Deutschlandstipendium at Freie Universität Berlin

• EUR 300 per month: EUR 150 from private sponsors and EUR 150 from the German federal government.
• Funding for at least two semesters (winter and summer), extendable up to the maximum number of semesters needed to complete the degree programme.
• Annual performance review; if positive and private funding remains, funding can be extended for another year.
• Payments pause during personal or family leave and are extended afterwards; they continue during required internships or study abroad.
• A bridging option can fund the last winter semester of a Bachelor's and the first summer semester of a consecutive Master's; reapplication is needed for the Master's winter semester.

2026/2027 funding year: applications from 16 July 2026 (10:00) to 13 August 2026 (16:00 CEST). Annual performance-review documents for current recipients are due by 31 May.

1. Check the eligibility and selection criteria.
2. Submit the application electronically in the online application system during the application window.
3. Unsuccessful applicants may reapply with updated documents.

Contact: [email protected]

• Online application.
• Bridging applications: an additional form (German only) uploaded with the application.
• Cooperative programme students whose grades are not in Campus Management: a preliminary grade report with grades converted to the German system; foreign-language transcripts are not accepted.
• Annual review: current programme status form, an assessment from a professor or teacher, and a current transcript of records.

• Academic achievements (school-leaving grade for first-year students, or university record and credits earned).
• Awards, recognitions and other scholarships.
• Professional experience and volunteer involvement.
• Other achievements, such as overcoming life hurdles or studying under difficult circumstances.
• Criteria related to social background.
• Outcome depends on the number of scholarships available and the number and aptitude of applicants.