Step-by-step instructions and FAQ
If you are enrolled at the University of Hamburg, you can use the DSTIP application portal to apply for a Deutschlandstipendium (Germany Scholarship) grant at the University. Applications are open from 15 October 2024 to 5 November 2024. The next funding period runs from January to December 2025. |
List of Deutschlandstipendien ('Germany Scholarships') available for 2025
In 2025, around 250 Germany scholarships will be available at the UHH (as of October 14, 2024).
Subject-specific scholarships (“gebundene”) are awarded in the respective study programs. "Ungebundene” scholarships go to the best applicants from all disciplines.
Student teachers in Computer Science, students of Meteorology (B.Sc.) and Atmospheric Science (M.Sc), Chemistry and Wood Science, Health Economics, “Sonder- und Behindertenpädagogik” - as well as students who can claim special "hurdles in their educational biography" have particularly good opportunities in this call for applications.
In the course of the application phase, additional scholarships may be added or scholarships that have not yet been confirmed (tbc) may be confirmed.
Studiengang | Förderer | |
1 |
Medizin | BGW |
2 | Medizin | Böttcher Stiftung |
1 | Medizin | Christoph Lohfert Stiftung |
1 | Medizin | Dr. Bernadette Schubert Stiftung |
1 | Human- und Zahnmedizin | Freundes- und Förderkreis des UKE |
2 | Medizin | Gerd und Gisela Wäger-Stiftung (tbc) |
3 | Medizin | Jung Stiftung für Wissenschaft und Forschung |
1 | Hebammenwissenschaft | Freundes- und Förderkreis des UKE |
1 | Mathematik | HDI Group |
2 | Mathematik | TÜV Nord e.V. |
2 | Naturwissenschaften | Böttcher Stiftung |
2 | Naturwissenschaften | Diamant Stiftung |
3 | Naturwissenschaften | Dorothea und Martha Sprenger Stiftung |
3 | Naturwissenschaften | TÜV Nord e.V. |
2 | Lebensmittelchemie | Prof. Steinhart, Institut für Lebensmittelchemie der UHH (tbc) |
1 | Chemie (insb. Chemieingenieurwesen, Verfahrenstechnik) | ALTANA AG |
6 | Chemie | Freundes- und Förderverein Chemie der Universität Hamburg e.V. |
1 | Chemie | Prof. Dr. Jonny Proppe |
1 | Chemie | Schill Seilacher Stiftung, Schweiz |
2 | Technische und Makromolekulare Chemie | Prof. Dr. Hans-Ulrich Moritz, Institut für Technische und Makromolekulare Chemie |
2 | Molecular Life Science | Freundes- und Förderverein Chemie der Universität Hamburg e.V. |
2 | Pharmazie | Freundes- und Förderverein Chemie der Universität Hamburg e.V. |
2 | Pharmazie | Förderkreis des Rotary-Club Hamburg-Altona |
1 | Biologie | Universitäts-Gesellschaft Hamburg |
1 | Biotechnologie | Universitäts-Gesellschaft Hamburg |
1 | Physik | Däke-Stiftung |
1 | Physik, Mathematik oder Informatik | d-fine |
1 |
Marine Ökosystem- und Fischereiwissenschaften/Marine Ecosystem and Fisheries Science |
Hamburgische Wissenschaftliche Stiftung |
3 | Holzwirtschaft/Wood Science | Universitäts-Gesellschaft Hamburg |
1 | Informatik | HDI Group |
2 | Informatik(MA), IT-Management and Consulting(MA), Wirtschaftsinformatik(MA) | Novatec Consulting GmbH |
1 | Informatik, IT-Management and Consulting, Software System Entwicklung | TXS GmbH |
2 | Wirtschaftsinformatik | ADventas Consulting GmbH |
1 | Wirtschaftsinformatik, Informatik | IT. UV |
1 | Informatik | David Zschocke |
1 | Ozeanographie | SeaRenergy Offshore Holding GmbH (tbc) |
3 | Meteorologie | Schrader Stiftung |
1 | Rechtswissenschaft | Allen & Overy LLP |
2 | Rechtswissenschaft | Hamburgischer Anwaltsverein |
3 | Rechtswissenschaft (für Studierende mit Migrationshintergrund!) | Kanzlei Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer |
1 | Rechtswissenschaft | RA Christian Putschäw |
1 | Rechtswissenschaft | SeaRenergy Offshore Holding GmbH (tbc) |
1 | (Internationale) Kriminologie | Hamburgische Wissenschaftliche Stiftung |
1 | BWL | bene Stiftung (tbc) |
2 | BWL | Böttcher Stiftung |
1 | BWL | HDI Group |
1 | BWL | MLP Finanzdienstleistungen AG |
1 | BWL | SeaRenergy Offshore Holding GmbH (tbc) |
1 | Gesundheitsmanagement/Gesundheitsökonomie | Christoph Lohfert Stiftung |
1 | Master Health Economics and Health Care Management | MLP Finanzdienstleistungen AG |
