Scholarships
Scholarship Services are available to students of all degree programs (B.A., M.A., state-examination degrees) and nationalities as well as teaching staff and university administration with information, resources and support regarding scholarships. Find out about current scholarship opportunities and the latest application deadlines, benefit from individual consultations and much more. We look forward to working with you!
Reports from Current Scholarship Holders
"I applied at the beginning of the third semester,
because my grades were quite good and I realized
that it doesn't take that much effort to apply. After all,
I had nothing to lose, but a lot to gain."
Can, scholarship holder of Deutschlandstipendium
"I applied at the beginning of the third semester,
because my grades were quite good and I realized
that it doesn't take that much effort to apply. After all,
I had nothing to lose, but a lot to gain."
Can, scholarship holder of Deutschlandstipendium
"Unfortunately, there is still no equality of opportunity and people with
fewer financial resources are severely disadvantaged in our education
system. Scholarships contribute to greater educational equality.
Socially engaged people should take advantage of this opportunity."
Annemarie, scholarship holder of the Hans Böckler Foundation
"Unfortunately, there is still no equality of opportunity and people with
fewer financial resources are severely disadvantaged in our education
system. Scholarships contribute to greater educational equality.
Socially engaged people should take advantage of this opportunity."
Annemarie, scholarship holder of the Hans Böckler Foundation
"First-generation university students and students from
working-class families in particular often have doubts and
reservations about scholarships, and I was no different.
But that's exactly what the broad range of foundations is
there for. There is something here for every target group."
Max, scholarship holder of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation
"First-generation university students and students from
working-class families in particular often have doubts and
reservations about scholarships, and I was no different.
But that's exactly what the broad range of foundations is
there for. There is something here for every target group."
Max, scholarship holder of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation
"My advice to all students: take a chance! Try your luck.
Don't ask yourself what will happen if you don't get the
scholarship. Ask yourself: What opportunities will open
up for me? What opportunities will I get? What happens
if I do get the scholarship?"
Merima, scholarship holder of Deutschlandstipendium
"My advice to all students: take a chance! Try your luck.
Don't ask yourself what will happen if you don't get the
scholarship. Ask yourself: What opportunities will open
up for me? What opportunities will I get? What happens
if I do get the scholarship?"
Merima, scholarship holder of Deutschlandstipendium
„Be persistent: scholarship applications can be competitive. Don't be discouraged. Keep applying and improving your application skills. Trust in your abilities, craft compelling applications, and know that your determination can lead you to the financial support you need to advance your academic journey."
Saji, scholarship holder of the program "Leadership for Change" (Brot für die Welt)
„Be persistent: scholarship applications can be competitive. Don't be discouraged. Keep applying and improving your application skills. Trust in your abilities, craft compelling applications, and know that your determination can lead you to the financial support you need to advance your academic journey."
Saji, scholarship holder of the program "Leadership for Change" (Brot für die Welt)
"The scholarship has enabled me to have a
greater exchange with other students. You gain
a new perspective because you have to open
up to many topics and areas in conversation."
Lars, scholarship holder of Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes
"The scholarship has enabled me to have a
greater exchange with other students. You gain
a new perspective because you have to open
up to many topics and areas in conversation."
Lars, scholarship holder of Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes
"Thanks to the scholarship, I was able to focus completely
on my preparation for the final exam."
Saurav, holder of the Graduation Scholarship for International Students
(DAAD STIBET Program)
"Thanks to the scholarship, I was able to focus completely
on my preparation for the final exam."
Saurav, holder of the Graduation Scholarship for International Students
(DAAD STIBET Program)
"The scholarship has given me the opportunity to pursue my
academic interests and passion for computer science. It has
also enabled me to actively participate in summer schools and
seminars in Germany and abroad and to connect with leading
experts in my field."
Roman, scholarship holder of Hessenfonds for refugees and persecuted people
"The scholarship has given me the opportunity to pursue my
academic interests and passion for computer science. It has
also enabled me to actively participate in summer schools and
seminars in Germany and abroad and to connect with leading
experts in my field."
Roman, scholarship holder of Hessenfonds for refugees and persecuted people
"As I often spend long periods of time in various lab pratices on my degree course,
it's a great relief not to have to work on the side and to be able to concentrate fully
on my studies."
Luca, scholarship holder of Deutschlandstipendiums
"As I often spend long periods of time in various lab pratices on my degree course,
it's a great relief not to have to work on the side and to be able to concentrate fully
on my studies."
