Partially funded

Stipendium für mehr Chancengerechtigkeit (STIBET, Saarland University)

Saarland University, Germany

Scholarship overview

This scholarship supports international students at Saarland University who face particular burdens such as refugee background, disability or chronic illness, or care duties. The money comes from the DAAD through its STIBET programme.

A selection committee decides on complete applications. Other income, including other scholarships, BAföG and employment income, is taken into account.

Award Information

  • International students in Bachelor, Master or Staatsexamen programmes, and doctoral candidates, who obtained their university entrance qualification abroad.
  • Enrolled at Saarland University and pursuing a degree.
  • Staying in Germany during the funding period.
  • At least one of: refugee background; disability of at least 50% or chronic illness; caring for children under 8 in the household (especially single parents); caring for first-degree relatives in the German household.
  • Exchange students, freemovers and participants in the German course or the Vorbereitungsstudium International are excluded.
  • No entitlement to or guarantee of a scholarship.
  • Usually EUR 500 per month.
  • Usually paid for up to three months.
  • Next funding period: December 2026 to February 2027.

Applications are accepted until 5 November 2026 for the December 2026 to February 2027 funding period.

  1. Complete the online form with personal, study, bank and tax ID details, current financial situation and reason for applying.
  2. Upload all required documents. Only complete applications with valid proof are considered.

Official links

Documents you will need

  • Curriculum vitae.
  • Current transcript of grades.
  • Current enrolment certificate (Winter Semester 2026/27).
  • Proof of the reason for applying, such as proof of chronic illness, childcare, refugee status or care responsibilities.
  • Proof of previous study funding.
  • Short written statement on your personal situation and challenges.

How selection works

  • A selection committee decides.
  • Other income is considered: other scholarships (for example Deutschlandstipendium, Erasmus), BAföG and earnings; the form asks whether earnings exceeded EUR 992 per month.

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