DAAD STIBET I Scholarships for International Degree-Seeking Students

International students with

• foreign nationality (non-German)
• a university entrance qualification obtained abroad
• enrollment at HSB with the aim of earning a degree here (degree-seeking students)
• a valid residence permit for study purposes (§16 AufenthG - Section 16 of the Residence Act)

International students, who 

• (also) hold German citizenship
• are exchange students and are studying at HSB for only one or two semesters
• are prospective students (applicants for a spot at HSB) who are not yet enrolled at HSB
• are students in fee-paying programs at our International Graduate Center

• Good academic performance (minimum GPA of 2.5)In the final phase of your studies
• In the final phase of your studies with graduation expected within one year - as evidenced by a certificate from the Registrar’s Office (current transcript):
  • your degree program will be completed within the next year, OR
  • you have earned at least 65% of the total credits required for your degree program, OR
  • the thesis has already been registered 
• Financial need (unexpected, through no fault of your own): 
  your total income (family, government assistance, employment, etc.), including the STIBET scholarship, must not exceed €1,595 per month
  Example: €750 graduation scholarship PLUS €845 other income
• No receipt of additional funds from domestic or foreign sources for the same purpose
• Residence in Germany during the final phase of the degree program/the funding period

Scholarships of up to 750 euros per month are generally awarded for a maximum of 4 months.
Duration: September–December 2026 (until the deadline for submitting the thesis at the latest); the funding period cannot be extended.

The exact amount and duration of the scholarship depend on the funds available at the time. They will be determined by the selection committee and communicated to the scholarship recipients in a timely manner. 

June 1 through July 31, 2026

• Letter of motivation (max. 1 page) explaining the reasons for the financial hardship / the duration of the financial hardship, and details regarding current and previous funding for your studies, as well as 
  • a financial disclosure form
  • Bank statements for all bank accounts covering the last three months
• Copy of passport
• Valid residence permit for study purposes or for the purpose of pursuing a doctorate ( §16 AufenthG / §16 of the Residence Act)
• Current certificate of enrollment
• Current transcript to assess academic progress and performance (credits and grade point average of courses completed to date)

Scholarships are awarded based on a ranking determined by the quality of the submitted application materials.

Scholarship applicants are ranked according to

• their cumulative GPA,
• academic progress,
• and financial need.

Scholarships are awarded by a selection committee. There is no entitlement to funding. Scholarship recipients will be notified of the selection results via email within four weeks of the application deadline.

International Students with

• foreign nationality (non-German)
• a university entrance qualification obtained abroad
• enrollment at HSB with the aim of earning a degree here (degree-seeking students)
• a valid residence permit for study purposes (§16 AufenthG / under Section 16 of the Residence Act)

International students, who 

• (also) hold German citizenship
• are exchange students and are studying at HSB for only one or two semesters
• prospective students (applicants for a spot at HSB) who are not yet enrolled at HSB
• students in fee-paying programs at our International Graduate Center

Scholarships of up to 750 euros per month are generally awarded for a maximum of 4 months.
Duration: September – December 2026 (until the deadline for submitting the thesis at the latest); an extension of the funding period is not possible.

The exact amount and duration of the scholarship depend on the funds available at the time. They will be determined by the selection committee and communicated to the scholarship recipients in a timely manner. 

June 1 through July 31, 2026

• Letter of motivation (max. 1 page) describing your specific challenges and the associated financial burden
• Documentation of your specific challenges, e.g.:
  • Disability: Proof of a disability rating (GdB) of at least 50% – Disability ID card
  • Chronic illness: Medical certificate
  • Refugee status: Proof of asylum application or other appropriate documentation,
  • Caring for children under 12 in your own household (especially single parents): Birth certificate(s) of the children and, for single parents, a copy of the lease agreement
  • Care of relatives: Certificate of residence showing the address of the person requiring care, birth certificate(s) showing the family relationship
• Financial disclosure form
• Bank statements for all bank accounts for the last three months
• Copy of passport
• Valid residence permit for study purposes or for the purpose of pursuing a doctorate (§16 AufenthG / §16 of the Residence Act)
• Current certificate of enrollment
• Current transcript to assess academic progress and performance (credits and grade point average of courses completed to date)

Scholarships are awarded based on a ranking determined by the quality of the submitted application materials.

Scholarship applicants are ranked according to

• their cumulative GPA,
• academic progress,
• and financial need.

Scholarships are awarded by a selection committee. There is no entitlement to funding. Scholarship recipients will be notified of the selection results via email within four weeks of the application deadline.