Deutschland-Stipendium – €300 per Month with No Difficult Conditions

1. What is the Deutschland-Stipendium?

The Deutschland-Stipendium is a public-private scholarship programme that supports high-achieving and socially engaged students with 300 € per month.
Funding is shared equally:

• 150 € from the federal government, and

• 150 € from private sponsors, such as companies, foundations or private individuals (fau.eu).

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2. How long does the funding last? Is it renewed automatically?

• The scholarship is granted for at least two semesters.

• It can be renewed annually up to the end of the standard period of study (Regelstudienzeit).

• Each year, the university reassesses whether the student still meets the criteria (academic performance, engagement, study progress).

• If the requirements are still fulfilled, funding can continue into the next academic year.

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3. Who is eligible? – Main criteria

Typical beneficiaries are:

• Academically excellent students
  – usually with a grade point average around 2.0 or better (each university sets its own threshold).

• Students with strong social or civic engagement
  – e.g. volunteering, student initiatives, committee work, or overcoming difficult life circumstances.

• No income test
  – the scholarship is not means-tested, so parental or personal income does not matter.

• No impact on BAföG
  – the Deutschland-Stipendium is not counted against BAföG, so both can be received at the same time.

• In most universities, PhD candidates are not eligible, the programme is aimed primarily at Bachelor’s and Master’s students within the standard period of study.

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4. How to apply

• Applications always run via the respective university, usually once a year, often for the winter term.

• Typical periods (vary between years):

  • TH Köln: roughly August–September

  • University of Mannheim: roughly April–June

  • TUM: application phase in summer for the current high-school graduates

• You normally apply online and submit:

  • CV

  • Transcript of records / current grades

  • Motivation letter, possibly recommendation letters

  • Proof of social engagement or special personal circumstances

Exact requirements are defined in each university’s call for applications.

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5. What makes this programme special?

• No income barrier – selection is based on talent and commitment, not on financial background.

• Public-private co-funding – companies and foundations can support talented students and build early contacts with potential employees.

• More than money – in many cases you gain access to:

  • Networking events and meetings with sponsors

  • Workshops, excursions and mentoring

  • Insights into companies and future career opportunities

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6. Quick summary

The information above is intended as an initial orientation only. Rules, amounts and deadlines can change and may differ between universities. For binding and up-to-date details, always consult your university’s scholarship office or the official information pages of the Deutschland-Stipendium.