Deutschlandstipendium at the University of Wuppertal

• EUR 300 per month (EUR 3,600 per year), half from the federal government and half from the sponsor.
• Paid regardless of other income such as student jobs, and in addition to BAföG.
• Granted for at least two semesters, normally for one year, and renewable up to the end of the standard period of study (one extra semester on justified application or for a stay abroad).
• Funding starts at the beginning of each winter semester; the award ceremony is usually in early November.
• Network events, contact with sponsors and internship opportunities.

The most recent call ran to 23 August 2026 for funding from winter semester 2026/27. Acceptance or rejection letters are sent in mid to late October. Applicants who are placed on the successor list can move up to a free place at any time during the scholarship year (October to September).

1. Complete the online application in the university portal (incomplete or emailed applications are not processed). The form can be saved and continued later.
2. Upload the documents listed below.
3. If the certificate of enrolment for the coming winter semester is not yet available, submit the application by the deadline and send the certificate later by arrangement.
4. Applications are addressed to the Vice-Rector for Studies and Teaching.

Contact

Annika Grübler, [email protected], +49 202 439 5013; Mareen Dusi, [email protected], +49 202 439 3043.

• Letter of motivation (maximum one A4 page).
• Curriculum vitae in tabular form.
• Credit point account extract (for applicants in their 2nd semester or higher in the coming winter semester).
• Certificate of enrolment for the following winter semester.
• Certificate of university entrance qualification.
• If applicable: training certificates, work references, internship certificates.

Selection committees of the individual faculties decide on the awards. Academic performance, social commitment and personal circumstances and obstacles are assessed together in the context of the whole application.