Scholarships to Study in Germany for International Students

Amgen Scholars Program (LMU Munich)

What it covers: Summer research placement at LMU Munich; travel and room & board at the concluding European symposium (Cambridge) are covered. Stipend/accommodation details not stated on the FAQ.

Eligibility: Undergraduates enrolled at a Bologna-process-country university, not yet holding a first degree. No citizenship requirement. Strong record and interest in a PhD.

Who it is for: Undergraduates interested in a research career (life sciences/biotech) enrolled at a university in a Bologna-process country

Deadline: 1 February 2027 (noon CET)

Bachelor-level summer research in Germany, no citizenship requirement, but you must already be enrolled at a Bologna-area (mostly European) university.

Bard College Berlin – Need-Based Financial Aid

What it covers: Need-based aid covering 10%–100% of the comprehensive fee; ~80% of students recently received some support; generally renewable for up to four years.

Eligibility: Applicants to the B.A. or Academy Year with demonstrated financial need, any nationality; applicants who already hold a prior degree are not eligible.

Who it is for: International B.A. / Academy Year applicants with demonstrated financial need, regardless of nationality

Deadline: Financial Aid Form, Early Action 1 Nov; Regular Decision 10 Jan; Late admission 1 May

Need-based up to full cost, open regardless of nationality, relevant to African applicants to Bard College Berlin's English-taught B.A.

CODE University Scholarship Program

What it covers: Covers a percentage of tuition, determined case-by-case; can be combined with an income-share agreement.

Eligibility: Admitted to a CODE Bachelor's (Software Engineering, Business Management & Entrepreneurship, or Digital Design & Innovation); proof of financial need + motivation letter.

Who it is for: Admitted CODE Bachelor students with financial need (international applicants eligible)

Deadline: See the official page

Need-based; apply after being admitted. Nationality rules and a fixed deadline are not stated on the page.

Constructor University Bachelor Scholarships

What it covers: Academic Achievement Scholarship up to 10,000 EUR per year (tuition); Talent and Full Tuition Talent Scholarships up to 100% of tuition; JetBrains Foundation Scholarship (BSc Software, Data and Technology) covers 100% tuition plus living expenses. Tuition is 11,925 EUR per semester (2027/28); living expenses otherwise not covered.

Eligibility: Open to all nationalities holding an active admission offer; awards based on school GPA and, for some, the Global Talent Examination. A need-independent Tuition Deferral Program and need-based aid are also available.

Who it is for: International undergraduate applicants with strong academic merit

Deadline: Global Talent Examination by 29 October 2026 (14:00 UTC); university application and profile review by 1 February 2027, for the Fall 2027 intake

Private university with high tuition; awards mainly reduce or cover tuition, not living costs (except JetBrains). Open to African applicants. Need-based aid exists via Student Financial Services; contact them for exact undergraduate terms.

DAAD Study Scholarships – Master's for All Disciplines

What it covers: €992/month + €460/yr study allowance + health/accident/liability insurance + travel allowance; possible rent & family allowance. Tuition not covered.

Eligibility: First degree completed by funding start; most recent degree generally ≤6 years old; not if you've lived in Germany >15 months at the deadline.

Who it is for: International graduates (all countries) for a full Master's in Germany

Deadline: See the official page

Funding starts the winter semester of the following year; deadline set annually in Q2 (applications open 1 June).

DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Public Policy & Good Governance)

Eligibility: Applicants from developing/emerging countries on the DAAD country list holding at least a first academic degree; prepares graduates for leading roles in the Global South.

Who it is for: Future leaders from developing & emerging countries (Global South), highly relevant to African applicants

Deadline: See the official page

Amount & deadline not stated on the official page, confirm there. Apply directly to a listed participating Master's course.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM) Scholarships

What it covers: Full scholarship covering participation costs plus travel, visa and a living allowance (no fixed amount on the official page).

Eligibility: Hold a bachelor's degree (or final bachelor year, graduating before the master begins); apply directly to the joint master programme.

Who it is for: Best-ranked students worldwide, any nationality (incl. Africa/developing countries)

Deadline: See the official page

Not every EMJM offers scholarships; applications usually open Oct–Jan. Many joint programmes include a German partner university.

ESMT Berlin – Master's Scholarships (incl. Panzer & LDC/LLDC)

What it covers: Partial-tuition awards against €38,000 tuition: Developing Country Scholarship up to 50% of tuition; Panzer Scholarship €35,000 for young African students/founders; plus women's/leadership awards €5,000–€10,000.

