Applications are open for the University of Hamburg Merit Scholarships for the year 2025. Don’t miss the opportunity to get this award for your study in Germany. This Merit Scholarship provides a platform for brilliant graduate and doctoral students who are not German citizens to achieve education and skill development without having to worry about fee payment.
You are well versed to get this scholarship if you have excelled in previous education and have a track record of having an impact on the international scene. The criteria for giving out this scholarship are purely based on your academic prowess where you have your academic fees sorted and monthly stipends as well.
All brilliant students are encouraged to apply because this is an opportunity to study at one of the top universities in Germany and the world at large. The academic setting is very conducive with state-of-the-art facilities for learning.
The main focus is on brilliant students all over the world. Students will not only be trained in academics. Other aspects like public speaking, networking, and other soft skills will be developed.
The University of Hamburg makes sure that the provision of this scholarship enables students to concentrate on their learning without any distractions. The Scholarship program will take place in Germany, University of Hamburg. Brilliant International students who wish to pursue their master’s and PhD are encouraged to apply.
Scholarship is awarded to students who:
- Have studied at the University of Hamburg for not less than two semesters. Masters students pursuing a two-year program are entitled to apply after their first semester.
- Have a track record of demonstrating achieving excellent academic grades.
- Have applied for a particular course at the University of Hamburg and have been accepted.
- Have evidence to show your excellent academic feats. It could be awards or any recognizable honors.
- Do not hold German citizenship.
- Are not eligible for the federal student loan scheme.
Merit Scholarship Benefits:
- Monthly aid of €930 for your upkeep. PhD students may get around €1,200 monthly.
- The are a lot of social activities for students which makes campus life not boring.
- Vibrant academic community
- Get to know more about the German country as a whole. (culture, language, and traditions)
- State-of-the-art facilities to make learning smooth.
Important Documents needed for the application process:
- Curriculum vitae (C.V)
- Motivation letter in pdf. This form should be used.
- Evidence to show your academic achievements. For instance awards.
- Academic accomplishments and transcripts. Those applying for master’s are required to submit their transcripts while PhD applicants will submit evidence of their recent degree certificate in English or German.
Application Deadline:
First Badge: 15 April (funding period: 1 October – 30 September of the same year)
Second Badge: 15 October (funding period: 1 April – 31 March of the following year)
You can find a guide to apply online through the link here.
How to Apply
- Make sure you meet all the requirements before you apply for the scholarship.
- Compile all the necessary documents which will be required for the application process.
- They include curriculum Vitae (CV),
- Letter of motivation,
- Proof of social and/or intercultural activities (if applicable),
- Record of achievements, STiNE printout or transcript for Bachelor’s and State Exam students, degree certificate for Master’s and doctoral students,
- Two evaluations from full-time doctoral teaching staff at the University of Hamburg
- Provide all the necessary information for the online application form.
- Make sure to complete and submit your application form before the application close date.
- After submission, note the confirmation letter which will be sent to you and keep it safe.
