First-year students, bachelor's and master's students - take your chance to be supported with a Deutschlandstipendium!
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The most frequently asked questions about the Deutschlandstipendium at the THM
General
Who can apply for a Deutschlandstipendium at the THM ?
You can apply for a scholarship if you are at the THM
- are enrolled and
- study within the standard period of study of your course.
- If the application process for a course at the THM has not yet been completed, the application is possible - subject to enrollment.
Will the corona pandemic count towards the standard period of study?
Yes, according to Section 2 of the Ordinance for Coping with the Effects of the SARS-VoV-2 Pandemic in Universities, the standard period of study for students who were enrolled in the summer semester 2020 and/or winter semester 2020/2021 will be increased by up to two semesters. For students who were only enrolled in one of the two semesters mentioned, the standard period of study is only increased by one semester.
For the receipt of the Deutschlandstipendium, this means that the possible maximum funding period is also increased.
Please note the following for your application:
Enter the number of subject semesters and university semesters that are stated on your certificate of enrollment. The adjustment of the standard period of study according to the above regulation will be taken into account for all applicants in the selection process. You will not incur any disadvantages.
How good does my grade point average have to be to be considered for a scholarship?
The Deutschlandstipendium is primarily aimed at talented and committed students. However, since the selection decision depends very much on a comparison with all the applications submitted, it is possible that the average grade varies - this also very often depends on the specific course or department.
application
How can i apply?
The application is only possible via the online portal (https://werbung.dstip.de/thm) possible. As soon as the process starts, access to it will be activated accordingly. There you have to create a user account and then get to the application form. You can edit your details up to the end of the application period.
When does the application process start?
The Deutschlandstipendium is only awarded at the THM for the winter semester. The application process usually runs from mid-July to mid-August. The exact application period will be published on this page in due course.
How can I apply for a Deutschlandstipendium?
An application for the Deutschlandstipendium at the THM only be made online. As soon as the application phase starts, you can access the portal on this page.
I cannot find my degree programme in the application form. What can I do?
This should only be the case for Degree Courses that are offered in cooperation with another university. If you are studying in a cooperative degree programme, you can only apply for the Deutschlandstipendium at the university where you first enrolled for your chosen degree programme (where you also pay your semester fee).
If you are sure that it is not a cooperation course and that the THM is the university of your first matriculation, please inform us. We will then find a solution together.
Do my documents have to have a specific file format?
Yes, please note that all documents that you add to your application must be in pdf format.
Will the corona pandemic count towards the standard period of study?
Yes, according to Section 2 of the Ordinance to Cope with the Effects of the SARS-VoV-2 Pandemic in Universities, the standard period of study for students who enrolled in the 2020 summer semester and/or 2020/2021 winter semester and/or 2021 summer semester and/or 2021/2022 winter semester were enrolled increased by up to four semesters. For students who were only enrolled in one of the four semesters mentioned, the standard period of study is only increased by one semester.
For the receipt of the Deutschlandstipendium, this means that the possible maximum funding period is also increased.
Please note the following for your application:
Enter the number of subject semesters and university semesters that are stated on your certificate of enrollment. The adjustment of the standard period of study according to the above regulation will be taken into account for all applicants in the selection process. You will not incur any disadvantages.
I am a first-year student or am applying for a place at university, what documents do I need for the application?
- application agreement
(you can download this after you have registered in the portal on the start page) - Motivation letter
(max. 2 DIN A4 pages: "What qualifies me for the scholarship programme and what are my academic and professional goals? How do I get involved in society?") - Tabular CV
- Current study certificate
- If you are already enrolled, please enclose your certificate of enrollment valid for the winter semester
- Applicants who have not yet enrolled, please enclose the notification of admission
- testimony the university entrance qualification
(in the case of foreign certificates, a translation that can be transferred to the German system and converted into the German grading system) - Other Evidence
(e.g. about current, social or social commitment, special skills, awards, stays abroad, internship and job references)
I am in a higher (from the 2nd) semester of my bachelor's degree, what documents do I need for the application?
