RWTH Equal Opportunity Scholarship (DAAD STIBET I)

• Full monthly scholarship of EUR 992.
• Additional earnings of up to EUR 603 gross per month are allowed; if total income exceeds EUR 1,595 (992 + 603), the scholarship is reduced accordingly.
• The exact amount and duration are set during the selection process.

• Application period 25 October to 25 November 2025; funding typically February to July 2026.
• Application period 15 May to 19 June 2026; funding typically August to December 2026.

How to apply

1. Check that you meet all eligibility requirements.
2. Prepare a detailed description of the challenges you face in your studies and supporting documentation.
3. Submit everything via the RWTH online application portal within the application period.
4. A selection committee of the International Office decides and notifies recipients in writing.

Official links

• Official scholarship page

• Current certificate of enrollment
• Resume (CV)
• Current transcript including GPA, or confirmation of supervision for doctoral candidates
• Copy of passport and, if applicable, residence permit (front and back)
• Bank statements for all personal accounts for the past three months
• Employment contract and pay statements if there is additional income
• BAföG notification or rejection letter, if applicable
• Detailed description of the specific challenges you face
• Supporting documents such as children's birth certificates, nursing care insurance documents, medical certificates or disability identification, residence permit or proof of refugee status

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.

A selection committee of the International Office decides based on the submitted documents and individual circumstances. Amount and duration are determined during selection.