Partially funded

FAU Deutschlandstipendium (Germany Scholarship)

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Germany

Scholarship overview

The Deutschlandstipendium supports particularly committed and high-achieving FAU students. Half of the funding comes from the German federal government and half from private sponsors such as companies, foundations, alumni and friends of FAU.

Students can apply once a year. Awards are made for the winter semester. Study performance is the main criterion, and personal circumstances can be taken into account in addition, including support for international students.

How recipients are selected

  • Study performance is the most important criterion (grades and the quantity of credits earned).
  • Personal circumstances can also count: caring for a child, supporting international students, caring for relatives, voluntary service, study-related stays abroad, volunteer work, and at least one year of employment or work in a family business.
  • For some sponsors, receipt of BAföG can be considered.
  • Some sponsors fund specific fields. Applicants state in the form whether a focus applies, for example microelectronics, battery technology, plastics engineering, supply chain management, finance/auditing/controlling/taxation, insurance, Bavarian state archaeology, nephrology or urology.
  • Decisions are communicated through campo; results are expected at the end of September.

Award Information

  • Be fully enrolled at FAU in a degree programme leading to a Bachelor's, Master's or Staatsexamen, and hold an IdM account.
  • First-time applicants in the first semester of an undergraduate programme: university entrance qualification grade of 1.5 or better.
  • First semester of a postgraduate programme: grade of the previous degree or the admission grade of 2.0 or better.
  • Applicants in a higher semester: credits achieved up to the previous semester must match the amount required by the study regulations, with an average of 2.0 or better.
  • Not eligible: anyone already receiving other talent- and performance-based funding of more than EUR 30 per month, doctoral students and exchange students.
  • Funding is granted only within the standard period of study. The maximum funding period can be extended on request where study is prolonged for serious reasons such as disability, pregnancy, care or a study-related stay abroad.
  • EUR 300 per month.
  • Granted initially for up to two semesters (winter semester and the following summer semester).
  • Extension until the end of the standard period of study is possible but requires a new application. Continued funding requires credits matching the study regulations and an average of 2.5 or better.
  • The funding period can be shorter, for example when awarded from remaining funds, when studies end, when requirements are no longer met or when funds run out.

Winter semester 2026/2027: applications opened on 15 June 2026 at 12:00 and closed at the end of 15 July 2026 at 23:59 (final deadline). Results are expected at the end of September. Applications can only be made once fully enrolled.

  1. Complete enrolment at FAU and make sure you have an IdM account.
  2. Log in to campo and open the Deutschlandstipendium application.
  3. Fill in the online form, stating any applicable field focus and personal circumstances.
  4. Submit before the final deadline.
  5. Check campo for the decision at the end of September.

Contact

Stipendienstelle FAU: [email protected], +49 9131 85-71548.

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