Is it possible to get funding for studying in Germany? Most believe that only those students who are perfect in their studies or possess superintelligence are eligible for the scholarship. This is not entirely true. Of course, the funds expect high academic results from you, but also social activity, participation in the life of the university, the city and the country as a whole, your civic stand plays an equally important role.
In Germany, there are many organizations that offer financing to young and promising professionals. They exist separately from the school. It is also worth paying attention to the fact that scholarships do not cover all expenses for studying, they only help to improve a student’s financial situation, give them the opportunity to devote more time to study, rather than finding part-time jobs.
We suggest considering a list of the most popular foundations and organizations.
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Probably one of the most famous foundations that provides scholarships to foreign citizens. Unlike others, this organization annually finances not a few dozen, but several hundred comers from the countries of the former CIS.
All scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. The selection is carried out by expert commissions, which include professors from Germany and sometimes the ones from Ukrainian universities. Scholarships are usually granted to Master’s degree students or graduates of a Bachelor's degree program. First-year students cannot participate in the competition. Applications should preferably be submitted one year before the start of the program (as a rule, they are accepted for consideration in the fall - for the next academic year).
Academic performance, scientific qualifications, the quality of a scientific project (graduate students and scientists), motivation (students), participation in competitions, contests, etc., knowledge of the German language – all this is taken into consideration.
The foundation also offers short-term scholarship exchange programs.
Scholarships are provided for all specialties, special conditions exist only for the medical field.
The amount of the scholarship depends on the program and varies from 750 euros for students to 2000 euros for young teachers who want to continue their scientific research activities.
The submission of applications to some programs simultaneously is excluded.
You can find the list of available scholarship programs on the organization’s Ukrainian website:
https://www.daad-ukraine.org/uk/
2.DEUTSCHLANDSTIPENDIUM
The fund provides scholarships for almost everyone: undergraduate or graduate students, university or Fachhochschule. The amount of monthly payments is 300 euros. It should be noted, that the fund provides a half of financial resources, and the second part comes from the budget of enterprises that are interested in a new qualified personnel in the future. The scholarship is granted for at least two semesters.
The foundation gives preference to talented students who have high academic results. The level of personal motivation and marital status is also taken into account.
You can apply for getting a scholarship directly at the school. It is worthwhile to familiarize yourself with the list of universities that are participating in this program.
More information can be found on the website of the foundation (English and German version):
https://www.deutschlandstipendium.de/index.html
3.BAFÖG
Only those citizens who have lived in Germany for at least 5 years or have one of parents that has lived in Germany for at least 6 years and has been working in this country for at least three years - are eligible to receive this scholarship.
The main feature of the fund lies in the necessity to return 50% of the total amount after graduation. Therefore, this option will be beneficial for those who have been working in Germany for a long time and want to receive additional education.
https://www.xn--bafg-7qa.de/index.php
4.KONRAD-ADENAUER-STIFTUNG
The scholarship is granted only to those students who have already received a Bachelor's degree diploma and continue their studies for the Master's degree program or other higher degree, but have not yet reached the age of 30.
Since the foundation is named after a famous German politician, preference is given to young people with an active political and civic stand, a positive attitude towards democracy and show respect for a different opinion. In addition, great attention is paid to the level of academic performance and motivation of the applicant.
The program participants are expected to participate in a variety of seminars and trainings organized by the foundation.
The scholarship amounts to 850 euros per month for the Master's degree program (paid for two years) and 1200 euros per month for a higher education degree (can be paid for three years).
Applications are accepted annually until July 15.
More information here:
5.ROSA-LUXEMBURG STIFTUNG
The Foundation supports students who go into an active civic stand with respect to democratic values, social justice and solidarity. Therefore, in order to receive a scholarship, it is necessary not only to show high educational achievements, but also to support the political ideology of the foundation itself.
Only those students who have already received a Bachelor's degree diploma and are fluent in German are eligible to participate in the program.
The amount of monthly payments is 750 euros. Additionally, it is possible to cover expenses for educational materials.
Applications are accepted twice a year: until October 15 for the summer semester and until April 15 for the winter semester of study.
More detailed information can be found on the fund's website:
6.ALEXANDER-VON-HUMBOLDT-STIFTUNG
The fund offers a list of different scholarships for young academics who have already managed to demonstrate high achievements in the field of science.
The main condition is the obtaining of a Bachelor's degree diploma and work experience in the field.
The scholarship amounts to approximately 2200-2800 euros per month. In addition, the foundation provides an individual mentor, who helps and coordinates the scientific activities of the participant, as well as the opportunity to participate in various seminars and scientific conferences, language courses.
The list of programs and detailed conditions can be found on the fund's website:
http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/start.html
7.FRIEDRICH-EBERT-STIFTUNG
One of the few foundations that offers scholarship programs for the Bachelor’s degree students.
The scholarship is up to 650 euros per month. Students with children can receive additional funds for the maintenance of their family (approximately 200-250 euros each month). For graduate students, monthly amounts to almost 1000 euros.
In order to receive financing, it is necessary to show a sufficient level of academic achievement (the average score is not less than 2.0), be fluent in German at a level not lower than C1, and also provide a proof of acceptance to one of the German universities.
The fund does not provide scholarships only for the medical study.
The application can be submitted directly on the website:
8.COPERNICUS STIPENDIUM
The project was created in conjunction with Humboldt University in Berlin and the University of Hamburg, so the fund provides funding primarily to students in these cities.
The Fund is committed to fully reimbursement of the costs for accommodation, meals, medical insurance, public transport, as well as visa fees. Additionally, pocket money (200-220 euros) is paid monthly. Scholarship holders are provided with the accommodation.
The program lasts six months and gives preference to the citizens of the Central Asian and European regions.
Funding is provided in the following areas of study:
Basic conditions for the participation:
- Knowledge of German at the level of B2-C1
- A minimum three-semester period of successful undergraduate studies at the university.
More detailed information is available on the fund's website.
https://www.copernicus-stipendium.de/
9. HEINRICH-BÖLL-STIFTUNG
The Foundation annually provides funding for about 1,200 students of all nationalities and all specialties, both at universities and at Hochschule. Participants are required to achieve high academic achievement, an active citizenship and interest in environmental ecology, democracy, human rights and equality.
Only students who study the Master's degree program or another postgraduate degree can participate.
The selection of participants takes place in three stages:
- Submission of an application and necessary documents (online) - twice a year: by 01.03 and by 01.09;
- Interview with a fund employee;
- Participation in a general seminar, group and individual conversation.
10. OTHER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
As you can see, Germany offers a lot of opportunities for education and development of the young generation. The main thing is to use them correctly and on time. Our agency will be happy to help you reach your potential and receive rewards for your efforts!
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