Partially funded

Deutschlandstipendium at Film University Babelsberg Konrad Wolf

Film University Babelsberg Konrad Wolf, Germany

Scholarship overview

Since the winter semester 2011/12 the university has awarded scholarships under the national Deutschlandstipendium programme to talented, high-achieving students. Each scholarship is financed half by the federal government and half by private sponsors.

The award is 300 euros per month and is normally granted for one study year. Besides outstanding performance and personal background, selection also considers social commitment, willingness to take responsibility and special social, family or personal circumstances.

For the winter semester 2026/27 the university plans to award about 12 scholarships, subject to final fundraising from private sponsors and allocation of funds.

Award Information

  • Be enrolled at Filmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF, or enrol in the winter semester following the application.
  • Study within the standard period of study (Regelstudienzeit).
  • EUR 300 per month: EUR 150 from private sponsors and EUR 150 from federal funds.
  • Normally awarded for one study year.

2026 call: the online application form is valid from 15 July 2026 to 15 September 2026. Recipients are expected to be announced at the end of October 2026, after the Senate meeting.

  1. Complete the online application form before 15 September 2026.
  2. Upload all required documents; missing documents are not requested afterwards.
  3. Direct questions to Susan Berg at [email protected].

Official scholarship page

Official links

Documents you will need

  • Signed CV in tabular form.
  • Letter of motivation stating professional goals and how a positive decision would help.
  • Letter of recommendation from a teacher of the university in any programme, who is not a member of the awarding committee. Applicants who enrol only at the start of the funding period ask a member of their admissions committee or a person at a previously attended vocational or subject-specific institution.
  • Certificate of enrolment, or copy of the admission notice for the following semester.
  • Proof of study achievements to date, if studies have begun.
  • Proof of degrees obtained so far.
  • If applicable: internship or employment references and evidence of other special activities, skills, talents or engagement.
  • If applicable: details and evidence of special personal or family circumstances.

How selection works

Selection weighs outstanding achievements and personal career path, social commitment, willingness to take responsibility, and special social, family or personal circumstances. Awards follow the university statute of 18 June 2018 under the Brandenburg higher education act and the national scholarship programme law (StipG).

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