DAAD 2022 Graduation Scholarships for International Students at Heilbronn University

International students have the opportunity to apply for degree completion grants within the so-called STIBET programme, which is funded by the Foreign Office and provided by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

• Table of Content
• About German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
• DAAD Graduation Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of DAAD Graduation Scholarships
• Requirements for DAAD Graduation Scholarships Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

DAAD scholarship in Germany is a private, federally funded and state-funded, self governing national agency of the institutions of higher education in Germany, representing 365 German higher education institutions (100 universities and technical universities, 162 general universities of applied sciences, and 52 colleges of music and art) [2003]. The DAAD itself does not offer programs of study or courses, but awards competitive, merit-based grants for use toward study and/or research in Germany at any of the accredited German institutions of higher education. It also awards grants to German...... continue reading

DAAD Graduation Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of DAAD Graduation Scholarships

Eligible to apply are students that have been awarded good grades and can be expected to complete their studies within one year. The grant is also meant to support international students - who without their own doing are experiencing financial difficulties - in successfully completing their course of study, making it possible for them to focus on their final exams and thesis.

Requirements for DAAD Graduation Scholarships Qualification

• Eligible are international students who are enrolled in and will complete a regular course of study at Heilbronn University.
• The applicant is expected to complete the course of study within one year.
• The applicant has a monthly income of less than the minimum amount required for living expenses according to alien law.
• The applicant must hand in her/his complete application documents personally at the International Office, to Hannelore Lang (S 2.20 / Bildungscampus) or Gudrun Heller (S 2.30 / Bildungscampus).

Documents Required for Application

• Current assessment of a supervising professor regarding the student's course of study and expected time of completion, a copy of registration for the final thesis (Bachelor's or Master's), if available
• Tabular CV
• Current grade reports
• Current certificate of enrolment
• Information on current financial situation and expenses
• A complete series of bank statement of the last 3 months (if requested also of the last 6 months)
• Complete list of all further bank and savings accounts
• Proof of other sources of income (employment contract, pay slip, accommodation allowance, child benefits, scholarships)
• If married, proof of financial situation of spouse (income, accounts, savings accounts)
• Copy of rental agreement

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Grant recipients will be selected by a Heilbronn University commission.

There are 3 application deadlines per year: April 1st, July 1st and October 1st.

The applicants are informed within approx. one month of the commission's decision via e-mail.

For more details, visit DAAD website.