RWTH Degree Completion Scholarship for International

RWTH Degree Completion Scholarship for International Students (DAAD STIBET I)

RWTH Aachen University, Germany

Scholarship overview

The RWTH International Office awards Degree Completion Scholarships through the DAAD STIBET I programme, funded by the German Federal Foreign Office. The award supports qualified international students in the final phase of their studies who need financial help to finish their degree.

Recipients are chosen by an International Office committee after a full review of the application. Applying does not guarantee funding.

Award Information

Enrolled as a degree-seeking student at RWTH (exchange and short-term students and German course participants are not eligible).
Remain in Germany for the whole funding period (semesters or internships abroad are excluded).
University entrance qualification earned outside Germany (not at a German school in Germany or abroad).
No German citizenship.
No other scholarship during the funding period.
Monthly gross income from a side job below EUR 1,095.
In the final phase of studies, completing the degree within twelve months of the funding start.
Currently in financial hardship during the final study phase.

Monthly stipend of EUR 500.
Funding typically runs from one to a maximum of five months.

The scholarship reopens for applications in 2027. Dates and deadlines will be announced through university channels beforehand.

How to apply

Check that you meet all eligibility requirements.
Collect the required documents.
Submit the application and all documents in full via the RWTH online application portal before the deadline.
The International Office committee reviews applications and notifies successful applicants in writing.

Official links

Official scholarship page

Official links

How to apply (official)

Documents you will need

Current certificate of enrollment
Resume (CV)
Current transcript including GPA
Copy of passport and, if applicable, residence permit (front and back)
Bank statements for all personal accounts for the past three months (joint accounts also for married applicants)
Employment contract and recent pay statements if there is additional income
BAföG notification or rejection letter, if applicable
Proof of thesis registration (via ZPA or transcript entry), or proof of the thesis write-up period if not yet registered
Expert opinion of the academic advisor on the course of studies and achievements

Important: Only complete applications submitted by the deadline are considered. All documents must be uploaded online; paper or email submissions are not accepted. Unsigned documents count as incomplete. Changes in personal or financial situation must be reported to the International Office immediately.

How selection works

An International Office committee selects recipients based on a comprehensive review of the application materials. Successful applicants are notified in writing.

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