Eligibility: Admitted Master's candidates; some awards restricted by nationality/residence (e.g. Panzer: ≤30, African student who founded a business/social enterprise).

Who it is for: International Master's applicants; specific awards for African students and those from least-developed countries

Deadline: See the official page

Most relevant for African applicants: the Panzer Scholarship (€35,000) and the LDC/LLDC Developing Country Scholarship. Award deadlines vary.

Frankfurt School – Master's Scholarships (Global Development)

What it covers: Partial tuition reduction (no fixed amount stated). MSc Diversity Scholarships include a Global Development Scholarship for developing economies and a Global Diversity Scholarship.

Eligibility: Top applicants to pre-experience MSc programmes; selected on grades, admission test, selection procedure and personal achievements/need; awarded after admission, first-come.

Who it is for: Top Master's applicants incl. international; a Global Development Scholarship targets students from developing economies (incl. Africa)

Deadline: Completed applications by 30 June; sponsored scholarships by 31 May

Covers only part of tuition; applied for within the online admission application.

DAAD Leadership for Africa

What it covers: Scholarship for a Master's at a German university. Funding amounts not stated on the programme page.

Eligibility: Nationals or refugees in the eligible countries for the current call. Target countries are announced each year before the call.

Who it is for: Young national scholars and refugees from the eligible African countries of the current cycle (recently South Sudan, Uganda, Cameroon, Senegal, Togo)

Deadline: See the official page

Explicitly Africa- and refugee-focused. Eligible countries change each year; amounts and deadline are in the annual call.

DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme Sub-Saharan Africa

What it covers: Monthly stipend + study/research allowance + thesis publishing costs + tuition; In-Region holders also get travel allowance and health insurance. Exact amounts in each programme's call.

Eligibility: Graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa with a first degree; study in your home/residence country (In-Country) or another Sub-Saharan African country (In-Region). Women, refugees and marginalised-group candidates especially encouraged.

Who it is for: Graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa who intend to teach or research at African universities

Deadline: 12 November 2026 (Master's track)

Studies take place within Africa, not Germany. Strongly Africa-focused.

RWTH Aachen International Academy Scholarships

What it covers: High Potential Student Grant: up to 25% reduction of RWTH International Academy tuition. Women in Engineering Scholarship: amount not stated.

Eligibility: Highly qualified students admitted to an RWTH International Academy Master's (no nationality requirement stated); Women in Engineering is for female students in English-taught engineering Master's.

Who it is for: International students admitted to a fee-based RWTH International Academy Master's; and female engineering students

Deadline: See the official page

Partial-tuition awards for fee-based International Academy programmes; applied via RWTHonline with admission.

WHU Master Scholarships

What it covers: Tuition-fee reductions: most WHU scholarships cover 25% of tuition; the Responsible Leader Scholarship (Master in Management) covers 75%. No separate application, admitted candidates are considered automatically.

Eligibility: Admitted WHU Master's candidates; merit-based (academic record, GMAT/GRE scores) or leadership/impact criteria.

Who it is for: Admitted WHU MSc / Master in Management / Master in International Business candidates

Deadline: Responsible Leader: by 31 January; general complete application by 31 March

Merit-based tuition reductions open to international applicants (not need-based or Africa-specific); automatic on admission.

GISMA Women in Tech Scholarship

What it covers: Each year: four 100%-tuition and twelve 50%-tuition scholarships for women in the eligible tech programmes.

Eligibility: Exceptional women applying to the eligible MSc/MEng programmes.

Who it is for: Women applying to GISMA's MSc Data Science, AI & Digital Business or MEng Computer Science (international applicants eligible)

Deadline: See the official page

Open to international applicants (not Africa-specific). Nationality rules and deadline not stated on the page.

Hertie School Human Rights Scholarship

What it covers: Full tuition of the respective Master's programme, up to 38,500 EUR; two scholarships available

Eligibility: Open to all nationalities and any discipline, holding at least a bachelor's degree of at least 6 semesters. Must first apply to and be admitted to the Master of International Affairs (2 years, English-taught, Berlin). Eligibility depends on country of residence.

