First-year students, Bachelor's and Master's students - take advantage of your chance to be supported with a Germany Scholarship!
The application period for the Germany Scholarship 2025/2026 has ended
We congratulate all scholarship recipients on receiving their scholarships!
The application period for the 2026/2027 funding period starts around mid-July and runs until around mid-August.
Frequently asked questions about the Germany Scholarship at THM:
General
Who can apply for a Germany Scholarship at THM ?
You can apply for a scholarship if you are enrolled at THM
- are enrolled and
- study within the standard period of study for your degree programme.
- Provided the application process for a degree programme at THM is not yet completed, an application is possible – subject to enrollment.
Will the Corona pandemic be counted towards the standard period of study?
Yes, according to Section 2 of the ordinance on managing the effects of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in higher education, the standard period of study for students who were enrolled in the summer semester of 2020 and/or the winter semester of 2020/2021 and/or the summer semester of 2021 and/or the winter semester of 2021/2022 will be extended by up to four semesters. For students who were only enrolled in one of the four semesters mentioned, the standard period of study will be extended by one semester.
For recipients of the Germany Scholarship, this means that the maximum possible funding period will also be extended.
Please note the following regarding your application:
Enter the number of semesters completed in your chosen subject and at the university level, as indicated on your enrollment certificate. The adjustment of the standard period of study according to the aforementioned regulation will be taken into account for all applicants in the selection process. You will not be disadvantaged in any way.
How good does my GPA need to be to be considered for a scholarship?
The selection decision depends heavily on a comparison with all submitted applications, so it's possible that the grade point average may vary. This often also depends on the specific degree program or Department , as the scholarships awarded are usually distributed differently Department
However, the Germany Scholarship is primarily aimed at gifted and dedicated students. The better their academic performance and the greater their commitment (e.g., through social engagement or volunteer work), the higher their chances of receiving a scholarship.
Can I schedule a consultation if I have further questions?
Personal consultations are available. Please contact us for more information
- by phone 0641/309-1029
- via email to This email address is protected against spambots! JavaScript must be enabled to view it! and describe your specific request to us.
Application
How can I apply?
Applications are only accepted via the online portal ( https://thm-stipendien.aptecloud.valucon.de/datenabfrage/dstip2025 ). Access to the portal will be activated on this page as soon as the application process begins. You will need to create a user account there, after which you will be directed to the application form. You can edit your information until the application deadline.
When does the application process start?
The Germany Scholarship is only awarded at THM for the winter semester. The application period usually runs from mid-July to mid-August. The exact application period will be published on this page in due course.
I can't find my course of study in the application form. What can I do?
This should only apply to Degree Courses offered in cooperation with another university. If you are enrolled in a cooperative degree programme, you can only apply for the Germany Scholarship at the university where you initially enrolled in your chosen degree programme (where you also pay your semester fees).
If you are certain that this is not a cooperative degree programme and that THM is the university where you are initially enrolled, please inform us. We will then find a solution together.
Do my documents need to be in a specific file format?
Yes, please note that all documents you add to your application must be in PDF format.
Will the Corona pandemic be counted towards the standard period of study?
Yes, according to Section 2 of the ordinance on managing the effects of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in higher education, the standard period of study for students who were enrolled in the summer semester of 2020 and/or the winter semester of 2020/2021 and/or the summer semester of 2021 and/or the winter semester of 2021/2022 will be extended by up to four semesters. For students who were only enrolled in one of the four semesters mentioned, the standard period of study will be extended by one semester.
For recipients of the Germany Scholarship, this means that the maximum possible funding period will also be extended.
Please note the following regarding your application:
Enter the number of semesters completed in your chosen subject and at the university level, as indicated on your enrollment certificate. The adjustment of the standard period of study according to the aforementioned regulation will be taken into account for all applicants in the selection process. You will not be disadvantaged in any way.
I am a first-semester student or applying for a place at university; what documents do I need for the application?
- Application agreement
(you can download this from the homepage after registering on the portal) - Tabular CV
- Current certificate of enrollment
- Students already enrolled should please attach their certificate of enrollment valid for the winter semester
- Applicants whose enrollment has not yet taken place should please attach their letter of admission
- Certificate of university entrance qualification
(for foreign certificates, a translation transferable to the German system and conversion into the German grading system) - Other evidence
(e.g., of current social or community involvement, special skills, awards, stays abroad, internship and work certificates)
I am in a higher semester (from the 2nd semester onwards) of my Bachelor's degree; what documents do I need for the application?
