DAAD 2025 Merit Scholarships for International Students at Universität Hamburg

Applications are now open for the DAAD 2025 Merit Scholarships for International Students at Universität Hamburg. The merit-based programme gives international students and doctoral candidates the opportunity to study at Universität Hamburg. In addition to showing academic excellence candidates contribute to society or are committed to intercultural dialogue. 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.

• Table of Content
• About DAAD
• Merit Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Merit Scholarships
• Requirements for Merit Scholarships Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Merit Scholarships
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Merit Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Merit Scholarships

Scholarship value usually a maximum of 930 EUR per month; depending on the availability of funds about 2 to 3 doctoral candidates per application round may be awarded a merit-based scholarship of 1,200 EUR per month.

Requirements for Merit Scholarships Qualification

• International students and doctoral candidates 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)
• International students who have been enrolled in their subject at Universität Hamburg for at least 2 semesters and are aiming for a degree.
• Students from 2-year Master’s courses and doctoral candidates can apply after 1 semester has already been completed.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Merit Scholarships

Duration

2 semesters (12 months in total)
An application renewal after receiving the scholarship is possible. The maximum funding period in justified exceptional cases is 3 years.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit DAAD scholarship website.