Deutschlandstipendium at the University of Würzburg

University of Würzburg, Germany

Scholarship overview

The Deutschlandstipendium is a public-private scholarship funded jointly by the German Federal Government and private funders. It is open to talented students of all nationalities and social backgrounds, so international students can apply on the same terms as German students.

The main selection criterion is achievement at school, university or in the workplace. Community commitment, commitment to helping others and obstacles overcome because of family or cultural background are also considered. Doctoral studies cannot be funded.

In 2025 the university selected 66 scholarship recipients, 47 of them new. Certificates were presented on 10 December 2025.

Award Information

Enrolled in a programme at the University of Würzburg, or planning to start one in the coming winter semester.
Any nationality.
Period of study has not exceeded the standard length of the programme on the scholarship start date (1 October).
Demonstrated potential for outstanding academic achievement.
Doctoral researchers are not considered.
Master's applicants admitted conditionally, who have not completed their undergraduate degree by the winter semester, are not eligible.

EUR 300 per month in total: EUR 150 from private funders and EUR 150 from the German Federal Government.
Financial and non-financial support.
Scholarship start date: 1 October.

Applications open when the university's application portal opens; the exact window is announced there each year. The scholarship starts on 1 October.

Wait for the university's application portal to open.
Prepare the documents listed below, with translations where needed.
Submit the application through the portal.
Master's applicants who do not yet hold their undergraduate certificate must submit it by the start of the winter semester lecture period at the latest; the university does not send reminders.

Contact: [email protected], +49 931 31-89144 or +49 931 31-89762.

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Documents you will need

Up-to-date CV with application photograph.
Hand-signed application essay of no more than 2 A4 pages.
Uncertified copy of the higher education entrance qualification; foreign certificates need a translation allowing conversion to the German grading system.
Master's applicants: undergraduate degree certificate and other credit certificates required for admission.
Transcripts of academic achievements to date, where applicable.
Reference letters from employers and proof of extracurricular activities or special circumstances, dated and signed. Mandatory placements are not counted; placement references must state that it was voluntary and that performance was exceptionally high.
Documents in languages other than German or English need a German translation; translations of certificates must be certified.

How selection works

The principal criterion is excellent performance in school, university or the workplace. Soft criteria (commitment, special personal circumstances, awards) count only with documentary evidence.

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