Closing date: 15 Aug 2025
Student type: International students
Level of study: All levels of study
Study area: Any
Scholarship value: 500 €-1.000 €
Description: For the first time, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers scholarships for exceptional commitment alongside the prestigious DAAD Prize for outstanding academic achievements by international students. These two funding opportunities showcase the diversity of the international student community. They also honor the valuable contributions to both academic and social life at our university.The Scholarship for Exceptional Commitment (including a one-time financial grant of 500 €) also aims to promote the achievements and engagement of international students at our university.
Eligibility:
The DAAD prize for international students:
- above-average academic achievements
- exemplary unpaid social commitment, in particular on an intercultural basis and preferably in Göttingen, at the University
- non-German nationality
- obtained the secondary school leaving certificate abroad
- enrolled on a standard course at Göttingen University (guest studies not eligible)
- currently in an advanced stage of their studies, i.e. at least in the second year of study within an undergraduate study programme/doctorate, or in the second semester of a master’s programme, and still due to be enrolled until the end of December 2025
2.The Scholarship for Exceptional Commitment
- have demonstrated good academic performance during their studies or Ph.D. program.
- have shown outstanding commitment in an international context at the university.
- International students and Ph.D. candidates must be enrolled at the University of Göttingen.
How to apply: apply online