The Deutschlandstipendium

Do you have very good academic achievements and are you also socially committed? You would like to receive a scholarship of 300 euros per month for one year? Once a year, students at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) have the opportunity to apply for the Deutschlandstipendium.

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Application phase for the winter semester 2025/26 funding round

April 14, 2025, 12 noon - May 8, 2025, 12 p.m.: Application period for recurring applicants, current students and students changing subjects; also foreign students who are already enrolled at RUB.
July 10, 2025, 12 noon - July 24, 2025, 11:59 a.m: Application phase for for high school graduates, first-year students, transfer students, foreign students.

In a Nutshell

For students with outstanding academic achievements and social commitment
300 euros per month
Duration of one year

Below you will find additional information on the Deutschlandstipendium, as well as the prerequisites and information on the application process.

The Deutschlandstipendium

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Financial Support for (prospective) Students

What is the Deutschlandstipendium?

The Deutschlandstipendium offers financial support for talented and high-achieving (prospective) students. Find out here who is eligible for funding, which selection criteria apply and how much funding is granted. You also find important information and the answers to frequently asked questions.

Advantages during the scholarship: Benefit and win!

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In addition to the financial benefits of the scholarship, there are further advantages:

Personal contacts with companies and committed private individuals
Exchange with other students
Insight and dialog in an interdisciplinary network
Opportunity to concentrate even better on your studies at RUB
Support in your social commitment
Attractive building block for success in your résumé

Applying for the Deutschlandstipendium

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How do I Apply?

Here you will find all the important information on application deadlines, the required documents and the application process for the Deutschlandstipendium.

Support & Advice

Team Deutschlandstipendium

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