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Scholarships in Germany

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    Fully funded

    Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship

    Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

    EligibilityPostdoctoral and experienced researchers; all nationalities; all academic fields

    DeadlineRolling, applications accepted year-round

    Primarily for postdoctoral researchers; doctoral fellowships also available via separate programmes.

    Updated 25 May 2026Official website ↗

    Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship

    Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

    DoctoralLevel
    Rolling, applications accepted year-roundDeadline
    Any fieldField
    See official pageAward value
    Fully fundedFoundation
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  • Graduates posing in cap and gown at a German university ceremony
    Partial funding

    DAAD Scholarship

    German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

    EligibilityInternational students and researchers; multiple programmes for different levels and nationalities

    DeadlineVaries by programme, October/November typical

    Updated 25 May 2026Official website ↗

    DAAD Scholarship

    German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

    Undergraduate · Postgraduate · DoctoralLevel
    Varies by programme, October/November typicalDeadline
    Any fieldField
    See official pageAward value
    Partial fundingOther
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  • Large lecture hall in a German university
    Fully funded

    Friedrich Ebert Stiftung International Scholarship

    Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung

    EligibilityInternational students from developing countries with progressive social and political engagement

    DeadlineVaries by country (typically annual)

    Updated 25 May 2026Official website ↗

    Friedrich Ebert Stiftung International Scholarship

    Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung

    Postgraduate · DoctoralLevel
    Varies by country (typically annual)Deadline
    Social Sciences, Law, Business, Arts & HumanitiesField
    See official pageAward value
    Fully fundedOther
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  • Students collaborating around a table in a German university classroom
    Fully funded

    Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarships

    Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung

    EligibilityHighly qualified international postgraduate and doctoral students with strong civic engagement

    DeadlineJuly each year (varies by country)

    Updated 29 May 2026Official website ↗

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    Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung

    Postgraduate · DoctoralLevel
    July each year (varies by country)Deadline
    Any fieldField
    See official pageAward value
    Fully fundedOther
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  • Large lecture hall in a German university
    Partial funding

    TUM Presidential Excellence Scholarship

    Technical University of Munich

    UniversityTechnical University of Munich

    EligibilityOutstanding international Master's students at TUM

    DeadlineVariable (with admission)

    Updated 18 Jul 2026Official website ↗

    TUM Presidential Excellence Scholarship

    Technical University of Munich

    PostgraduateLevel
    Variable (with admission)Deadline
    Business, Computer Science, Engineering, SciencesField
    See official pageAward value
    Partial fundingUniversity
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  • Large lecture hall in a German university
    Partial funding

    Deutschlandstipendium

    Various German universities and private donors

    EligibilityStudents at German universities; international students eligible; merit and social factors

    DeadlineVaries by university, typically summer semester

    Updated 26 Jun 2026Official website ↗

    Deutschlandstipendium

    Various German universities and private donors

    Undergraduate · PostgraduateLevel
    Varies by university, typically summer semesterDeadline
    Any fieldField
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    Partial fundingUniversity
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  • Graduates posing in cap and gown at a German university ceremony
    Partial funding

    Completion Scholarships (Abschluss-Stipendien)

    Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU)

    UniversityFriedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU)

    EligibilityInternational students (Bildungsauslaender) without German citizenship enrolled in a Master's or State Examination programme at FAU. Requires GPA between 1.0 and 2.3, at least 75 ECTS completed, basic German proficiency, monthly income below 992 EUR, and expected graduation within the following semester. Exchange students and Bachelor candidates excluded.

    DeadlineAnnually around November (e.g. 21 November 2025)

    1,000 EUR lump sum to support final months before graduation. Administered by FAU International Office using DAAD STIBET and Free State of Bavaria funds.

    Updated 7 Jun 2026Official website ↗

    Completion Scholarships (Abschluss-Stipendien)

    Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU)

    PostgraduateLevel
    Annually around November (e.g. 21 November 2025)Deadline
    Any fieldField
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    Partial fundingUniversity
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  • Large lecture hall in a German university
    Partial funding

    FAU Travel Scholarships for Stays Abroad (FAU-Reisestipendien)

    Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU)

    UniversityFriedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU)

    EligibilityFAU students enrolled in Bachelor, Master or State Examination programmes who remain matriculated during a stay abroad (study, thesis research, study-relevant internship, summer/winter school). Annual gross income must not exceed 15,000 EUR plus 8,000 EUR per dependent child. Excludes ERASMUS+ countries, UK and Switzerland; not for students already receiving comparable travel funding.

    DeadlineTwo annual rounds: 1 January to 8 February, and 1 June to 8 July

    900 EUR flat-rate travel grant per recipient. Applied for via Mobility Online portal.

    Updated 7 Jun 2026Official website ↗

    FAU Travel Scholarships for Stays Abroad (FAU-Reisestipendien)

    Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU)

    Undergraduate · PostgraduateLevel
    Two annual rounds: 1 January to 8 February, and 1 June to 8 JulyDeadline
    Any fieldField
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    Partial fundingUniversity
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  • Students collaborating around a table in a German university classroom
    Partial funding

    Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarship

    Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES)

    EligibilityInternational undergraduate and postgraduate students at German universities; social democratic values

    DeadlineVaries, check FES website for current deadlines

    Updated 25 May 2026Official website ↗

    Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarship

    Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES)

    Undergraduate · PostgraduateLevel
    Varies, check FES website for current deadlinesDeadline
    Any fieldField
    See official pageAward value
    Partial fundingFoundation
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  • Students collaborating around a table in a German university classroom
    Partial funding

    Friedrich Naumann Foundation Scholarship

    Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF)

    EligibilityInternational undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students; liberal values alignment

    DeadlineFebruary and August each year

    Updated 27 May 2026Official website ↗

    Friedrich Naumann Foundation Scholarship

    Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF)

    Undergraduate · Postgraduate · DoctoralLevel
    February and August each yearDeadline
    Any fieldField
    See official pageAward value
    Partial fundingFoundation
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