1 | Master International Business and Sustainability | Dr. Walter Kapaun-Stiftung (tbc) |
1 | Wirtschaftswissenschaften | HDI Group |
1 | Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen | LMT GmbH (tbc) |
1 | Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen | Universitäts-Gesellschaft Hamburg |
2 | Sozialökonomie | Gesellschaft der Freunde und Förderer des Fachbereichs Sozialökonomie e.V. (tbc) |
1 | Sozialökonomie | Rudolph Lohff Stiftung |
2 | Sozialwissenschaft | Rievers Stiftung |
1 | Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaft | Lothar und Ingrid Hemshorn Stiftung |
1 | Journalistik; Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaft; Media Journalism and Globalisation; Medienwissenschaft | Der Spiegel (tbc) |
1 | Gebärdensprachdolmetschen | BDÜ Nord e.V. |
5 | Behindertenpädagogik, Sonderpädagogik | Christiane und Dirk Reichow Stiftung (tbc) |
1 | Integrative Lerntherapie | Hamburgische Wissenschaftliche Stiftung |
10 | Lehramt Informatik | Stifterverband/TÜV Süd Stiftung |
1 | Lehramt MIN Studiengänge | Magrit und Nicolay Ketelsen Stiftung |
2 | Lehramt, vorzugsweise Deutsch, Mathematik, Naturwissenschaft oder Linguistik/Allgemeine Sprachwissenschaft | Ehepaar Krause |
1 | Lehramt Bildende Kunst | Prof. Carl Langhein Stiftung (tbc) |
1 | Lehramt für Grundschulen | Prof. Dr. Jürgen G. Körner Stiftungsfonds |
2 | Geisteswissenschaften | Rotary Club Blankenese |
1 | Literaturwissenschaft | Rotary Club Blankenese (Gerrit Winter Deutschlandstipendium) |
1 | Romanistik | Rotary Club Blankenese (Gerrit Winter Deutschlandstipendium) |
1 | Sprachen und Kulturen Südostasiens (Bachelor, Schwerpunkt: Thaiistik) | Klaus Rosenberg Stiftung (tbc) |
2 | Theologie/Religionswissenschaft | Lothar und Ingrid Hemshorn-Stiftung |
1 | Philosophie | Lothar und Ingrid Hemshorn-Stiftung |
1 | Jüdische Philosophie und Religion | Marlies-Ina und Uwe Schnalke Studienstiftung |
1 | Kunstgeschichte | Marlies-Ina und Uwe Schnalke Studienstiftung |
1 | Kunstgeschichte | Rotary Club Blankenese (Gerrit Winter Deutschlandstipendium) |
1 | Kunstgeschichte | Prof. Carl Langhein Stiftung (tbc) |
3 | Kunstgeschichte mit Schwerpunkt Architektur | Sutor Stiftung |
3 | Psychologie | Lothar und Ingrid Hemshorn-Stiftung |
2 | Peace and Security Studies | Freundeskreis des IFSH |
10 | ungebunden | Alexander Gruner Stiftung |
5 | ungebunden | Alumni Universität Hamburg e.V. (tbc) |
5 | ungebunden | Britisch American Tobacco (tbc) |
1 | ungebunden | Brusch und Ritscher Stiftung |
4 | ungebunden | Carl Alfred Wachlin und Dagmar Rexrodt-Wachlin Stiftung |
1 | ungebunden | Edmund Siemers Stiftung |
15 | ungebunden | E.W. Kuhlmann Stiftung |
5 | ungebunden | G. und L. Powalla Bunny´s Stiftung |
1 | ungebunden | Georg Plate Stiftung (tbc) |
1 | ungebunden | Hans-Otto und Engelke Schümann Stiftung |
2 | ungebunden | Hapag Lloyd Stiftung |
10 | ungebunden | Harders Familien Stiftung |
5 | ungebunden | Hartog Stiftung |
3 | ungebunden (für Hochbegabte) | Herbert und Ruth Ebert Stiftung |
1 | ungebunden | von Hoffmann, Eveline |
2 | ungebunden | Johann Heinrich Poppe Stiftung |
3 | ungebunden | Katharina und Gerhard Hoffmann-Stiftung (tbc) |
10 | ungebunden | Ketter Stiftung |
25 | ungebunden | Klaus Peter Beckmann Stiftung |
1 | ungebunden | Lagemann Beteiligungs GmbH |
28 | ungebunden | Lothar und Ingrid Hemshorn-Stiftung |
5 | ungebunden | Mathias-Tantau-Stiftung |
1 | ungebunden | Melosch Consulting GmbH |
3 | ungebunden | Momeni Group Foundation |
3 | ungebunden | Neurochirurgische Praxis Wirbelwerk |
2 | ungebunden | Petra Wohlfarth Stiftung |
1 | ungebunden | Rotary Club Hamburg International |
1 | ungebunden | Karin Schlömer (tbc) |
1 | ungebunden | Ehepaar Steffens |
1 | ungebunden | Ulrich und Beate Schumacher Stiftung |
5 | ungebunden | Universitäts-Gesellschaft Hamburg (tbc) |
1 | ungebunden | Yourfirm GmbH (tbc) |
3 | ungebunden | Zonta Club Hamburg (tbc) |
We are pleased that you are interested in the Deutschlandstipendium grant scheme! The following step-by-step instructions and FAQs will guide you through the application process. Only ask us questions after you have carefully read all the information.
