🎓 DAAD Scholarship Database
📚 All scholarship sources guide →166 active scholarships. Data source: DAAD scholarship database (official). Synced every 3 months.
166 scholarships found
Cusanuswerk: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Fellowships
PartnerCusanuswerk: 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...
DAAD Konrad Zuse School of Excellence in Reliable Artificial Intelligence (relAI): Scholarship for Master's Students
PartnerDAAD 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...
DAAD Zuse School of Embedded Composite Artificial Intelligence (SECAI): Scholarships for Master's students in AI
PartnerDAAD 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...
Ernst Ludwig Ehrlich Studienwerk: Doctoral Scholarship
PartnerErnst 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...
European Union: Erasmus+ Mobility Programme for Higher Education Students
PartnerEuropean 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.
European Union: Erasmus+ Mobility Project for Higher Education Teachers and Staff
PartnerEuropean 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...
Evangelisches Studienwerk: Scholarship for Doctoral Students
PartnerEvangelisches 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...
Evangelisches Studienwerk: Scholarship for Students
PartnerEvangelisches 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...
Evangelisches Studienwerk: Scholarship for Students With Refugee Status
PartnerEvangelisches 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...
Evonik Foundation: Evonik Foundation Scholarship
PartnerEvonik 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...
Federal Ministry of Education and Research: Deutschlandstipendium
PartnerFederal 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...
Federal Ministry of Education and Research: Digital GreenTalents Award
PartnerFederal 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...
Federal Ministry of Education and Research: Federal Training Assistance Act (Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz, or BAföG)
PartnerFederal 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...
Foundation of German Business (sdw): Academic study sponsorship
PartnerFoundation 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...
Foundation of German Business (sdw): Support for doctoral candidates
PartnerFoundation 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...
Foundation of the Berlin House of Representatives: Grant Programme
PartnerFoundation 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...
Friedrich Ebert Foundation: Scholarship for International Doctoral Students
PartnerFriedrich 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...
Friedrich Ebert Foundation: Scholarship for International Students
PartnerFriedrich 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...
Fulbright Commission: Fulbright Programme
PartnerFulbright 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...
Gerda Henkel Foundation: PhD Scholarships
PartnerGerda 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...
Gerda Henkel Foundation: Research Scholarships
PartnerGerda 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...
German Academic Scholarship Foundation: Doctoral Scholarships
PartnerGerman 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...
German Academic Scholarship Foundation: Scholarships for Students
PartnerGerman 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...
German Bundestag: International Parliamentary Scholarships
PartnerGerman 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...
💡 How can I get a scholarship to study in Germany?
Main pathways: DAAD (academic merit + need, ~934 EUR/month + tuition + travel), Deutschlandstipendium (300 EUR/month, merit-based), and political foundations (Heinrich-Böll, Konrad-Adenauer, Friedrich-Ebert, Rosa-Luxemburg) that value social engagement alongside grades. Apply 9–15 months before your programme start.
- Identify matching scholarships — Filter by your field, degree level, and country eligibility.
- Prepare a strong motivation letter — Highlight academic plan + social engagement + return contribution.
- Collect required documents — Transcripts, language certificate, CV, recommendation letters, project proposal.
- Apply early (9–15 months ahead) — Most scholarship deadlines close long before programme start.
- Combine multiple smaller scholarships if needed — Deutschlandstipendium + foundation top-ups can stack legally.
❓ 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.