University of Bremen Scholarship for International Students in Germany Worth EUR 300 per Month
Opens annually from July 1 to August 15
Applicant criteria
- 18 - 60
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The University of Bremen in Germany offers the Deutschlandstipendium scholarship to academically outstanding and socially engaged students, whether they are currently enrolled at the university or preparing to start an eligible study program there in the Winter Semester 2026–2027.
The university awards around 100 scholarships annually. The scholarship aims to support students who have demonstrated excellent academic performance, along with community engagement, professional experience, or personal achievements. Social, family, and personal circumstances that have affected the student’s educational path are also taken into consideration.
The scholarship includes students who are admitted to or enrolled in:
- Bachelor’s programs.
- Master’s programs.
- The State Examination program in law.
Benefits
The scholarship benefits include:
- Receiving EUR 300 per month.
- Funding for one year.
- Possibility to apply for scholarship renewal annually until the end of the standard duration of the study program, provided that the eligibility requirements continue to be met.
- Receiving funding regardless of the student’s or family’s income.
- Possibility to combine the scholarship with German BAföG funding.
- Participation in an accompanying program that includes networking with sponsors and scholarship recipients.
- Building a network with the companies, institutions, and individuals funding the program.
Eligibility criteria
Eligible applicants include:
- Students who are regularly enrolled at the University of Bremen.
- Students who are still within the standard duration of their study program.
- Applicants who have received admission or confirmation of enrollment to start their studies at the University of Bremen.
- Students who have applied for admission to the university for the Winter Semester, with the possibility of submitting the admission letter or proof of enrollment by September 15, 2026.
- Bachelor’s students.
- Master’s students.
- Students in the State Examination program in law.
- Students of all nationalities, including students from Arab countries.
- Students pursuing their first degree, second degree, or a subsequent university program, provided that they are regularly enrolled and have not exceeded the standard duration of study.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following basic documents:
- Scholarship application agreement or declaration.
- Well-structured CV/resume.
- Motivation letter of no more than two pages.
- University entrance qualification certificate, such as a high school diploma.
- Certified translation into German or English for certificates issued in another language.
- Certificate of enrollment at the University of Bremen, admission letter, or confirmation of enrollment.
- First university degree certificate when applying for the master’s scholarship.
The following documents may also be added to support the application:
- Transcript of grades and university achievements.
- Certificates of vocational training and work experience.
- Proof of additional qualifications and skills.
- Certificates of awards and honors.
- Proof of volunteering and community engagement.
- Documents proving family responsibilities or personal circumstances.
- Medical documents when requesting consideration of a disability or health condition affecting the study path.
Explore Your Comprehensive Guide to Attending and Participating in Conferences
For More Cultural Exchange Programs and Residencies
See more available volunteer opportunities on For9a