Luca, scholarship holder of Deutschlandstipendiums
"Now that I'm here, I can say that not all scholarship holders
can speak five languages, write theorems for breakfast and
play the piano blind. Most of them are just normal people who
are enthusiastic about their subjects."
Luca, scholarship holder of Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes
"Now that I'm here, I can say that not all scholarship holders
can speak five languages, write theorems for breakfast and
play the piano blind. Most of them are just normal people who
are enthusiastic about their subjects."
Luca, scholarship holder of Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes
"After graduating from high school, when I wanted to start my studies, I had
a lot of financial worries about how I could better finance my studies. I wanted
to concentrate on my studies and didn't want my study time to be reduced
by having to work a lot. A scholarship helped me to concentrate on my studies
without financial worries."
Ashkan, scholarship holder of Deutschlandstipendium
"After graduating from high school, when I wanted to start my studies, I had
a lot of financial worries about how I could better finance my studies. I wanted
to concentrate on my studies and didn't want my study time to be reduced
by having to work a lot. A scholarship helped me to concentrate on my studies
without financial worries."
Ashkan, scholarship holder of Deutschlandstipendium
"I applied at the beginning of the third semester,
because my grades were quite good and I realized
that it doesn't take that much effort to apply. After all,
I had nothing to lose, but a lot to gain."
Can, scholarship holder of Deutschlandstipendium
"I applied at the beginning of the third semester,
because my grades were quite good and I realized
that it doesn't take that much effort to apply. After all,
I had nothing to lose, but a lot to gain."
Can, scholarship holder of Deutschlandstipendium
"Unfortunately, there is still no equality of opportunity and people with
fewer financial resources are severely disadvantaged in our education
system. Scholarships contribute to greater educational equality.
Socially engaged people should take advantage of this opportunity."
Annemarie, scholarship holder of the Hans Böckler Foundation
"Unfortunately, there is still no equality of opportunity and people with
fewer financial resources are severely disadvantaged in our education
system. Scholarships contribute to greater educational equality.
Socially engaged people should take advantage of this opportunity."
Annemarie, scholarship holder of the Hans Böckler Foundation
"First-generation university students and students from
working-class families in particular often have doubts and
reservations about scholarships, and I was no different.
But that's exactly what the broad range of foundations is
there for. There is something here for every target group."
Max, scholarship holder of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation
"First-generation university students and students from
working-class families in particular often have doubts and
reservations about scholarships, and I was no different.
But that's exactly what the broad range of foundations is
there for. There is something here for every target group."
Max, scholarship holder of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation
"My advice to all students: take a chance! Try your luck.
Don't ask yourself what will happen if you don't get the
scholarship. Ask yourself: What opportunities will open
up for me? What opportunities will I get? What happens
if I do get the scholarship?"
Merima, scholarship holder of Deutschlandstipendium
"My advice to all students: take a chance! Try your luck.
Don't ask yourself what will happen if you don't get the
scholarship. Ask yourself: What opportunities will open
up for me? What opportunities will I get? What happens
if I do get the scholarship?"
Merima, scholarship holder of Deutschlandstipendium
„Be persistent: scholarship applications can be competitive. Don't be discouraged. Keep applying and improving your application skills. Trust in your abilities, craft compelling applications, and know that your determination can lead you to the financial support you need to advance your academic journey."
Saji, scholarship holder of the program "Leadership for Change" (Brot für die Welt)
„Be persistent: scholarship applications can be competitive. Don't be discouraged. Keep applying and improving your application skills. Trust in your abilities, craft compelling applications, and know that your determination can lead you to the financial support you need to advance your academic journey."
Saji, scholarship holder of the program "Leadership for Change" (Brot für die Welt)
"The scholarship has enabled me to have a
greater exchange with other students. You gain
a new perspective because you have to open
up to many topics and areas in conversation."
Lars, scholarship holder of Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes
"The scholarship has enabled me to have a
greater exchange with other students. You gain
a new perspective because you have to open
up to many topics and areas in conversation."
Lars, scholarship holder of Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes
"Thanks to the scholarship, I was able to focus completely
on my preparation for the final exam."
Saurav, holder of the Graduation Scholarship for International Students
(DAAD STIBET Program)
"Thanks to the scholarship, I was able to focus completely
on my preparation for the final exam."
