RWTH Scholarship for Particularly Involved International

RWTH Scholarship for Particularly Involved International Students (BEIS, DAAD STIBET I)

RWTH Aachen University, Germany

Scholarship overview

The RWTH International Office awards this scholarship through the DAAD STIBET I programme, funded by the German Federal Foreign Office. It honours international students at RWTH who show exceptional commitment to intercultural exchange in their studies and in campus life.

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.
University entrance qualification earned outside Germany.
No German citizenship.
Studies continue at least through December 2026.
No other scholarship during the funding period.
Monthly gross income below EUR 1,295.
Enrolled at RWTH for at least two semesters with good to very good academic results.
Intercultural competence and good German and English skills.
Outstanding engagement in at least two different intercultural activities at RWTH, with documentation (for example mentoring through the BeBuddy Program or international student initiatives and associations).

Monthly stipend of EUR 300.
Funding typically covers a six-month period.

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

How to apply

Check that you meet all eligibility requirements and gather proof of two intercultural activities.
Upload the application and all documents through 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 engagement in at least two intercultural activities at RWTH
Letter of recommendation from an RWTH professor
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 academic merit and outstanding involvement in international initiatives at RWTH. Successful applicants are notified in writing.

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