Our Scholarship Program for International Students is aimed at international students and graduates who have acquired a university degree and who intend to complete postgraduate or master studies, doctoral studies or a research stay of at least three semesters at a university in Germany.

The guidelines

• have a university degree, as we do not provide support for bachelor studies,
• prove above average academic performance,
• be no older that 30 when applying,
• have good knowledge of the German language (B2-level),
• be actively engaged in voluntary work,
• plan to study a minimum of three semesters at a university in Germany,
• possess a broad general education and distinct interest in political issues,
• have a positive attitude towards democracy and human rights,
• be open to develop their personal points of view and practice tolerance,
• be highly motivated and able to convince us of their goals in life.

Further specifications

• Students in Medicine or Pharmacy can only apply after having completed their intermediate exam in Germany or when having achieved a comparable stage of their studies.
• Human or dental medicine specialist training or post graduate research stays in Germany cannot be supported.
• Persons having already achieved a doctorate are not eligible for a scholarship.