Deutschlandstipendium at the University of Bonn

• EUR 300 per month (EUR 3,600 per year), independent of income.
• Funding lasts one academic year, from 1 October to 30 September of the following year; re-application is possible.
• Payment starts only once a certificate of enrolment has been submitted.
• Funding ends on discontinuation of studies, change of subject or exmatriculation.

2026/27 round: applications were accepted until 18 May 2026 (upload to the application server). School leavers could submit the Abitur certificate by email by 17 July 2026. Notifications were sent from September 2026. Applications are made each spring for funding starting 1 October.

1. Register once on the Deutschlandstipendium application server of the University of Bonn.
2. Complete the online form and upload all documents before the deadline; postal applications are not accepted.
3. Late or incomplete applications are not considered.
4. Submit the certificate of enrolment or admission letter when available.

Contact: Svenja Killmer, [email protected], +49 228 73-4607.

Official application page

• Declaration of participation (on the application server).
• Curriculum vitae in table form.
• University entrance qualification.
• Full transcript of records to date (BASIS extract); not needed for those who have not started studying.
• If available: vocational certificates or job references, and certificate of enrolment.
• Optional: internship and job references, proof of social engagement, skills, awards or stays abroad, and the application for funding beyond the standard period of study.

The University of Bonn Foundation selection committee ranks complete applications on academic performance and social engagement.