Application steps
Step 1: Preparing your complete application documents for the “achievement and merit” section
Prepare all required attachments for your online application in the following order, scanning them if necessary:
1.1 Enrollment certificate from the University of Hamburg (if not received yet: offer letter from the University of Hamburg)
1.2 Statement of motivation (up to 2 pages; to be addressed to the selection committee)
1.3 Tabular CV
1.4 Course certificates
Abitur certificate or school leaving certificate (with a certified translation into German or English for foreign certificates, along with a conversion into the German grading system). Be aware: Your application will be considered incomplete if you fail to attach your school leaving certificate (even if you are a master’s student).
Proof of higher education entrance qualification – if different from the high school diploma (with a certified translation into German or English for foreign certificates, along with a conversion into the German grading system, for example, from uni-assist).
For students beyond the first subject semester: your most recent course certificate or transcript of records from your examinations office. For University of Hamburg students, a STiNE/iMED extract with the current date will suffice. For foreign certificates, provide translations into German or English and a conversion into European credit points (ECTS).
Additional documents for master’s students: Bachelor’s degree, diploma, Staatsexamen, or other degree certificates from the first higher education course completed (with a certified translation into German or English for foreign certificates, along with a conversion into the German grading system).
This grade converter can be used to convert grades from abroad to the German grading system. The average grades transferred to the German grading system should be recognisable in the documents and must be filled in to the online application form.
1.5 Optional: Additional proof of performance and aptitude, for example: awards, previous scholarships, professional qualifications and employer references, a diagnosis of giftedness, etc. Foreign documents require a certified translation into German or English and conversion into the German grading system.
1.6 Optional: If you believe that your school and university grades do not adequately demonstrate your aptitude, you can submit an IQ test as proof. This is voluntary and not required for a complete application.
1.7 If you will no longer be within the standard period of study in your current or upcoming semester, attach an informal request for funding beyond the regular period of study, providing an explanation. Scholarships beyond the regular period will only be granted with a strong justification.
Step 2: Preparing additional documents for the remaining selection criteria
You can include the following additional documents if applicable:
2.1 Proof of voluntary, societal, or family commitments This can include social commitments, engagement in (university) politics, or environmental work. Provide proof and specify how long you have been active in this field and the number of hours per week or month. If you have any relevant commitments for which you cannot provide evidence (e.g., caring for a family member), mention these and specify the relevant period and time commitment in your letter of motivation.
2.2 Proof of obstacles in your educational background “Obstacles” are circumstances which have made your educational trajectory more challenging, for example, studying with children, own illness/disability, nonacademic family background, financial distress, migration or refugee background (if applicable and current, attach proof of your refugee status).
2.3 Aspects of your studies or activities that focus on sustainability in the broadest sense. Sustainability is defined independently of discipline in the sense of “shaping the future in ways that do not limit future possibilities.”
Step 3: Merging your attachments into a single PDF file
Combine all your documents into ONE single PDF file (max. 50 MB) in the order outlined in steps 1 and 2.
The file name should start with your last name.
Note that we cannot consider applications consisting of multiple individual documents instead of a single PDF.
Step 4: Registering your online application account
Now that you have prepared all your documents, you can use the University of Hamburg DSTIP application server to apply for a Deutschlandstipendium grant within the application period. Select the option “university-wide call for applications” for the relevant year. Applications are only accepted once a year during the specified period.
