Scholarship Database

The merit-based programme gives outstanding international students the opportunity to study at Universität Hamburg. There are no restrictions on the subject area or type of degree. The award of merit scholarships should enable the students to concentrate fully on their studies and give them the opportunity to develop their skills.

international students who have been enrolled in their course of study for a minimum of 2 semesters at Universität Hamburg and who do not qualify for assistance under the German Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG)
Students enrolled in 2-year Master's programmes can apply after completing just 1 semester.

international students who are enrolled at Universität Hamburg and show good to very good academic performance

2 semesters (12 months in total)
An application renewal after receiving the scholarship is possible. The maximum funding period in justified exceptional cases is 2 years.

usually a maximum of 992 EUR per month

Please find further information on the programme as well as the application forms for the online application procedure here.

15 April and 15 October of each year
From 2026, the call for applications will only take place once a year on the application deadline of 15 April.