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Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes / German Academic Scholarship Foundation·Germany

Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes - Undergraduate & Master's Scholarship

Fully FundedBachelorMaster's12–60 monthsRolling calls · nomination-based

The Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes is Germany's oldest, largest and most prestigious scholarship foundation, supporting around 13,300 students annually across all disciplines at German universities. Admission is exclusively by nomination. International students enrolled at German universities may be eligible.

Popular Participating Universities

Heidelberg University

LMU Munich

Technical University of Munich

Freie Universität Berlin

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Quick info

Application status

Rolling calls · nomination-based

DAAD deadlines vary per program. Check the official site for the current intake window.

Germany

Bachelor, Master's

12–60 months

All disciplines

Apply on official site

Opens the provider's official website

Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

What you get

Monthly stipend: €952 (study allowance) - reviewed annually
Book allowance: €300/year
Language course support
International study support (additional grants for semesters abroad)
Extensive non-material support: summer academies, seminars, networking events
Access to Studienstiftung academic programme (lectures, workshops, research groups)

Monthly: €952/month (base rate)

Requirements

First degree: Not required

Professional experience: not specified

Detailed requirements

- Currently enrolled at an accredited German university or Fachhochschule
- Outstanding academic achievement (top percentile)
- Strong extra-curricular engagement and social commitment
- Must be nominated by a liaison professor (Vertrauensdozent), school/university, or apply via self-nomination in first two semesters
- All nationalities studying at German institutions may be eligible - confirm current rules with Studienstiftung
- Must not be beyond the 3rd semester at time of first application

Who can apply

Outstanding university students of all nationalities studying at accredited German higher education institutions, who demonstrate exceptional academic ability and a commitment to contributing to society.

Fields of study

All disciplines

Application window

Rolling calls · nomination-based

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025–2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Nomination deadlines vary by nominating body (school, university, government)

Selection seminars held multiple times per year

German citizenship or permanent residence in Germany often required - international students studying at German universities may be eligible

Contact: info@studienstiftung.de

How to apply

1Identify a Vertrauensdozent (liaison professor) at your German university who can nominate you
2OR self-nominate during your first or second semester via the Studienstiftung self-nomination portal
3OR be nominated by your German school (Abitur route)
4Submit nomination documents through the nominator - Studienstiftung contacts you for the next steps
5Attend a two-day selection seminar
6No direct application to Studienstiftung without a nomination