Deutschlandstipendium at the University of Passau

• EUR 300 per month (EUR 3,600 per year), not means-tested and independent of BAföG.
• Usually one year (two semesters), at least two semesters; funding may be shortened to one semester. Continued funding requires reapplication in the next round.
• Extensions in justified cases such as disability, pregnancy, childcare or required study abroad.
• Funding ends at the maximum or standard period of study, on leaving Passau, after the last exam, or if the programme ends for lack of funds.
• Funds generally do not have to be repaid, except extra payments if the degree is finished before the standard period ends or if data was incorrect.
• Funding period of the 2026 round: 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027.

2026/27 round: applications closed on 15 June 2026 for the funding period 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027. The online portal is open only during application periods; the next round is expected in 2027.

1. Create a username and password in the online application portal.
2. Complete the application form (you can log in again during the application period).
3. Upload all required documents digitally.
4. Shortlisted applicants are notified by email for the second selection round.

Contact

[email protected]; International Office, Tanja Daller (+49 851 509 1166) and Petra R. Schilling (+49 851 509 1105).

Official links

• Deutschlandstipendium
• Application

• Application form.
• Current CV in tabular form.
• Motivation letter, maximum one page, not AI-generated.
• University entrance qualification (international applicants also the uni-assist verification report, if applicable).
• Bachelor's certificate (master's applicants).
• Current certificate of enrolment.
• Proof of previous academic achievements (for example Campus Portal printout or intermediate exam certificate).
• Proof of stated social commitment.
• Proof of social or personal circumstances.
• All documents in English or German; other languages need an official translation.

Selection is in two rounds under the Scholarship Act (StipG).

• First-year students: final grade of the university entrance qualification.
• Enrolled students: compliance with the standard study period and achievements so far (ECTS credits, grades).
• Master's students: final bachelor's grade and compliance with the standard study period.
• Special commitment: awards, work experience, volunteering, social or political engagement.
• Personal or family circumstances: illness or disability, caring duties, working while studying, family or migrant background, financial hardship.
• Claims must be backed by documents; unsupported claims are not considered. Rejected applicants can reapply.