Who it is for: Master of International Affairs applicants of any nationality with a demonstrated interest in international law and human rights

Deadline: See the official page

Only two awards, highly competitive; covers tuition only, not living costs. Hertie School also offers separate need-based tuition waivers (about 35 to 50 percent) open to all nationalities, with a priority deadline around 1 February. Africa-eligible.

DAAD EPOS – Development-Related Postgraduate Courses

What it covers: €992/month (graduates) or €1,300–1,400 (doctoral) + insurance + travel allowance; possible rent & family allowance.

Eligibility: Bachelor's (usually 4 yrs) in the upper third, ≥2 years relevant work experience, degree ≤6 years old, not resident in Germany >15 months at the deadline.

Who it is for: Professionals from developing countries (incl. Africa) with ≥2 years' work experience

Deadline: See the official page

Valid only for selected EPOS-listed postgraduate courses; apply directly to the course (deadlines vary by programme).

Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship

What it covers: Master's: €992/month + health allowance up to €100 + €38/month fringe + tuition reimbursement up to €10,000/yr. PhD: €1,500/month + allowances. Family allowance €276.

Eligibility: International applicants who completed their first degree abroad; commitment to the foundation's values; B2 German typically expected.

Who it is for: International students who completed their first degree abroad; priority to DAC-country applicants not yet in Germany

Deadline: Two windows per year: 15 Jan–1 Mar and 15 Jul–1 Sep

Amounts quoted are the Federal-Foreign-Office-funded rates for non-EU students educated abroad.

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Scholarship for International Students

What it covers: Up to €992/month (Master's) or €1,400/month (doctoral) + optional health subsidy up to €120/month + €250/child allowance.

Eligibility: Non-EU nationals; German min. B2; commitment to democracy, rule of law and human rights plus voluntary engagement. Bachelor applicants need ≥2 semesters already in Germany.

Who it is for: International students from 50+ countries; African selection run via the KAS Nairobi office

Deadline: Domestic procedure: 15 July 12:00 CET each year (dates via KAS offices abroad differ)

Regional selection runs through KAS offices abroad (e.g. Nairobi for Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia).

Friedrich Naumann Foundation Scholarship

Eligibility: For non-EU international students, Bachelor's is NOT funded (Master's/PhD only); min. funding period 2 semesters; no second degrees or part-time courses.

Who it is for: Full-time students at German state/recognised universities with a liberal, cosmopolitan outlook

Deadline: See the official page

Official page confirms eligibility but no amount/deadline. Key point: non-EU Bachelor's study is not fundable.

Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung Scholarship

Eligibility: University degree with excellent results, under 32 at application, research competence, socio-political commitment; good German required. Apply through the local HSS project office.

Who it is for: Outstanding international postgraduates / young scientists, pre-selected via HSS project/country offices

Deadline: See the official page

Verified via an official HSS African country office (Namibia); terms, duration and deadlines are set per country office.

Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung Scholarship (Studienwerk)

Eligibility: Foreign students (Master's only) and foreign PhD students enrolled at a German university; must reside in Germany; German B2+; political/social engagement; plan to return home after studies.

Who it is for: International students in Germany; preference to women, migrants, socially needy and people with disabilities

Deadline: 1 October (for grants beginning the following summer semester, 1 April)

For foreign non-doctoral applicants only Master's is eligible; applicant must already be in Germany. No amount stated on the English page.

KAAD Scholarship (Catholic Academic Exchange Service) – Programme 1

Eligibility: From and currently residing in a developing/emerging country; university degree + professional experience; Catholic/Christian (others possible); German B1 (A2 for English-taught); must aim to reintegrate at home.

Who it is for: Nationals of developing/emerging countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America, residing in their home country

Deadline: See the official page

Apply via KAAD regional partner committees in your home country. Programme 2 is for candidates already studying in Germany. Can include a German course of up to 6 months.

DAAD Research Grants – Doctoral Programmes in Germany

What it covers: €1,400/month + €460/yr research allowance + health/accident/liability insurance + travel allowance.

Eligibility: Above-average qualified; Master's/Diplom (exceptionally Bachelor) completed by funding start; most recent degree generally ≤6 years old; not resident in Germany >15 months at the deadline.

Who it is for: International doctoral candidates (country-specific eligibility)

Deadline: See the official page

For a full or structured doctorate; funding up to 4 years. Deadline is country-specific (applications open 1 June).

Hans-Böckler-Stiftung International PhD Scholarships

What it covers: €1,850/month for living expenses + travel lump sum up to €1,735. Duration 6–24 months depending on the specific scholarship.