Saurav, holder of the Graduation Scholarship for International Students
(DAAD STIBET Program)
"The scholarship has given me the opportunity to pursue my
academic interests and passion for computer science. It has
also enabled me to actively participate in summer schools and
seminars in Germany and abroad and to connect with leading
experts in my field."
Roman, scholarship holder of Hessenfonds for refugees and persecuted people
"The scholarship has given me the opportunity to pursue my
academic interests and passion for computer science. It has
also enabled me to actively participate in summer schools and
seminars in Germany and abroad and to connect with leading
experts in my field."
Roman, scholarship holder of Hessenfonds for refugees and persecuted people
"As I often spend long periods of time in various lab pratices on my degree course,
it's a great relief not to have to work on the side and to be able to concentrate fully
on my studies."
Luca, scholarship holder of Deutschlandstipendiums
"As I often spend long periods of time in various lab pratices on my degree course,
it's a great relief not to have to work on the side and to be able to concentrate fully
on my studies."
Luca, scholarship holder of Deutschlandstipendiums
"Now that I'm here, I can say that not all scholarship holders
can speak five languages, write theorems for breakfast and
play the piano blind. Most of them are just normal people who
are enthusiastic about their subjects."
Luca, scholarship holder of Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes
"Now that I'm here, I can say that not all scholarship holders
can speak five languages, write theorems for breakfast and
play the piano blind. Most of them are just normal people who
are enthusiastic about their subjects."
Luca, scholarship holder of Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes
"After graduating from high school, when I wanted to start my studies, I had
a lot of financial worries about how I could better finance my studies. I wanted
to concentrate on my studies and didn't want my study time to be reduced
by having to work a lot. A scholarship helped me to concentrate on my studies
without financial worries."
Ashkan, scholarship holder of Deutschlandstipendium
"After graduating from high school, when I wanted to start my studies, I had
a lot of financial worries about how I could better finance my studies. I wanted
to concentrate on my studies and didn't want my study time to be reduced
by having to work a lot. A scholarship helped me to concentrate on my studies
without financial worries."
Ashkan, scholarship holder of Deutschlandstipendium
Photos: Moritz Reich
New: Peer advising by the GU Stipendienlotsen!
Looking for the right scholarship or guidance with your application? The Stipendienlotsen – committed Deutschlandstipendium-holders who represent nearly all faculties – now offer personalized consultations.
"Bin ich Stipi-Material? / Am I Scholarship Material?"
On May 14, 2025, the first RMU Scholarship Fair took place on Goethe University's Westend Campus. More than 1,500 participants explored opportunities presented by 23 foundations and funding organizations. Following the opening by Prof. Dr. Sabine Andresen, science slammer and scholarship holder Luca Neuperti gave an inspiring kick-off talk: “Am I Scholarship Material?".
Scholarship Services Newsletter
for students, teaching staff and administration!
Issue 1 (Oct.-Dec. 2025) is now available.
Upcoming Deadlines
December 31, 2025
The Helmut Schönenkorb Foundation supports committed and high-achieving students at German universities by awarding scholarships. The focus is on exceptional academic achievements, social commitment, and financial need. Field of study: STEM, economics, with a focus on applicants with exceptional achievements in their field.
January 06, 2026
Within the
framework of the "HessenFonds", the Hessian Ministry of Science and
the Arts (HMWK) awards scholarships for particularly talented and
high-performing students, doctoral candidates and scientists with a refugee
background at state universities in Hesse. The funding is intended for the
continuation of studies or an academic career at a state university in Hesse
and comprises 300 euros/ month for students, 1,200 euros/ month for doctoral
students and 2,300 euros/ month for scientist. The initial duration is one year
in each case. The application period for winter semester 2026 is now open
and ends on January 6, 2026 (end of day).
October 01, 2025 - January 15, 2025
The Evangelisches Studienwerk Villigst assumes Christian world responsibility in the area of promoting gifted students. In doing so, the Evangelisches Studienwerk assumes that giftedness with special intellectual and creative skills obliges us to use them in a social, future-oriented and open community context.
January 15, 2026
The KAS supports people who identify with Christian-democratic values and treat all people with respect - regardless of gender, origin or religion. Scholarships for German students, foreign students and MA students from abroad.
January 27, 2026 & Febuary 2, 2026
At the beginning of the year, the Studienstiftung offers information events on Zoom about applying via their entrance examination. For students in their first or second semester.
January 31, 2026
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