Partially funded

Degree Completion Grants for International Students (Examensstipendien), Universität Hamburg

Universität Hamburg, Germany

Scholarship overview

These grants help international students at Universität Hamburg who have no financial support finance the final examination phase. The funding provider is the Ministry of Science, Research, Equalities and Districts (BWFGB) of Hamburg.

There is no legal entitlement to funding. A committee of faculty members and the student council (AStA) decides.

Award Information

Enrolled at Universität Hamburg and preparing for or in the final examination phase.
Not a German citizen; dual German and foreign citizens are excluded.
Not eligible for BAföG; students meeting BAföG Section 8 requirements are excluded.
No financial support during this phase (proof required).
Doctoral candidates are not eligible.
Fee-based programme students get no priority and may not always be considered.

EUR 200 to EUR 855 per month, based on income.
Up to 6 months (5 months for two-semester programmes), depending on the exam period confirmed by the thesis supervisor.
One extension possible; maximum 12 months (5 months for two-semester programmes).
Paid on the first day of each funding month; not payable to foreign bank accounts. Academic leave during funding is not permitted.

1 June: funding for 1 July to 31 December. 1 December: funding for 1 January to 30 June. Bank statements cover 1 March to 31 May (June round) or 1 September to 30 November (December round). For the June 2026 round, bank statement uploads were accepted up to 5 June 2026 and all other documents by 1 June 2026.

Use the application link for the June or December round and log in with your STiNE ID.
Register with your student email address.
Upload all documents in the portal before the deadline. Missing documents are not requested and incomplete applications are rejected.
Extensions: apply through the existing application in Mobility-Online with a statement of reason, bank statements and a supervisor email confirming the updated exam dates.

Contact: [email protected].

Official links

How to apply (official)

Documents you will need

CV and statement of reason for applying.
Schedule of all steps leading to the final examination.
Residence permit scan (EU citizens: ID and Meldebescheinigung).
Bank statements for the stated period; reported finances must match them.
Confirmation of exam period from a Universität Hamburg professor on the official form.
Current employment contract, if applicable.