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Deutschlandstipendium

€300 per month for at least two semesters, independent of nationality and parental income

Funder
German Federal Government and private sponsors
Level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Coverage
Partial

About this scholarship

Germany's national talent scholarship pays €300 a month — half from the federal government, half from private sponsors — to high-achieving students at participating German universities.

Combined with Germany's low or zero public tuition, it meaningfully offsets living costs for strong students.

🗓️ Deadline

Each university runs its own application window, typically over the summer for the winter semester

Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.

Eligibility

  • Enrolled (or accepted) at a participating German university
  • Strong academic record; social commitment and personal circumstances are also weighed
  • Open to all nationalities, including international students
  • Awarded initially for two semesters, renewable within the standard period of study

How to apply

  1. Check whether your German university participates and note its window
  2. Apply directly to the university with transcripts and a CV
  3. Some universities ask for a short motivation letter or interview
  4. Awards are typically confirmed before the winter semester starts
  5. Your counsellor can flag participating universities when shortlisting
Official programme site ↗

Studying in Germany

Low or no tuition at public universities, engineering excellence and an 18-month job-seeker visa. Post-study work: Up to 18 months.

Deutschlandstipendium: your questions, answered

What does the Deutschlandstipendium cover?

€300 per month for at least two semesters, independent of nationality and parental income. Germany's national talent scholarship pays €300 a month — half from the federal government, half from private sponsors — to high-achieving students at participating German universities.

Who is eligible for the Deutschlandstipendium?

Core requirements are: Enrolled (or accepted) at a participating German university; Strong academic record; social commitment and personal circumstances are also weighed; Open to all nationalities, including international students; Awarded initially for two semesters, renewable within the standard period of study. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.

When is the Deutschlandstipendium deadline?

Each university runs its own application window, typically over the summer for the winter semester. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.

Is the university placement service really free?

Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.