Partially funded

DAAD STIBET I Study Completion Grant for International Students

University of Würzburg, Germany

Scholarship overview

International students in a higher semester of a Master's or state examination programme can apply for a completion grant to prepare for their final exam. It is funded by DAAD under the STIBET I programme and administered by the university's International Office, subject to DAAD funds being allocated.

The grant is awarded for up to 5 months and cannot be extended.

Award Information

  • Foreign nationality and a foreign school-leaving certificate (Bildungsausländer).
  • Fully enrolled at the University of Würzburg in a Master's programme of at least two years or a state examination programme, at least in the 3rd Master's semester when applying.
  • Studies finish by the end of the semester following the application.
  • Good academic performance and financial need.
  • Not eligible: students with a German Abitur, students writing the thesis or doing the practical year abroad, exchange students, Bachelor's students, applicants who meet the BAföG conditions in principle, students already receiving another scholarship, and students whose monthly means exceed the BAföG needs rate.
  • Monthly grant for up to 5 months, not extendable.

30 June for students completing their studies by 31 March (winter semester). 15 January for students completing by 30 September (summer semester). The application form text gives 10 January for the second round.

  1. Download the application form and the reference letter form.
  2. Complete the form and obtain the reference letter.
  3. Hand the application in at the International Office (Incoming) before the deadline.

Contact: Thomas Berndt, [email protected].

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Documents you will need

  • Application form.
  • Reference letter on the university form.
  • No original documents; documents remain with the International Office.

How selection works

Awards are based on academic qualification, with financial need taken into account. Reasons for the committee's decision are not communicated. There is no legal claim to a grant.

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