Partially funded

Deutschlandstipendium at the Academy of Fine Arts Munich

Akademie der Bildenden Künste München, Germany

Scholarship overview

The Deutschlandstipendium is a national scholarship programme for particularly talented, motivated and high-achieving students who also show social commitment, in particular regarding the concerns of the AdBK Munich. This commitment is to be described in the motivation letter.

Several scholarships are available, including two for students who have not yet turned 28 in the funding year and some for students of sculpture/sculptural work, three-dimensional work, interior architecture, architecture and art. The exact number and focus areas are announced later.

Award Information

  • Enrolled student at the AdBK Munich with strong performance and social commitment relevant to the Academy.
  • Must not exceed the standard period of study for the degree programme in December 2027 (as shown on the enrolment certificate).
  • Must not receive another talent- and performance-based award averaging EUR 30 or more per month during the funding period.
  • Doctoral funding is not possible under the Deutschlandstipendium.
  • EUR 300 per month, of which 50% comes from private sponsors and 50% from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
  • Usually awarded for one year, independent of income.
  • Award and renewal depend on private and public funds being available for the funding period.

Applications close on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 24:00 (final deadline).

  1. Complete the cover sheet and the application form (Antrag-Bewerbung-Deutschlandstipendium).
  2. Write the motivation letter (1 to 1.5 pages) explaining why you should receive the scholarship, including voluntary work and personal circumstances.
  3. Prepare a tabular CV (1 to 2 pages, chronological, signed and dated).
  4. Upload all documents in the AdBK application portal before the deadline.

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Documents you will need

  • Cover sheet application
  • Application form
  • Motivation letter
  • Tabular CV with date and signature
  • Certificate of enrolment
  • Portfolio with performance records, transcript or certificates

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