Eligibility: International doctoral candidates sharing the foundation's values. Tracks: Dieter Schumacher (Economics, under 30), Ute & György Széll (Social Sciences/Humanities), Paul & Maria Kremer (all disciplines; Global South & Eastern Europe especially encouraged).

Who it is for: Outstanding international (non-German) doctoral candidates; applicants from the Global South especially welcome

Deadline: 28 February 2027 (also 30 July each year)

Explicitly welcomes Global South applicants, very relevant to African PhD candidates; amounts verified.

Elsa-Neumann-Stipendium des Landes Berlin (NaFöG)

What it covers: Full scholarships up to 36 months; completion scholarships up to 12 months. Monthly amount not stated on the official page.

Eligibility: Doctoral researcher at a Berlin university; final degree grade far above average; project expected to make an important contribution; must not already receive public funding for the doctorate.

Who it is for: Doctoral researchers at one of the four Berlin universities; open regardless of nationality

Deadline: 11 November (noon) for the next selection round

Open to all nationalities; earliest funding start for the next round is 1 April 2027.

DAAD Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees (Cotutelle)

What it covers: €1,400/month during the stay in Germany + €460 research allowance + insurance + travel; possible rent & family allowance; German-course support. 7–24 months.

Eligibility: Master's/Diplom (exceptionally Bachelor) by funding start; most recent degree normally ≤6 years old; not resident in Germany >15 months at the deadline.

Who it is for: International doctoral candidates doing a bi-national ('sandwich') or Cotutelle doctorate split between a home university and a German university

Deadline: See the official page

Deadlines set annually in Q2; applications open from 1 June; funding must begin 2027.

Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development

What it covers: Fully funded on-site research stay of up to 3 months at a German institution of choice + invitation to the Science Forum + alumni network.

Eligibility: Enrolled in a Master's or PhD, or hold a Master's/PhD ≤3 years old; ≤3 years of professional experience; not a German citizen or resident.

Who it is for: Early-career researchers in sustainable development worldwide (not German residents); open to African applicants

Deadline: See the official page

An award (prize), not a degree scholarship. Annual call (typically around May–June), confirm the next cycle on the official site.

DAAD / Humboldt International Climate Protection Fellowship

What it covers: €2,500–3,000/month (prospective leaders, by level) or €3,000/month (postdocs) + family, travel, health-insurance and German-course allowances; 1 year (leaders) or 12–24 months (postdocs).

Eligibility: Citizen of a non-European developing/transition country; first degree within last 12 years; leaders need ≥24 months relevant climate work (or a Master's + ≥12 months); postdocs need a doctorate ≤4 years old related to climate.

Who it is for: Prospective leaders & postdocs with climate expertise from non-European developing & transition countries; Africa-relevant

Deadline: See the official page

For early-career climate professionals/researchers, not degree students. Annual ~10 February deadline; next round opens autumn 2026.

Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies (BIGSAS)

What it covers: Doctoral ('Junior Fellow') positions in African Studies; funding details are published per call.

Eligibility: Outstanding candidates for a doctorate in African Studies (any discipline). Check the BIGSAS Application page for current calls.

Who it is for: Outstanding African and non-African academics pursuing doctorates in African Studies

Deadline: See the official page

Strongly Africa-focused doctoral school (~90 doctoral candidates from 30+ countries). Amounts/deadlines are published on the current call, confirm there.

Bayreuth Academy International Fellowships (Africa Multiple)

What it covers: Living allowance €2,500/month (no home pay) or €1,000/month (sabbatical) or buy-out up to €7,000/month + mobility allowance €750/month; travel covered; workspace + library access; stays 1–5 months.

Eligibility: PhD + proven track record in African Studies; residence in Bayreuth required for the whole fellowship.

Who it is for: Scholars holding a PhD with a track record in African Studies; Africa-based scholars particularly encouraged

Deadline: See the official page

For established researchers (PhD-holders), not students. Strongly Africa-focused; annual call (recent window closed early October), watch for the next cycle.

Bayer Foundation Fellowships (Scientific Fellowships)

What it covers: Individual financial support limited to 10,000 EUR per fellowship, for a placement of up to 6 months

Eligibility: Master's or PhD students (and medical students). Tracks: Carl Duisberg (medicine, medical engineering, public health, data science in medicine), Otto Bayer (drug discovery / natural sciences), Jeff Schell (agricultural science). Bachelor's students and postdocs cannot be funded. Nationality not restricted; funds a study, research or internship stay in Germany. Eligibility depends on country of residence.

