Partially funded

End-of-Studies Scholarship (DAAD funds) for International Students, University of Jena

Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany

Scholarship overview

The End-of-Studies Scholarship (Studienabschlussbeihilfe) lets international students without a German Abitur concentrate on their final examinations. It is financed from DAAD funds allocated to the University of Jena and is paid for the final (exam) semester.

Applications are made in the semester before the final semester, after a personal consultation with the International Office.

Award Information

  • International student without a German Abitur, degree-seeking at Jena.
  • Good to very good academic results.
  • Degree achieved within the standard period of study plus a maximum of 2 semesters.
  • Degree foreseeably completed in the coming semester.
  • Further social criteria may be considered.
  • The application must be adequately and plausibly justified.
  • Up to EUR 750 per month (2026).
  • Paid for the final semester, for a maximum of 6 months.

Applications are due by 28 February or 31 August each year. The commission decides in March and September.

  1. Book a personal consultation with Dr Britta Salheiser at the International Office (Fürstengraben 1, room 0.18). This is required before applying.
  2. Obtain the application information and form from the International Office.
  3. Submit a complete, justified application by 28 February or 31 August.

Official links

How selection works

  • A commission chaired by the Vice-President for Learning and Teaching decides.
  • No legal entitlement exists; awards depend on available University and DAAD funds.

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