- application agreement
(you can download this after you have registered in the portal on the start page) - Motivation letter
(max. 2 DIN A4 pages: "What qualifies me for the scholarship programme and what are my academic and professional goals? How do I get involved in society?") - Tabular CV
- Current study certificate
- Current performance record
- Other Evidence
(e.g. about current, social or social commitment, special skills, awards, stays abroad, internship and job references)
I'm studying or applying for a place on the Master's course, what documents do I need for the application?
- application agreement
(you can download this after you have registered in the portal on the start page) - Motivation letter
(max. 2 DIN A4 pages: "What qualifies me for the scholarship programme and what are my academic and professional goals? How do I get involved in society?") - Tabular CV
- Current study certificate
- If you are already enrolled, please enclose your certificate of enrollment valid for the winter semester
- Applicants who have not yet enrolled, please enclose the notification of admission
- First degree certificate (Bachelor or Diploma)
(If you have not yet received your certificate, please have a certificate of the (probable) receipt of the degree issued) - if applicable, performance overview
- Other Evidence
(e.g. about current, social or social commitment, special skills, awards, stays abroad, internship and job references)
Not all achievements of this semester have been entered yet. Should I wait with my application?
No, that's not necessary. If you are studying at the THM , we will retrieve a current excerpt of your grades from the central grade administration on a key date after the application deadline. This means that no application received at the beginning of the application period is disadvantaged. You can also submit your application via the portal and change it up to the end of the application period.
Who should I address my letter of motivation to?
You can address the letter of motivation to the selection committee; there is not a single contact person. For the address field, please use the postal address of THM : Wiesenstr. 14, 35390 Gießen
Can I still submit documents?
No, only in important exceptional cases - for example if you have not yet received your final certificate etc. - can you submit documents after prior agreement.
Please note that it does not affect the awarding of the scholarship when your application is received. You can use the portal to process your application up to the end of the application period. You can therefore 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 if I am doing or planning a semester abroad?
If you are still enrolled at the 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?
Every applicant will receive feedback on their application by mid-October at the latest. Please refrain from asking questions about the outcome of the selection process beforehand.
The scholarship holders are selected by a selection committee according to the THM guidelines based on the documents submitted.
If the notifications are not sent out until the end of October, when will the scholarship be paid out?
The funding period starts together with the winter semester in October, the first payment to the scholarship holders usually takes place in November. The amount for October will then be paid out retrospectively.
Can I also apply if I am in my final semester? Are the scholarships always awarded for one year?
If you are in the last semester of your studies (or your standard period of study), you can also apply for a Deutschlandstipendium. If you are selected, the scholarship will only be awarded for one semester and scholarships that have become available will be awarded to successors from the summer semester.
financial support
How big is the promotion?
The Deutschlandstipendium is €300 per month. It is granted independently of income and parents and is not counted towards BAFÖG.
How long can I be supported by the Deutschlandstipendium?
Funding through the Deutschlandstipendium usually lasts 12 months (from October 1st), but no longer than the end of the standard period of study. An extension of the funding - after a new application - is possible. The prerequisite for this is that the THM has sufficient financial resources at its disposal.
I will finish my bachelor's degree during the funding period and then continue straight away with my master's degree. Can I be funded consistently?
Yes, continuous funding is possible if you complete your bachelor's degree within the standard period of study during the funding period and have enrolled for a master's degree at the THM without a break. In this case, please send us your bachelor's certificate and a current certificate of study for the master's degree as soon as you have it.
What are my obligations if I am selected for the Deutschlandstipendium?
In principle, receiving a Deutschlandstipendium does not entail any obligations towards the sponsor or the THM . However, we would like to point out that it may be in your own interest and to your advantage to take part in events related to the Deutschlandstipendium. This can result in important contacts or you can be offered final theses/project work, internships or similar.
renewal
I currently have a Germany scholarship and would like to extend it. How is that possible?
To extend the scholarship, you must apply again via the portal.
We ask all sponsors whether they would like to extend the scholarships, re-advertise them or even end them. If no funding is available to extend the scholarship, the application for an extension will automatically be treated as a new application for the current application process.
