Scholarship database
Here you can find information on various kinds of DAAD funding for students, graduates and postdocs as well as on funding offered by other selected organisations.
Universität Hamburg: Merit Scholarships for International Students
Programme Description
The merit-based programme gives international students and doctoral candidates the opportunity to study at Hamburg university. 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.
Target Group
international students and doctoral candidates who have been enrolled in their course of study for a minimum of two semesters at Hamburg university and who do not qualify for assistance under the German Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG)
Academic Requirements
international students who have been studying at Hamburg university for at least two semesters
Duration
two semesters (12 months in total)
Scholarship Value
usually a maximum of EUR 850 per month; depending on the availability of funds about three to four doctoral candidates per application round may be awarded a merit-based scholarship of EUR 1,000 per month
Application Papers
Please find further information on the programme as well as the application forms for the online application procedure here
Application Deadline
15 April and 15 October of each year