Deutschlandstipendium Public-Private Scholarship to Study in a German University

The Deutschlandstipendium is a German public-private scholarship programme that supports talented and high-achieving students at public and state-recognised universities in Germany. It provides financial and non-material support. Businesses, foundations, or private individuals sponsor students with a pledge of 150 euros per month, and the Federal Government matches this amount with another 150 euros.

First- and higher-semester students of all nationalities can apply directly to their university. The scholarship is awarded to high-achieving and committed students from all over the world at participating universities in Germany. Selection is made regardless of personal or parent income, and nationality is not material to the award.

Universities award the Deutschlandstipendium and applicants must meet the requirements of the individual institutions. In addition to academic achievement, selection criteria include social commitment and personal achievements, such as overcoming challenges or obstacles in a social or family background.

Funding is normally granted for at least two semesters, with a maximum duration that covers the standard period of study. At intervals of two semesters, the university reviews whether the scholarship holder still meets the award criteria and whether private funding will continue. Non-financial support may include mentoring programmes, networking events, and internships.

• Applies to first-semester and higher-semester students.
• Universities: applicants must study at participating public and state-recognised universities in Germany.
• Nationality: first- and higher-semester students of all nationalities can apply.
• Selection is not based on personal income.
• Selection is not based on parent income.
• Nationality is not material to award.
• Academic achievement is required.
• Selection criteria include social commitment.
• Selection criteria include personal achievements (for example, overcoming challenges or obstacles in social or family background).

• Financial support: 300 euros per month (150 euros from the sponsor plus 150 euros matched by the Federal Government).
• Non-material support may include mentoring programmes.
• Non-material support may include networking events.
• Non-material support may include internships.

1. Apply directly to your university for the Deutschlandstipendium.
2. Check and meet the requirements of your individual institution, as the scholarship is awarded by universities.
3. Ensure your application addresses the selection criteria, including academic achievement, social commitment, and personal achievements.

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