German Scholarships

The land of diversity and opportunities, Germany is the place to give wings to your dreams.  Germany has become a major hub of education for students around the world with the country ranking amongst the best while providing a high-quality experience. Home to many top universities offering hundreds of programs in almost every field of study, Germany has a long history of producing renowned intellectuals who contributed incredibly to the academic and literary arena. The country provides an enriching cultural experience and has nurtured innovation and academic excellence since centuries. If you are planning to study in Germany, you must know that there is an array of scholarships for international students on offer! In this blog, we will explore more about German Scholarships which are awarded to meritorious students to help them fulfil their dream of studying in the Land of Poets & Thinkers!

Popular German Scholarships

Germany is amongst the few countries which provide free education in its universities to students from anywhere around the world. The country offers a number of scholarships to students to be able to pay their living costs to make their length of stay in Germany more affordable. Tabulated below is a list of major German scholarships for international students which you must know about! 

Scholarships	Awards	Amount in INR
DAAD Scholarship	€850 – €1200/month	75,000- 1,50,000
The Deutschlandstipendium Scholarships	€300/month	26,000
Friedrich Scholarship	€850 – €1200/month	75,000- 1,50,000
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarships	€850 – €1200/month	75,000- 1,50,000
DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Masters Scholarships	€850/month	75,000
Haniel Stipend Program for the Master of Public Policy program	Up to €6400	5,70,000
International Master of Science in Rural Development (IMRD) Scholarships, VLIR-UOS	€1150/month	1,00,000
Heinrich Boll Scholarships in Germany for International Students	€850/month	75,000
Erasmus+ Scholarships for the Master in Education Policies for Global Development	€4000	3,50,000
Goethe Goes Global – Master Scholarships	€1000/month	88,000
The Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences (BIGSSS) Scholarships	€1300/month	1,15,000
DAAD Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates and Young Academics and Scientists	€750 – €1000/month	66,000- 88,000
ESMT Women’s Academic Scholarships	Up to €15000	13,22,000
DRD Scholarships for Sub-Saharan Africans	Up to €900/month	79,000

German Scholarships for Undergraduate Courses

Planning to study in germany after 12th but worried about the cost? Most of the universities is germany offer courses free or at minimal cost. Scholarships are an extended bonus. Here are the german scholarships for undergraduate courses you shouldn’t miss!

• Jacobs University Scholarship
• Bayer Foundation Scholarships 
• Kurt Hansen Science Scholarships
• Heinrich Boll Scholarships
• Master Scholarships at University of Stuttgart
• Deutschland Stipendium

German Scholarships for Masters 

As compared to undergraduate courses, students pursue masters courses from abroad. Masters degree is pops up student’s potential. Considering to pursue masters from germany? Here is the list of german scholarships you should know about:

• Jacobs University Scholarship
• Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ)- German Cancer Research Centre PhD Scholarship 
• Bayer Foundation Scholarships 
• Hamburg University of Applied Sciences Masters Scholarship
• Kurt Hansen Science Scholarships 
• Goethe Goes Global Scholarships 
• WHU- Otto Beisheim School of Management, International Scholarships
• Masters Scholarship at University of Stuttgart 
• DLD Executive MBA Scholarship 
• Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarship
• Heinrich Boll Scholarships
• Deutschland Stipendium

German Scholarships for PhD

PhD is the highest honor degree awarded to any student. Students interested in research and thesis pursue PhD. Germany is a great option to study PhD courses. Reason being top class education and scholarships. Check out the german scholarships for PhD:

• AICES Scholarships – RWTH Aachen University
• Jacobs University Scholarship
• Marie Skolodowska Curie Actions (MSCA)
• Bayer Foundation Scholarships 
• Kurt Hansen Science Scholarships 
• The Helmholtz Association
• Goethe Goes Global Scholarships 
• PhD Scholarship in Political Science, University of Hildesheim 
• Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarship
• Heinrich Boll Scholarships
• Master Scholarships at University of Stuttgart
• Einstein International Postdoctoral Fellowship
• Deutschland Stipendium

Government Funded German Scholarships

To attract the international students and promoting german education, various scholarships are launched by the government. These scholarships are known as government funded scholarship. Here is your guide to the government funded german scholarships for Indian students:

• DAAD Scholarships
• Erasmus+ 

Non- Government German Scholarships

Are you unable to fulfill your german dream because of the cost of studying? You don’t have to worry because here are some more scholarships for indian students. Checkout the list of non-government german scholarships:

• Einstein International Postdoctoral Fellowship
• Heinrich Böll Scholarships for International Students
• Humboldt Research Fellowships for Postdoctoral Researchers
• Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Scholarships
• Kurt Hansen Science Scholarships
• Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowships (IIF) for Developing Countries
• Mawista Scholarship 
• Deutschland Stipendium 
• The Helmholtz Association

Let’s explore some of these prominent German scholarships in further detail:

DAAD Scholarship Programs

Taking the first place in the list of German scholarships is DAAD Scholarship (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst). DAAD is a collaborative organisation of the nation’s higher education institutions. It is responsible for the promotion of academic relations on a global scale. It focuses on global exchange programs for students. It offers various scholarships to international students at different education levels and funds academicians as well. The DAAD is among the famous German scholarships and is granted to those students who want to get admission in a full-time course at a university in Germany. For aspirants desiring to enrol in a graduate program, the eligibility criteria are that they should have a bachelor’s degree and should produce, at least, two years of work experience. The stipend of the DAAD scholarship is €850 per month for postgraduate students. It goes up to €1,200 every month for doctoral students.

Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships

The next mention in our list of German scholarships is the Heinrich Böll Foundation which awards up to 1,200 scholarships in an academic year to those wanting to pursue undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees in any subject. Scholarship recipients should have exceptional academic records. They are expected to be politically and socially astute and simultaneously exhibit a strong inclination towards the fields of democracy, justice, and portray a strong interest in human rights. International students in their master’s degree will receive €850 per month and other allowances. EU students of the same level of study will receive €649 plus €300 book money per month. PhD students from non-EU nations will receive €1200 per month. PhD students coming from the EU countries will receive a total of €1,350 per month, in addition to €100 research costs.

Deutschland Stipendium National Scholarship Programme

The Deutschland Stipendium provides financial support to students from across the globe, with exemplary academic records. Like other German scholarships, it doesn’t take into account the applicant’s nationality. The scholarship is initially given for two semesters but it may be extended for the length of a person’s entire course of study. After two semesters, the institution reviews the student’s performance and assesses whether the student still meets the scholarship criteria, in order for the funding to continue. Mentoring programs, along with, many different internships are also available through this scholarship. This scholarship is made possible through a close public and private collaboration where different businesses, foundations, and people on individual level sponsor students for their academic journey with a collected sum of €150 per month. The federal government adds another €150 for helping the students financially. 

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarships

Students with extraordinary academic credentials and interested in politics are eligible to apply for this scholarship. This scholarship aims to promote students who have successfully completed their bachelor’s or graduate studies. Postgraduate students are given an amount of €850 monthly for two years. For research purposes, a candidate is to be awarded a monthly amount of €1,100 for three years.

Erasmus Scholarship

Erasmus is among the top choices for international students aiming to register in a full-time program in Germany. It is a scholarship grant funded by the member states of the European Union. Erasmus provides financial assistance for the exchange programs of one academic year for international students at different universities in Germany.

The Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarship 

Another prominent option that can help you seek your dream education in Germany is this scholarship. The scholarship is open for multiple applicants of foreign origin including India who possess sparkling academic background. Through the scholarship, candidates can seek financial aid to study in state-based or state-recognised University of Applied Sciences. The only eligibility for this scholarship is to demonstrate exceptional command over the German language even if the course that candidate has opted will be taught in English. Only 40 candidates from Asia, Africa, Latin America and Eastern Europe will be selected for the fundings. To the UG course applicants, an amount of 830 Euros (INR 70,000) will be provided and PG course students 850 Euros (INR 75,000) will be given per month. 

List of German Scholarships

Now that we have seen all the popular German scholarships, let us quickly take a look at other important ones through this table- 

German Scholarships	Applicable Course Level
AICES Scholarships – RWTH Aachen University	PhD
Jacobs University Scholarship	UG, PG and PhD
Marie Skolodowska Curie Actions (MSCA)	Fellowship and Research Work
Einstein International Postdoctoral Fellowship	Post PhD
Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ)- German Cancer Research Centre PhD Scholarship	MSc or Equivalent Courses
Bayer Foundation Scholarships	UG, PG, PhD and Short Courses
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences Masters Scholarship	PG course
Humboldt University International Research Fellowships	Research and Fellowship
FRIAS Cofund Fellowship Programme for International Researchers	Research Level
Ulm University Scholarship for International Students	Graduation
Kurt Hansen Science Scholarships	UG, PG and PhD
The Helmholtz Association	Fellowship
Kofi Annan MBA Scholarships	Only MBA/ MIM
ESMT Women’s Academic Scholarship	Full time MBA course in ESMT
Goethe Goes Global Scholarships	PG and PhD Courses
WHU- Otto Beisheim School of Management, International Scholarships	MBA
Masters Scholarship at University of Stuttgart	Only for the course- Infrastructure Planning and Integrated Urbanism and Sustainable Design
PhD Scholarship in Political Science, University of Hildesheim	PhD in Political Science
DLD Executive MBA Scholarship	MBA in Creative Leadership Program
DAAD WISE Scholarship Program	Paid Internships for Undergraduate Studies
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarship	Postgraduates courses or Research Work
Heinrich Boll Scholarships	Undergraduate, Postgraduate and PhD courses
ESMT Women’s Academic Scholarship	For higher studies for high-end female working professionals
Goethe Goes Global Scholarships	MS Courses
Master Scholarships at University of Stuttgart	UG, PG and PhD
DLD Executive MBA Scholarship	MBA Courses
The Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarship	Bachelor’s and Bachelor’s level diploma
Bayer Foundation Scholarships	UG, PG ad PhD
Einstein International Postdoctoral Fellowship	PhD courses and Research Work
Deutschland Stipendium	UG, PG and PhD Courses

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