Closing date: 31 August 2025

Student type: Domestic and International students are eligible for this scholarship program.

Level of study: All levels of study

Study area: Any

Scholarship value: 3,600 euros per year and thus 300 euros per month

Description: The Germany Scholarship is awarded once a year in the winter semester at Heidelberg University on the basis of the selection decision of a neutral selection committee by the Rector of Heidelberg University. Contrary to the BaföG which focuses on mass funding, the scholarship is a non-income-related program which supports high-achieving students of all nationalities.

In addition to good performance at school (new students) and during studies, the award criteria include volunteer activities as well as special personal or family circumstances such as a disability, a non-academic family background or a migrant background.The amount of the scholarship is 3,600 euros per year and thus 300 euros per month. Half the award is paid by the federal government, and private donors cover the rest. The scholarship period of usually two semesters can only be extended until the end of the standard period of study if requirements are met.

Eligibility:

• New students who would like to begin their studies at Heidelberg University in the winter semester,
• Students who would like to transfer to Heidelberg University in a higher semester or begin a Master’s degree programme in the winter semester,
• Students enrolled at Heidelberg University (except for short-term students, doctoral students, students in the preliminary induction German course or the preparatory course (Studienkolleg)).
• New and continuing students of medical informatics must apply for a Germany Scholarship at Heilbronn University.

How to apply:  apply online  

More info: https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/en/friends-supporters/germany-scholarship