Deutschlandstipendium at the University of Mannheim

• EUR 300 per month.
• 2026/27 round: funding period 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027.
• Granted initially for one year; extension depends on academic performance (checked each spring) and funding agreements, aiming for the standard period of study.
• Non-material support through contact with funding organisations.
• Tuition fees are not covered.

The 2026/27 application round has closed. A new application is expected in spring 2027 for the 2027/28 round. Applications are accepted for the autumn semester only.

1. Apply for a specific degree programme at the University of Mannheim if not yet enrolled.
2. Complete the online scholarship application within the application period and upload all documents (German or English; other languages need an official translation).
3. Submit the application; it cannot be changed afterwards and e-mailed documents are not accepted.
4. Receive notification of the decision.

• Letter of motivation (via the application form)
• Tabular CV
• University entrance qualification
• Current transcript of records, including average grade if more than 30 ECTS were earned
• Degree certificates of previous studies, if any
• Proof of special achievements or prizes (not older than 2 years)
• Proof of professional work or vocational training (not older than 5 years, longer than 2 years)
• Proof of internships, student jobs or tutoring (not older than 5 years, at least 8 weeks)
• Proof of voluntary or social engagement, student initiatives or elected university offices (not older than 2 years, minimum duration and hours apply)
• Proof of special family or personal circumstances, elite sport or study-related employment, where applicable

• A selection committee set up by each school decides.
• The focus is on school and university performance, plus social engagement or sports achievements.
• Personal circumstances such as a migrant or non-academic background, raising a child, caring for a relative or receiving BAfoeG are taken into account.
• Only documented information counts; no documents can be submitted later.