Partially funded

RWTH Deutschlandstipendium (RWTH Education Fund)

RWTH Aachen University, Germany

Scholarship overview

The Deutschlandstipendium at RWTH, run as the RWTH Education Fund, gives merit-based support of EUR 300 per month to students. In partnership with donors, RWTH also offers a non-monetary framework programme.

International students can apply if they are enrolled at RWTH or applying for admission as regular full-time students. Applications are ranked in each round, and meeting the requirements does not guarantee a scholarship.

Award Information

Enrolled at RWTH Aachen University or a new first-year student applying for admission as a regular full-time student; international students are eligible.
Second degrees, supplementary degrees, Master's, part-time and dual study programmes are eligible.
Doctoral candidates cannot apply.
Students at other universities cannot apply.
Must be on track to finish within the standard period of study during the funding period.
No official minimum GPA; applications are ranked each round and the cut-off varies.
Not eligible if already receiving skills- or performance-based support of EUR 30 or more per month on average, or funding from the listed gifted-student foundations (for example Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung). Certain DAAD partial scholarships (for example ERASMUS, PROMOS, STIBET) can be combined.

EUR 300 per month.
Non-monetary framework programme offered with the donors.
Funding can be extended after the first year with a performance review and renewal application, subject to guidelines and funds (2026 guidelines).

The application phase is published each year on 1 March, with the link to the online application form. Scholarships are awarded annually for the winter semester only; prospective first-year students apply in the June round.

How to apply

Wait for the annual announcement of the application phase (published 1 March).
Complete the online application form, entering your average grade and ECTS points exactly as on the transcript you upload.
Upload the required documents listed on the RWTH 'How Do I Apply?' page.
Returning recipients indicate in the form that they are renewing.

Official links

Official FAQ and information

Official links

How to apply (official)

How selection works

Applications are ranked in each application period, and funding depends on the number of scholarships available and the number and quality of applications. Successful applicants for a leave-of-absence or internship period must apply separately (31 October for winter, 30 April for summer semester).