Who can apply?
If you have very good to good grades, if you are involved in social or civic activities, and/or have faced particular challenges in your educational background, you are encouraged to apply. The Deutschlandstipendium is open to all bachelor's and master's students, provided that they have been admitted to their degree programme and are within the standard period of study.
Please note the provisions regarding simultaneous funding (see “Frequently Asked Questions”).
How can you apply?
You can apply for the Deutschlandstipendium 2027/2028 via the application portal in March 2027.
We require the following application documents from you:
- Curriculum vitae in tabular format (signed)
- Certificate of general or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification; for foreign certificates, a translation and conversion into the German grading system that can be transferred to the German system
- Proof of special qualifications (social, political, civic engagement, etc.)
- If applicable, certificate of completion of vocational training and employment reference
- Certificates from internships (for internships lasting two months or longer)
- Proof of ECTS credits earned to date (from the winter semester 2026/27)
- If applicable, certificate of completion of a previously completed degree programme
- Certificate of enrolment (if already available; otherwise, please submit it as soon as you receive it)
- If applicable, an informal letter of recommendation from a lecturer at Mainz University of Applied Sciences (please do not submit more than one recommendation!)
- If applicable, additional documentation of prizes, awards, extracurricular or non-academic engagement
- If applicable, documentation of challenges in your educational background, such as chronic illness, caring for relatives, or having children
Please note that submitting the online application via the application portal is sufficient. We do not require an additional written application portfolio.
