Deutschlandstipendium at TU Hamburg (2026/27)

• EUR 300 per month, paid by TU Hamburg: EUR 150 from private sponsors and EUR 150 from the federal government.
• Non-repayable and paid regardless of income; it does not reduce BAföG.
• Approval period normally one year (1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027, paid retroactively); continuation requires a new application.
• Maximum duration follows the standard period of study; extension possible for serious reasons such as disability, pregnancy, childcare or a subject-related stay abroad.
• No payments during a leave of absence.
• Payments continue during a study abroad programme relevant to the degree that starts within the funding period.

Online applications are accepted from 27 October 2026 (08:00) to 16 November 2026 (23:00). Late or incomplete applications are not considered. The funding period runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027.

1. Open the online application tool during the application window and accept the application agreement.
2. Complete the online form.
3. Upload all required documents.
4. Wait for the written decision; status enquiries are not answered.

Contact

Astrid Holst-Meyhöfer, Coordination Deutschlandstipendium, [email protected], +49 40 30601-4605 (phone hours during the application period: Tuesday 10:00-12:00, Wednesday 14:00-16:00). For grade conversion of foreign certificates: Olaf Baumann, [email protected], at least 7 working days before the deadline.

• Certificate of enrolment from TU Hamburg.
• Tabular CV.
• Letter of motivation (maximum two A4 pages).
• Bachelor's semesters 1-2: university entrance qualification certificate (international qualifications converted to the German grading system).
• From semester 3: transcript of records with at least 48 credit points.
• Master's semesters 1-2: bachelor's or equivalent degree certificate; foreign documents need certified German or English translations and grade conversion.
• If beyond the standard period of study: informal application for extended funding with justification.
• Written evidence of extracurricular engagement and aggravating circumstances; optional evidence of awards, stays abroad, professional experience and internships.

A central selection committee decides. Weighting:

• Academic performance, 70 points: entrance qualification grade (bachelor's semesters 1-2), grade of the qualifying degree (master's semesters 1-2), or mean of passed exam grades from semester 3, plus subject-related achievements.
• Extracurricular engagement, 15 points: volunteering, social or political engagement, participation in religious communities, associations or clubs.
• Aggravating circumstances in educational history, 15 points: disability or chronic illness, caring for children or relatives, student employment, non-academic family background, migration background.