University of Hamburg Merit Scholarships 2027

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.

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

University of Hamburg Merit Scholarships Undergraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Hamburg Merit Scholarships Undergraduate Scholarship

• The maximum funding amount is 992.00 euros per month.

Requirements for University of Hamburg Merit Scholarships Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

You meet the application requirements if you

• Have been enrolled in your subject at Universität Hamburg for at least 2 completed semesters and are pursuing a degree at the time of application. Students in 2-year master’s degree programs can apply after 1 completed semester. Doctoral researchers are unfortunately excluded from applying;
• Do not possess German citizenship
• Are not entitled to funding under the Federal Training Assistance Act ( BAföG ) (International students who meet the requirements of Section 8 of the Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG) are excluded from funding)

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Hamburg Merit Scholarships Undergraduate Scholarship

• The merit-based scholarships are awarded by a committee made up of members of the faculties and the student union (ASTA).
• You will receive a notification by email after the selection process is complete.

Documents Required for Application

• CV
• Letter of motivation: use the following  template (PDF) 
• Proof of performance: 
  • Students in a Bachelor's degree program as well as students in a degree program with state examination submit either a printout of their STiNE performance account or a current Transcript of Records.
  • Master's students submit their most recent degree certificate with grades (in German or English) and additionally either a printout of their STiNE performance account or a current Transcript of Records.
• Scan of your residence permit or, for EU citizens, your identity card and registration certificate in Germany
• One expert opinion each from two lecturers at the University of Hamburg. Please refer to the FAQ for information on "Who can issue an expert opinion?". The  expert opinion form template (PDF)  must be used.
• If applicable, evidence of subject-related additional qualifications and academic awards.

Only complete applications submitted on time can be considered. Therefore, you should compile your application documents well in advance and have them ready to upload to the application portal.

Check also:
Swedish Institute Scholarships 2027
Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Hamburg on www2.daad.de to apply

For more information, kindly visit University of Hamburg scholarship webpage.