Bachelors Scholarships in Germany for International Students
24 awards. Every listing links to the provider’s official page, with the date we last confirmed it.
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Galvanize tracks 24 bachelors scholarships in Germany open to international students. 23 are confirmed at their official source. Each award below carries its provider, funding type and eligibility, and links to the provider’s own page rather than a summary of it.
See also: all scholarships in Germany.
| Scholarship | Provider | Funding | Deadline | Status | Last confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden-Württemberg-Stipendium (BWS) for University Students | Baden-Württemberg Stiftung gGmbH | Stipend | Varies by BW university International Office; check with the specific BW university's international office | confirmed | |
| Constructor University Bremen Merit Scholarship | Constructor University Bremen (formerly Jacobs University Bremen) | Partial | Rolling admissions: Early Decision November 1, Early Action February 1, Regular June 1 | confirmed | |
| Cusanuswerk Scholarship (Episcopal Scholarship Foundation) | Cusanuswerk – Bischöfliches Studienwerk e.V. (Catholic Church Germany) | Stipend | Annual; current students apply from August 1 each year; first-year university students apply by July 1; check cusanuswerk.de for current dates | confirmed | |
| Deutschlandstipendium | German Federal Government + private sponsors (50/50 co-funding) | Partial | Varies by university; applications submitted directly to the enrolled institution each semester | confirmed | |
| Evangelisches Studienwerk Villigst Scholarship | Evangelisches Studienwerk e.V. Villigst (Protestant Church Germany) | Stipend | Biannual; check evstudienwerk.de for current round dates | confirmed | |
| Hans-Peter Wild Talent Scholarships – Heidelberg University | Heidelberg University / Hans-Peter Wild Foundation | Stipend | May 15 – July 31 annually (for winter-semester start) | confirmed | |
| Heidelberg University STIBET Degree Completion Grants | Heidelberg University / DAAD (Federal Foreign Office funds) | Stipend | Varies by semester cycle; contact the Heidelberg International Office for current call dates | confirmed | |
| KIT Graduation Grant for International Students (STIBET I + MWK) | Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) / DAAD STIBET I + Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Science (MWK) | Stipend | Four rounds per year: February 1, April 1, June 1, October 15 | confirmed | |
| Mawista Scholarship for Students Studying Abroad with a Child | MAWISTA GmbH (German health insurance and services provider for international students) | Partial | Annual; check mawista.com/en/scholarship/ for current cycle open/close dates | under review | |
| Max Weber Programme – Free State of Bavaria | Free State of Bavaria (Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst) / Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes | Partial | Direct applications: July 1 – November 1 annually; professor nominations: November 1 annually; supporting documents: January 15 | confirmed | |
| Opportunity Mannheim Scholarship | University of Mannheim Foundation (Universitätsstiftung Mannheim) | Partial | 27 April - 1 June 2026 (enrolled students); 10 June - 15 July 2026 (Bachelor's applicants); fall semester only; 2026 application period has ended (check the official page for the current cycle) | confirmed | |
| RWTH Aachen Degree Completion Scholarship for International Students (DAAD STIBET I) | RWTH Aachen University / DAAD (Federal Foreign Office funds) | Stipend | Round 1: October 25 – November 25 (funding Feb–June); Round 2: May 15 – June 19 (funding Aug–Dec) | confirmed | |
| RWTH Aachen Equal Opportunity Scholarship (DAAD STIBET I) | RWTH Aachen University / DAAD (Federal Foreign Office funds) | Stipend | Round 1: October 25 – November 25; Round 2: May 15 – June 19 (two rounds per year) | confirmed | |
| RWTH Aachen Scholarship for Particularly Involved International Students (BEIS) | RWTH Aachen University | Partial | February 1 – March 1 annually (for the July–December funding cycle); award notifications in April | confirmed | |
| Sorgenfrei Campus Scholarship – University of Göttingen | Georg-August-Universität Göttingen | Partial | June 7 annually for the summer graduation cycle; check the university website for the winter cycle deadline | confirmed | |
| TU Berlin STIBET I Scholarship for Promoting Equal Opportunities | Technische Universität Berlin / DAAD (Federal Foreign Office funds) | Stipend | May 5 annually for the July–December funding cycle | confirmed | |
| TU Darmstadt Graduation Scholarship for International Students (DAAD STIBET I) | TU Darmstadt / DAAD (Federal Foreign Office funds) | Stipend | April 1–15 and October 1–15 annually (two rounds per year) | confirmed | |
| TU Darmstadt Scholarship for More Equal Opportunities (DAAD STIBET I) | TU Darmstadt / DAAD (Federal Foreign Office funds) | Stipend | No round currently open; next round not yet announced (the previously published 10 August - 10 September window no longer appears on the official page) | confirmed | |
| TUM Scholarship for International Students | Technical University of Munich (TUM) | Partial | Summer and winter semester cycles; specific dates announced via [email protected] — check tum.de for current call | confirmed | |
| University of Bonn Degree Completion Scholarship (DAAD STIBET) | University of Bonn / DAAD (Federal Foreign Office funds) | Stipend | February 28 annually (for May 1 funding start); next round announced December of each year | confirmed | |
| University of Freiburg Study Completion Grant (Studienabschlussbeihilfe) | Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg / International Office | Stipend | Rolling application; prior consultation mandatory — contact [email protected] to initiate | confirmed | |
| University of Göttingen Academic Degree Bursaries (STIBA) | Georg-August-Universität Göttingen / DAAD (Federal Foreign Office funds) | Partial | Contact International Office ([email protected], Mon 10–12 / Wed 14–16) for current application windows | confirmed | |
| University of Mannheim DAAD Graduation Scholarship (STIBET) | University of Mannheim / DAAD (Federal Foreign Office funds) | Stipend | Two annual cycles; contact the Mannheim International Office for current deadline dates | confirmed | |
| University of Stuttgart STIBET I Scholarship for Highly Committed International Students | University of Stuttgart / DAAD (Federal Foreign Office funds) | Stipend | Three rounds per year: January 31, June 30, October 31 | confirmed |
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Frequently asked questions
How many bachelors scholarships in Germany are available to international students?
Galvanize tracks 24 bachelors scholarships in Germany open to international students. Every one links to the provider's own page rather than a summary of it.
Who provides bachelors scholarships in Germany?
Across the 24 awards we track, the most frequent providers are RWTH Aachen University / DAAD (Federal Foreign Office funds), TU Darmstadt / DAAD (Federal Foreign Office funds), Baden-Württemberg Stiftung gGmbH, Constructor University Bremen (formerly Jacobs University Bremen), Cusanuswerk – Bischöfliches Studienwerk e.V. (Catholic Church Germany).
Are there bachelors scholarships in Germany for Indian students?
Yes — 22 of the 24 awards listed here are open to Indian nationals, either explicitly or as part of a wider international eligibility rule.
When are the deadlines for bachelors scholarships in Germany?
Deadlines are spread across the year. Among the awards here that state a month, the most common are June, July, May. Individual deadlines are on each provider's page — check there before applying, because cycles move.
Do bachelors scholarships in Germany require GRE, GMAT, TOEFL or IELTS scores?
None of the 24 awards here state a test-score requirement of their own. Scholarships in Germany overwhelmingly defer to the university's own admission requirements rather than setting a separate bar, so the score that matters is usually the one for your programme, not the scholarship.
How current is this list?
23 of the 24 awards are confirmed at their official source. Every listing carries the date it was last checked, and the method is published in our Verification Ledger.
How we verify every listing: read the Verification Ledger.
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