Partially funded

Deutschlandstipendium at HafenCity University Hamburg

HafenCity University Hamburg, Germany

Scholarship overview

The Deutschlandstipendium is a nationwide merit scholarship programme. At HCU it supports talented and high-achieving students financially and through a network. Half of the funding comes from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and half from private sponsors such as companies, foundations and individuals.

Beyond the monthly payment, scholarship holders join a community of fellow recipients and take part in events. They also gain access to a network of company partners, alumni and sponsors. Awards are presented at a ceremony attended by the sponsors.

Applications from all HCU students are considered. The award is based on performance, social engagement and educational background, and it is not tied to a particular use of the money.

How recipients are selected

  • The scholarship office checks the formal requirements.
  • Study performance, engagement and achievements outside the degree are assessed.
  • The scholarship selection committee deliberates and decides. It consists of a chair appointed by the HCU President, the equal opportunities officer, three professors elected by the Senate for three years, one student, and up to two advisory representatives of the private sponsors.
  • Selection criteria: outstanding study results and exceptional engagement, including voluntary work, social engagement and special achievements in areas such as sport or culture.

Award Information

  • Be enrolled (immatriculated) at HCU.
  • Show above-average study performance.
  • Show verifiable achievements and engagement outside your studies.
  • EUR 300 per month.
  • Funding period of 12 months (summer semester to summer semester), listed elsewhere on the HCU site as two semesters.
  • The money is not earmarked for a specific purpose.
  • Non-financial benefits: scholarship holder community, events, and a network of company partners, alumni and sponsors.

Application windows and deadlines are announced in time on the HCU website and by email to all students. A recent HCU overview says applications were expected again in spring 2025; no current cycle dates are given.

  1. Watch the HCU website and your student email for the call, which announces the deadline and criteria.
  2. Register on the HCU Deutschlandstipendium application portal and complete your application.
  3. Upload a motivation letter, CV and evidence of engagement outside your studies.
  4. The selection committee reviews applications and decides.

Contact

Geschäftsstelle Deutschlandstipendium, HCU Hamburg, Henning-Voscherau-Platz 1, 20457 Hamburg (room 4.034). Coordinator: Adrian Ebert, hcu-deutschlandstipendium(at)vw.hcu-hamburg.de, +49 40 30 08 80 52 03.

Official links

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Documents you will need

  • Motivation letter.
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • Evidence of engagement outside the university (voluntary work, social engagement, special achievements).

How selection works

  • Formal check of requirements.
  • Assessment of study performance, engagement and achievements outside the degree.
  • Deliberation and decision by the scholarship selection committee.

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