students in any subject area are elig...

Languages and Cultural Studies Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Undergraduates Graduates

Fulbright Commission: Fulbright Programme

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Fulbright Commission: Fulbright Programme

The Fulbright programme is aimed at financing academic stays by US citizens in Germany. It offers a range of different funding opportunities for students and graduates from universities and other high...

Languages and Cultural Studies Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Undergraduates Postdoctoral researchers

Gerda Henkel Foundation: PhD Scholarships

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Gerda Henkel Foundation: PhD Scholarships

The PhD scholarships support highly qualified junior academics from the historical sciences with excellent academic standing and brilliant examination results who show unusual promise for their doctor...

Languages and Cultural Studies Art, Music and Sport Doctoral candidates/PhD students

Gerda Henkel Foundation: Research Scholarships

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Gerda Henkel Foundation: Research Scholarships

Applicants holding a PhD or who are eligible to be a junior professor in the historical humanities are invited to apply for the research scholarships by the GHS, independent of nationality or place of...

Languages and Cultural Studies Art, Music and Sport Postdoctoral researchers Faculty

German Academic Scholarship Foundation: Doctoral Scholarships

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German Academic Scholarship Foundation: Doctoral Scholarships

In line with its statutes, the Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes (German Academic Scholarship Foundation) supports the university education of young people who, because of their exceptional academi...

Languages and Cultural Studies Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Doctoral candidates/PhD students

German Academic Scholarship Foundation: Scholarships for Students

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German Academic Scholarship Foundation: Scholarships for Students

The Studienstiftung sponsors students whose talent and personality shows exceptional promise for contributing to the community. Eligible candidates for a scholarship are: students at a state or stat...

Languages and Cultural Studies Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Undergraduates Graduates

German Bundestag: International Parliamentary Scholarships

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German Bundestag: International Parliamentary Scholarships

Up to 120 sponsorships for young graduates from 50 nations are awarded every year by the German Federal Parliament (Deutsche Bundestag). The sponsored students are invited to Berlin for a period of 5...

Languages and Cultural Studies Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Graduates

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Scholarships

Funding paths for international students in Germany

What are the main scholarships for studying in Germany?

Top sources: DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), Deutschlandstipendium (300 EUR/month, merit-based), Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Erasmus+ (for EU), and individual university scholarships.

Are DAAD scholarships available for Master programmes?

Yes — DAAD offers Master scholarships (~ 934 EUR/month + tuition + travel + insurance) for development-related fields, EPOS programmes, and specific country quotas. Application deadlines are usually 6–12 months before programme start.

Can I get a scholarship without high grades?

Yes — many German scholarships use social engagement + motivation + need-based criteria rather than only grades. Heinrich-Böll, Hans-Böckler, and political-party foundations consider activism, volunteering, and personal background heavily.

Do German scholarships cover living costs entirely?

DAAD covers ~934 EUR/month + tuition + travel + insurance — fully sufficient for living costs in most German cities. Deutschlandstipendium adds 300 EUR/month on top of other income. Smaller scholarships (~150–500 EUR) usually need to be combined.

When should I apply for German scholarships?

Plan 9–15 months ahead. Most DAAD calls open in August–October for the following winter semester. Stiftungen accept applications year-round but review only 2–4 times per year.

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