Merit Scholarships for International Students 2026 at Universität Hamburg

With its merit scholarship program, 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.

• Table of Content
• About University of Hamburg
• 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

The maximum monthly funding sum is €992.

Merit scholarships are awarded for 2 semesters (total of 12 months). You can reapply for a merit scholarship. The maximum funding duration is 2 years

Requirements for Merit Scholarships Qualification

You meet the application requirements if you

• 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)

Interview date, Process and Venue for Merit Scholarships

Selection criteria

• good to excellent academic performance
• additional subject-related achievements and academic awards (e.g., publications, prizes)

Selection procedure

Merit scholarships are awarded by a committee comprising members of faculties and ASTA (student council).

Once the selection procedure has been completed, you will receive a notification by e-mail. For an update on the current status of your application, check the online portal.

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

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit University of Hamburg Scholarship webpage