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Deutschlandstipendium (university-awarded)

Friedrich Schiller University Jena

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Benefits

€300/month (€150 federal + €150 private sponsor) Stipend: €300/month, independent of income/nationality Tuition: not covered Housing/Travel/Insurance: not covered All nationalities; enrolled or future students; not doctoral candidates

Partial scholarship

Eligibility

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS / APPLYING FROM ABROAD: Who: students of ALL nationalities, independent of income (Bachelor's/Master's; not doctoral). Applying from abroad: Yes - enrolled or future students; doctoral candidates excluded. Requirement: admission to / enrolment at Friedrich Schiller University Jena; merit-based selection. INDIAN STUDENTS: Yes - Indian citizens are eligible on the same terms as all applicants (no nationality restriction). You need admission to Friedrich Schiller University Jena and a German student visa to take it up. Indian grades are assessed by the university against the German scale.

For Indian students: Tuition: No tuition fee for non-EU students known (semester contribution only) - confirm on university fee page

Deadline

Date to be confirmed

2026/27 deadline: 15 Apr 2026 (CLOSED); annual spring call

How to apply: Separate application

Documents

Essays this award asks for:

Most awards also ask for transcripts, ID and an admission offer. Check the official page for the exact list.

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