Deutschlandstipendium at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

• EUR 300 per month.
• Initially granted for two semesters; extension possible within the standard period of study if performance and voluntary engagement continue.
• Paid independently of income and parents' income; not offset against BAföG.
• Funding for new awards starts on 1 October.

• New applications: 15 April to 15 June each year. The next window opens on 15 April 2027.
• Funding starts 1 October.
• Extension applications: 15 June to 30 July for the winter semester; 15 December to 31 January for the summer semester.
• Decisions are sent by email shortly before the winter semester begins.

1. Wait for the online application portal to open (it is open only during the application window, next on 15 April 2027).
2. Fill in the online application and upload the documents. The whole application may be in English.
3. Applicants not yet enrolled select 'Studieninteressierte*r' and send the enrolment certificate later.
4. Extensions are requested by email with the form, a current motivation letter explaining what has changed, CV, enrolment certificate, transcript and evidence of engagement.

Official links

• Information for students
• FAQ

Information checked against the official pages on 2026-10-21. Always confirm the current call on the official site before applying.

• Motivation letter, maximum two pages.
• Tabular CV.
• Higher education entrance qualification; foreign certificates with conversion into the German grading system (uni-assist document accepted).
• Proof of study achievements, if already available.
• Enrolment certificate, if already issued.
• Master's applicants: first degree certificate and further achievement records as required by the programme admission rules.
• If applicable: proof of special qualification, internship and employment references, awards, other skills and engagement, and a statement on social, family or personal circumstances.

• Faculties review and evaluate the applications after the deadline.
• A committee of a Rectorate member, the scholarship team, a Studiendekan and representatives of students and professional practice decides.
• Criteria follow the Stipendienprogramm-Gesetz and Verordnung: grades and consistent performance, plus social engagement.