Read and accept the application agreement, including the declaration of participation and the privacy policy.
Step 5: Completing and submitting the online application form
You can complete the application form on the University of Hamburg DSTIP application server in German or English. You only need to summarize your voluntary work and obstacles briefly in the form. You can save and edit your application at any time within the application period. Before submitting, ensure that you have uploaded all required and optional documents in a single PDF file (max. 50 MB). We recommend that you save a copy of your application for your records. Now, you are ready to submit your application.
Do not wait until the last minute: uploading your files can take some time, and the server automatically closes at 11:59 pm on the final day of the application period. If your application has not been submitted by then, we will not be able to accept it.
Step 6: What happens next?
After submitting, you will receive an automatic confirmation via email. This means that your application has been safely received. If you do not receive this email, something went wrong.
If, after submitting your application, you notice that you have forgotten some documents, you can submit them within the application period through the section “Adding additional appendices.”
The server automatically closes at the end of the application period. If your application was not accepted on time (for instance, because our server tends to be overloaded during the final few hours of the application period), we will not be able to help you. Refrain from contacting us and remember to avoid last-minute submissions next time.
If your contact details change between the submission of your application and our announcement of the selection outcome, let us know immediately by email.
We will inform you of the outcome in late January of the following year. Do not contact us about your application before then.
For more details, see our information about the selection process.
If your application is not successful, you will receive a rejection letter.
Still have questions? We’re here to help.
We believe that the application steps and the FAQs tell you everything you need to know about the application process for the Deutschlandstipendium grant at the University of Hamburg. Read everything carefully. If you encounter any problems during the online application process, our Deutschlandstipendium team will be happy to help before and during the application period between 15 October and 5 November 2024. How to contact us:
- Send an email to deutschlandstipendium"AT"uni-hamburg.de,
- call us at +49 1511 4966091 (mobile Vera Sauter-Bruijn) or
- contact us on Zoom during our office hours (Zoom-Link, Meeting ID: 534 467 1388, Password: 235184)
- Wednesday: 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm (9, 16, 23 and 30 October 2024)
- Thursday: 10:00 am to 11:00 am (10, 17, 24 and 31 October 2024)
FAQs: Frequently asked questions about the application process
I don’t have an Abitur certificate or only have international certificates. What do I need to do?
Submit a comparable school leaving certificate instead of the Abitur certificate. International certificates must be translated and certified. The final grade must be converted into the German grading system, for example, through a certificate from uni-assist.
Where can I get a course certificate or other proof of academic achievements?
Students newly enrolled at the University of Hamburg should request proof of their academic performance from their previous higher education institution.
University of Hamburg students can download a STiNE or iMED performance report. This report needs to show a current date.
International students without certificates from a German university should provide certified translations of their foreign certificates into German or English, along with a conversion of their results into the German grading system, for example, a certificate from uni-assist.
What should I mention in my letter of motivation?
Your letter of motivation is an opportunity to convince the selection committee of your suitability for the scholarship. Use it to address the Deutschlandstipendium selection criteria and how you meet them:
- Your academic performance and aptitude
- Your voluntary commitment
- Your personal background and any factors that have made your studies more challenging (for example: migration or displacement, a nonacademic family background, disability, illness, caregiving responsibilities)
- Your interest in sustainability within or outside of your studies
Do I need to disclose if I receive BAföG?
Yes, you are required to disclose your receipt of BAföG loans in your application. If you do not know at the time of application whether you will receive any BAföG support, submit proof of the Studierendenwerk decision as soon as you receive it. This information will not affect your scholarship application. It is collected for statistical purposes only.
The online application form distinguishes between “university semesters” and “subject semesters.” What’s the difference?
“University semesters” refers to the total number of semesters you have studied at any university. “Subject semesters” refers to the number of semesters you have studied in your current program. First-year students should enter “1” into both fields. Master’s applicants should bear in mind that their subject semester count starts again at “1,” while the university semester count includes any previous bachelor’s semesters. For programs divided into trimesters, indicate your respective trimester under “subject semester.”
Was your Deutschlandstipendium application unsuccessful?
Here are some useful links about other scholarships:
Overview of scholarships for students at Universität Hamburg:
https://www.uni-hamburg.de/en/forschung/nachwuchs/stipendien.html
Advising services run by Studierendenwerk Hamburg:
https://www.stwhh.de/en/study-financing/scholarships
Scholarship databases:
www.mystipendium.de
www.stipendiumplus.de
www.stipendienlotse.de
www.e-fellows.net/stipendien-datenbank