2025 Emergency Scholarship for international Students from the Santander Aid Fund

The Emergency Scholarship is a short-term scholarship for international students at the University of Münster who find themselves in a financial emergency situation during their specialised studies (not exchange studies or doctoral studies). It is awarded by the International Office from third-party funds provided by Santander Consumer Bank AG.

• Table of Content
• About University of Münster
• Emergency Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Emergency Scholarship
• Requirements for Emergency Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Emergency Scholarship
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Emergency Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Emergency Scholarship

The amount of the scholarship depends on the funds available and your individual situation. As a rule, you can receive financial support of up to €750 per month for up to 3 months. The grant can be awarded a maximum of twice per study programme (Bachelor or Master). Students aiming for a state examination can receive a maximum of three grants.

Requirements for Emergency Scholarship Qualification

Foreign?educated students (students who have obtained their university entrance qualification outside of Germany) who do not have German citizenship and are enrolled at the University of Münster. Guest, exchange and doctoral students are not eligible for funding.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Emergency Scholarship

• There is an acute financial need due to an emergency through no fault of your own.
• The current income is below the BAföG maximum rate or there is a justified need despite a higher income.
• An interview is required in which the personal situation and the planned measures to solve the emergency situation are presented in detail.

Documents Required for Application

• Certificate of enrolment from the current semester at the University of Münster (or the semester in which you receive the grant)
• Bank statements for the last 3 months
• Copy of residence permit (for EU citizens: copy of identity card/passport)
• Curriculum vitae
• If you have already received scholarships from other organisations: Proof of this (scholarship notification, etc.)
• Financial self-declaration
• Final declaration

Check also:
Mastercard Foundation Scholars' Program at ALCHE 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Fill in the application form and upload all the documents listed above.
• The selection committee will review your application and, if necessary, invite you to an interview in which you will present your personal situation and the measures planned to resolve the emergency situation in detail.

For more details, visit University of Münster Scholarship webpage