Applications are currently being accepted for the University of Hamburg Merit Scholarships for International Students 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About University of Hamburg Merit Scholarships for International Students
Universität Hamburg supports outstanding international students in all subjects and at all degree levels. The awarding of a merit scholarship allows recipients to concentrate fully on their studies and gives them the opportunity to develop their skills.
Benefits of University of Hamburg Merit Scholarships for International Students
- The maximum monthly funding sum is €992.
University of Hamburg Merit Scholarships for International Students Requirements
- have been enrolled in your subject at Universität Hamburg for at least 2 semesters and are pursuing a degree. Students in 2-year master’s degree programs can apply after 1 completed semester. Doctoral researchers are unfortunately excluded from applying;
- do not hold German citizenship;
- are not eligible for the federal student loan scheme (International students fulfilling the requirements of Section 8 of the German federal training assistance act (Bundesgesetz über individuelle Förderung der Ausbildung, BAföG) cannot be funded)
Selection criteria:
- good to excellent academic performance
- additional subject-related achievements and academic awards (e.g., publications, prizes)
Application Date and Process
- CV
- letter of motivation: the template form (PDF) must be used
- record of achievements:
- Students in a Bachelor's degree program and students in a degree program concluding with a state examination ("Staatsexamen") need to submit either the STiNE printout of their "Leistungskonto" or a current transcript of records.
- Students in a Master's degree program need to submit their most recent degree certificate with grades in either English or German and additionally either the STiNE printout of their "Leistungskonto" or a current transcript of records.
- scan of your residence permit or, in the case of EU citizens, your ID and the registration certificate of residence ("Meldebescheinigung") in Germany
- evaluations from 2 full-time teaching staff members with doctorates at Universität Hamburg. Please note the information "Who can issue an evaluation?" in the FAQ. The template evaluation form (PDF) must be used.
- proof of subject-related additional achievements and academic awards (if applicable)
Application Deadline
15 April, 2026
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