Who it is for: Master's, PhD and medical students for a research or internship placement, with emphasis on health in low and middle income countries

Deadline: See the official page

Recurring annual programme; the 2026 window has closed, next call expected early 2027. Funds a placement/project, not a full degree. Explicit focus on health in low and middle income countries, so relevant to African applicants.

Gerda Henkel Foundation PhD Scholarship

What it covers: 1,920 EUR per month; family grant of 480 EUR for one child plus 120 EUR per additional child under 18; travel and material aid as required

Eligibility: Fields: archaeology, history, historical Islamic studies, art history, history of law, prehistory and early history, history of science (neighbouring disciplines if the core research question is historical). Awarded independently of nationality or location, so African applicants are eligible on equal terms and the doctorate may be written overseas. Must not have been older than 27 at graduation (exceptions for childcare/military service); Master's grade 1.5 (German scale) or better. Full-time only.

Who it is for: Doctoral candidates in the historical humanities, worldwide

Deadline: See the official page

Rolling: apply any time (no fixed deadline); committees decide on four dates per year and processing takes up to six months. Funded up to two years, extendable by up to 12 months.

International Max Planck Research Schools (IMPRS)

Eligibility: Structured three-year doctoral programmes run by one or more Max Planck Institutes with universities. Open to talented German and foreign junior scientists (about half of IMPRS doctoral researchers come from outside Germany). A Master's-level degree is typically expected; each school sets its own requirements. Choose a school and contact its coordinator.

Who it is for: German and international junior scientists pursuing a doctorate at a Max Planck Institute

Deadline: See the official page

Umbrella of about 68 separate schools, each with its own call, eligibility and funding. Many offer paid PhD positions or stipends with no tuition fees, but terms and deadlines vary by school and are not on the central page, so coverage is left blank. Apply directly to a specific school. Open to African applicants.

Landesgraduiertenfoerderung (State Graduate Funding), University of Mannheim

What it covers: 1,500 EUR per month (including a fixed amount for material and travel expenses); optional child grant of 400 EUR per month for the first child

Eligibility: Must be accepted as a doctoral candidate at the University of Mannheim. Excluded if employed more than 25% of regular hours / more than 43 hours per month, or holding another fellowship at the same time. No nationality restriction stated, so international (including African) doctoral candidates can apply on the same terms.

Who it is for: Doctoral candidates admitted at the University of Mannheim

Deadline: 28 October 2026 (current call for one-year and short-term grants)

Basic fellowship lasts at least one year; completion grants up to six months. This State Graduate Funding scheme exists across Baden-Wuerttemberg universities (Freiburg, Konstanz, Tuebingen) at similar rates with their own deadlines; Mannheim is one verified open example. Requires prior admission as a doctoral candidate.

Deutschlandstipendium

What it covers: €300/month (€150 sponsor + €150 federal); income- and nationality-independent; does not count towards BAföG.

Eligibility: Enrolled or admitted at a participating German university; selected on academic performance plus social commitment.

Who it is for: High-achieving students at German universities; all nationalities, incl. international students

Deadline: See the official page

Apply directly to your university; each runs its own selection and deadline, and not all universities participate.

Erasmus+ Student Mobility for Studies

What it covers: Contribution to travel and living costs (varies by country/distance) + exemption from tuition/registration/exam fees at the host; top-ups for students with fewer opportunities.

Eligibility: Registered in a recognised degree at an Erasmus+ participating institution; study period abroad 2–12 months.

Who it is for: Students enrolled at a higher-education institution that participates in Erasmus+

Deadline: See the official page

An exchange/mobility grant for students already enrolled at a participating institution, not a full-degree scholarship.

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Scholarship for International Students

What it covers: €992/month (students) / €1,500/month (postgraduates) + €276 family allowance + health-cost refund. Income over €400/month is credited against the scholarship.

Eligibility: Must already be studying in Germany at application; enrolled at a state/state-recognised institution; German required; application submitted in German.

Who it is for: Gifted, committed international students already enrolled at a German university; refugees eligible

Deadline: Master's/postgraduate: by end of 1st semester; Bachelor's: up to 3 semesters before the standard end of study

Applicant must already be enrolled in Germany; application process is only in German.

