Partially funded

DAAD STIBET I Final Stage Scholarship (University of Stuttgart)

University of Stuttgart, Germany

Scholarship overview

For international students in the final phase of their studies who face financial difficulty. The award is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) through the STIBET I programme and administered by the International Office of the University of Stuttgart. Support is partial and temporary, goes towards reasonable living costs and does not cover tuition fees.

Funds are limited and there are many applicants. A selection committee at the International Office decides allocation and amount.

Award Information

International degree student at the University of Stuttgart near graduation: Bachelor from the 6th semester, Master from the 4th semester, PhD within the final 12 months with a faculty acceptance certificate.
Good grades and a positive completion prognosis from a professor or academic staff member.
Financial hardship or emergency.
No full scholarship from another organisation.
Enrolled, resident in Germany, with at least 2 semesters of successful studies.

Usually 250 to 400 EUR per month.
Usually 2 to 6 months for the last semester of studies, usually during the thesis; extension only in exceptional cases.
No aid towards tuition fees.

Joint International Office deadlines in 2026: 31 January, 30 June and 31 October (the October round only if funds remain). Results usually follow within a few weeks of the deadline.

Email the International Office advisor for your study programme and book a personal consultation.
Receive the joint application form after the consultation and fill it in.
Collect supporting documents such as proof of financial situation, transcript of records and letters of recommendation.
Submit the application, preferably a few days before the deadline.