Is Getting a Scholarship Realistic in Germany?

Germany is a country that changes dreams into reality. It has become a major hub of education among students as it is not only affordable but also provides a high-quality experience and a good work environment. Germany is home to some of the best universities in the world as it offers many courses in English, especially at the post-graduation level.

Students from India apply to many universities in Germany every year but the expenses that are incurred often make it difficult for many candidates to pursue their education. In these cases, applying for a scholarship is a great idea but is getting a scholarship realistic in Germany? In this blog, we will tell you about how international students get German scholarships. 

List of Popular German Scholarships 

Germany is among the few countries that provide affordable education to its students. Getting a scholarship means that the students can cover their education cost as well as their living expenses. We have made a table for you which consists of major German scholarships for international students. 

Scholarships	Awards	Amount in INR
DAAD Scholarship	€850 – €1200/month	75,000-1.5lakh
Friedrich Ebert Stiftung scholarship	€1,000 per month	88,300
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarships	€850 – €1200/month	75,000- 1,50,000
Haniel Stipend Program for the Master of Public Policy program	Up to €6400	5.7 lakhs
Heinrich Boll Scholarships in Germany for International Students	€850/month	75,000
ESMT Women’s Academic Scholarships	Up to €15000	13.22 lakhs
DRD Scholarships for Sub-Saharan Africans	Up to €900/month	79,000
Erasmus+ Scholarships for the Master in Education Policies for Global Development	€4000	3.5 lakhs

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How to Get a Scholarship in Germany?

Is Getting a Scholarship Realistic in Germany? this question always comes to mind of students who are planning to pursue their higher education in Germany. To receive a scholarship students should know that they have to apply separately for the program. There are a few points that the students must keep in mind before applying for the scholarship. The points are mentioned below:

• The scholarship application has to be submitted directly to the organization that is providing the scholarship. 
• The students have to fill up scholarship application forms while providing their application statement mentioning why they should get the scholarship and also how they can contribute to the local community. 
• The students should have all the original documents that are essential to apply for the scholarship programs. 
• The students applying for scholarships can also choose foundations with online application facilities while checking out DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) and similar programs.

Cost of Studying and Living in Germany 

The students who are planning to study in Germany should not worry too much about the expenses as it is not an expensive country. On average, a student will have to spend nearly EUR 800-EUR100 per month to meet all their necessary expenses. While living in Germany, it is important to have an understanding of the cost of living. It will be helpful for the students to get a rough estimate of the expenses. The table provided below will help the students. 

Expenses	Estimated rate (in EUR)	Estimated Rate (in INR)
Food	EUR 150 – EUR 250	INR 12,000 – EUR 21,000
Accommodation	EUR 300 – EUR 700	INR 25,000 – EUR 60,000
Health insurance	EUR 100 – EUR 115	INR 8000 – EUR 10,000
Transportation	EUR 0 – EUR 150	Up to INR 12,000
Personal expenses	EUR 50 – EUR 200	INR 4300 – INR 17,000
Utilities	EUR 150 – EUR 300	INR 12,000 – EUR 25,000
Total expense	EUR 750  – EUR 1715	INR 64,000 – INR 1.47 lakhs

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Students can also work part-time jobs in Germany to fund their basic day-to-day needs. There are plenty of universities that allow their students to work while studying. In Germany, international students are allowed to work for 120 full days or 240 half days. Students can earn between EUR 5 to EUR 15 per hour and roughly EUR 450 per month. Students can also apply for internships to get extra money while studying abroad. 

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