DAAD Hilde Domin Programme

What it covers: Covers living expenses and study/research project costs plus an accompanying support programme. Amounts not stated in the source.

Eligibility: Students/doctoral candidates facing danger at home; goal is a Bachelor's, Master's or doctorate in Germany (all disciplines except artistic/medical). You cannot apply directly, you must be nominated by a Germany-based institution.

Who it is for: Students and doctoral candidates at risk who cannot continue their studies in their home country

Deadline: See the official page

Bachelor-eligible (rare). For at-risk students incl. from Africa; nomination route only.

Avicenna-Studienwerk

What it covers: Monthly stipend plus a study-cost allowance; also supports study abroad, conferences, internships and language courses. Amount not stated on the page.

Eligibility: Muslim students and doctoral candidates, high-achieving and socially committed. Generally for students enrolled at a German higher-education institution.

Who it is for: High-achieving, socially engaged Muslim students and doctoral candidates of all disciplines

Deadline: See the official page

A German Begabtenförderungswerk; nationality rules were not stated on the page, confirm eligibility on the official site.

Ernst Ludwig Ehrlich Studienwerk (ELES)

What it covers: Financial support plus non-material (mentoring/network) support. Amounts not stated on the page.

Eligibility: Gifted and committed Jewish students and doctoral candidates. The 'Global Jewish Leadership' track is explicitly open to Jewish students from around the world.

Who it is for: Particularly gifted and committed Jewish students and doctoral candidates; a 'Global Jewish Leadership' track invites Jewish students worldwide to study in Germany

Deadline: 30 October 2026 (autumn window 1–30 Oct 2026)

Internationally relevant via the Global Jewish Leadership track.

Cusanuswerk

What it covers: Monthly stipend plus a lump sum for study/research costs (amounts not stated for students/doctoral candidates).

Eligibility: Outstanding Catholic students (incl. first-year) and doctoral candidates at universities, universities of applied sciences, and music/art colleges.

Who it is for: Outstanding, gifted Catholic students and doctoral candidates

Deadline: Doctoral candidates 1 November 2026; students 1 August; first-years register by 1 July

Catholic foundation; international eligibility specifics not stated on the page, confirm on the official site.

Evangelisches Studienwerk Villigst

What it covers: Monthly stipend plus a comprehensive educational programme. Amount not stated on the page.

Eligibility: Students (undergraduate and graduate) and doctoral candidates. Religious/nationality/residency requirements were not stated on the page fetched.

Who it is for: Students and doctoral candidates at universities and universities of applied sciences

Deadline: See the official page

Protestant Begabtenförderungswerk; confirm international eligibility on the official 'Voraussetzungen' pages.

University of Bonn Scholarships for International Students

What it covers: Equal Opportunity & Exceptional-Engagement: €650/month for 5 months. NRWege (refugee background): €300/month or up to €992/month full. DAAD-STIBET I: €650/month for up to 10 months.

Eligibility: Must be a regular Bonn degree student (not exchange), hold non-German nationality, and have obtained your university entrance qualification outside Germany. Some tracks require refugee background, disability or care responsibilities.

Who it is for: International (non-German) degree students at the University of Bonn who gained their entrance qualification abroad

Deadline: See the official page

For non-German degree students who qualified abroad, relevant to African students at Bonn; refugee-inclusive. Dates posted per cycle.

TUM Waiver Scholarships (Tuition Fee Waivers)

What it covers: Waiver of the TUM tuition fees (applied to the tuition account; no cash, no living costs). Merit (high-achieving Master's), need-based (hardship), and merit (continuing TUM students) tracks.

Eligibility: International students from non-EU/EEA countries newly enrolled (from WS 2024/25) in a Bachelor's or Master's and subject to tuition fees.

Who it is for: International students from non-EU/EEA countries who are subject to TUM tuition fees

Deadline: See the official page

Covers tuition only, for non-EEA students who pay TUM tuition, relevant to African students admitted to TUM. Windows vary by semester/track.

University of Göttingen – Academic Degree Bursaries

What it covers: Partial bursary toward living costs (does not fully cover them); awarded for a maximum of 6 months; amount not stated on the page.

Eligibility: International students who financed most of their studies themselves, are about to finish, and have already submitted their thesis.

Who it is for: International students who largely self-financed their studies and are about to complete them

Deadline: See the official page

Completion-phase support; amount and deadline not stated on the official page.