- Application agreement
(you can download this from the homepage after registering on the portal) - Tabular CV
- Current certificate of enrollment
- Current performance record
- Other evidence
(e.g., of current social or community involvement, special skills, awards, stays abroad, internship and work certificates)
I am studying or applying for a place in a Master's programme; what documents do I need for the application?
- Application agreement
(you can download this from the homepage after registering on the portal) - Tabular CV
- Current certificate of enrollment
- Students already enrolled should please attach their certificate of enrollment valid for the winter semester
- Applicants whose enrollment has not yet taken place should please attach their letter of admission
- Certificate of first degree (Bachelor's or Diploma)
(If you have not yet received your certificate, please have a certificate issued confirming the (expected) receipt of the degree) - Performance overview (if applicable)
- Other evidence
(e.g., of current social or community involvement, special skills, awards, stays abroad, internship and work certificates)
Not all of this semester's grades have been recorded yet. Should I wait to submit my application?
No, that's not necessary. If you are currently enrolled at THM , we will retrieve an up-to-date transcript of your grades from the central gradebook on a specific date after the application deadline. Therefore, no application received at the beginning of the application period will be disadvantaged. Furthermore, you can submit your application via the portal and edit it until the end of the application period.
Can I submit additional documents?
No, only in exceptional circumstances – for example, if you haven't yet received your graduation certificate – and after prior consultation, can you submit documents later.
Please note that the date your application is received within the application period does not affect the awarding of the scholarship. You can edit your application via the portal until the application deadline. This means you can exchange documents or update your information. Once the application process is closed, you can no longer make any changes.
Can I apply for the Deutschlandstipendium scholarship if I am doing or planning a semester abroad?
If you remain enrolled at THM (and are within your standard period of study), you can also apply for or receive a scholarship during a semester abroad.
When will I receive feedback on my application?
Each applicant will receive feedback on their application by mid-October at the latest. Please refrain from inquiring about the outcome of the selection process before then.
The selection of scholarship recipients will be made by a selection committee based on the submitted documents and in accordance with the THM guidelines.
If the notifications are only sent at the end of October, when will the scholarship be paid out?
The funding period begins in October, coinciding with the start of the winter semester, with the first payment to scholarship recipients usually made in November. The amount for October is then paid retroactively.
Can I apply if I'm in my final semester? Are the scholarships always awarded for one year?
If you are in your final semester of studies (or within your standard period of study), you can also apply for a Germany Scholarship. If you are selected, the scholarship will be awarded until the end of your studies, and any scholarships that become available will then be awarded to those on the waiting list.
Financial support
How much funding is available?
The Germany Scholarship amounts to €300 per monthnat. It is granted regardless of income or parental background and is not counted towards BAföG (Federal Training Assistance Act).
How long can I receive funding through the Germany Scholarship programme?
The Deutschlandstipendium scholarship typically lasts 12 months (starting October 1st), but no longer than the standard period of study. An extension of the scholarship – after reapplying – is possible. This requires that THM has sufficient funds available, that you continue to meet the eligibility requirements, and that any sponsors also wish for an extension.
I will complete my bachelor's degree during the funding period and then directly continue with my master's. Can I receive continuous funding for this period?
Continuous funding is generally possible, provided you complete your Bachelor's degree within the standard period of study during the funding period and enroll in a Master's programme at THM without interruption. The duration of any interruption depends on the date of your last examination. Please inform us of this date in any case and submit your Bachelor's degree certificate and a current certificate of enrollment for the Master's programme as soon as you receive them.
What obligations will I have if I am selected for the Germany Scholarship?
Receiving a Germany Scholarship does not generally entail any obligations towards the sponsoring organization or THM . However, we would like to point out that it may be in your own interest and to your advantage to participate in events related to the Germany Scholarship. This could lead to important contacts or offer you opportunities for theses, projects, internships, or similar positions.
extension
I currently receive a Deutschlandstipendium scholarship and would like to extend it. How is that possible?
To extend your scholarship, you must reapply via the portal.
We will contact all funding bodies to inquire whether they intend to extend, re-advertise, or possibly discontinue the scholarships. If no funding is available to extend the scholarship, the extension application will automatically be treated as a new application for the current application period.