University of Tübingen – DAAD STIBET Grants

What it covers: Completion & Engagement grants usually €550 total for up to 3 months; Equal Opportunity grant usually €300 total for up to 5 months. Income limits apply.

Eligibility: International students/doctoral candidates nearing completion, or with outstanding engagement, or facing special challenges, all with unexpected financial difficulty.

Who it is for: International students & doctoral candidates in financial difficulty (completion, engagement, equal-opportunity)

Deadline: Quarterly: 15 Nov, 15 Feb, 15 May, 15 Aug

DAAD-funded, administered by the university.

University of Stuttgart – DAAD STIBET I Scholarships

What it covers: Period and amount set case-by-case by the International Office; does NOT cover the €1,500 non-EU tuition fee.

Eligibility: International degree students: ≥3rd semester with outstanding engagement, OR in the final phase with financial difficulty, OR special challenges/refugee background. Cannot also hold a full scholarship.

Who it is for: International degree-seeking students (commitment, final-stage, equal-opportunity)

Deadline: 31 Jan / 30 Jun / 31 Oct

Amount set individually by the committee. Open to all degree levels incl. doctoral candidates.

Baden-Wuerttemberg-Stipendium

What it covers: 800 to 1,400 EUR per month depending on the institution's location and study progress, for 3 to 11 months

Eligibility: Highly qualified undergraduate, graduate or doctoral students. Awarded for exchange study (1 to 2 semesters), not a full degree. Applications are handled only by university International Offices. Requires a partnership between the home and a Baden-Wuerttemberg institution.

Who it is for: International students coming for 1 to 2 exchange semesters at a university in Baden-Wuerttemberg

Deadline: See the official page

Deadlines vary by International Office. Requires the home university to be a Baden-Wuerttemberg partner. The University of Freiburg runs a line paying 1,000 EUR per month to students from its partner universities in South Africa and Ghana. Exchange only, not a full degree.

STIBET Study Completion Grant (Universitaet der Kuenste Berlin)

What it covers: 900 EUR in total, paid in two monthly instalments of 450 EUR

Eligibility: Non-German citizens without a German Abitur/Fachabitur, currently enrolled (not on semester leave), final exams at UdK Berlin within one year of the deadline, facing financial difficulty, holding a German tax ID. Bachelor's and Master's. Cannot also hold a DAAD or Deutschlandstipendium scholarship.

Who it is for: International students at UdK Berlin in the final year of their degree who face financial difficulty

Deadline: See the official page

Recurring windows: 15 Feb to 15 Apr (summer) and 15 Jul to 15 Sep (winter). The 2026 winter window has closed; next window 15 Feb to 15 Apr 2027. Open to international students of any nationality near graduation. Many German universities run DAAD STIBET grants under the same scheme with different amounts and dates; UdK Berlin is one verified example.

Fonds International (Deggendorf Institute of Technology)

What it covers: Monthly grant of 100 to 400 EUR, for one to six months

Eligibility: International students enrolled at THD, Bachelor's from the 3rd semester and Master's from the 2nd semester, with regular academic progress, proof of financial need, and residence at the study location.

Who it is for: Enrolled international students with proven financial need

Deadline: See the official page

Applications accepted any time, reviewed on 31 Mar, 30 Jun and 31 Oct. THD also awards DAAD STIBET partial scholarships (up to 400 EUR for four months), including an equal-opportunities category (refugee background, disability, caring responsibilities). Need-based; modest top-ups, not full funding.

DAAD-STIBET I Graduation Scholarship (TU Dresden)

What it covers: 300 EUR per month, for up to 3 months (ending at the final thesis submission deadline; no extension)

Eligibility: International students at TU Dresden in a diploma, bachelor's, master's or state-exam programme (doctoral students excluded), grade average at least 2.5, expected to finish within one year with at least 45% of credits completed or thesis already registered, enrolled during the funding period. Combined income plus the scholarship may not exceed 934 EUR per month. German dual nationals, exchange students and prior graduation-scholarship holders are excluded.

Who it is for: International students at TU Dresden in the final phase of a Bachelor's, Master's, diploma or state-exam degree who face financial need

Deadline: See the official page

Recurring windows: 1 Feb to 18 Mar (summer) and 1 Aug to 8 Sep (winter). The 2026 winter window has closed; next window 1 Feb to 18 Mar 2027. Open to international students of any nationality near graduation.