2025 Partial Scholarships for International Students at JLU

Applications are now open for the 2025 Partial Scholarships for International Students at JLU. For the final phase of studies, the International Office awards partial scholarships to international students at JLU (in bachelor's, master's or state examination programmes).

Summary

1. Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
2. Value: €300–€450
3. Type: Masters
4. Sponsor: Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU)
5. School to Study: Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU)
6. Country to Study: Germany
7. Eligible Gender: Men and Women

Eligibility Criteria for 2025 Partial Scholarships for International Students at JLU

International students may be supported if they

1. are enrolled in bachelor's and master's programmes or state examination programmes
2. are pursuing a degree at JLU (no exchange students, free movers, German language course participants, or Studienkolleg participants),
3. are in the final phase of their studies (maximum 12 months before graduation) and have gained at least half of the required achievements in the respective degree programme (e.g., at least 90 credits in the bachelor's, at least 60 credits in the master's),
4. are staying in Germany during the funding period,
5. do not receive another scholarship for the same purpose. Furthermore, simultaneous support by the International Office, the Förderverein für unschuldig in Not geratene Studierende e.V. – Solifonds, the Catholic Student Community (KHG), and the Protestant Student Community (ESG) is excluded.

The responsible scholarship commission, led by a representative of the university executive board, decides on the scholarship awards.

Which factors are considered in the awarding of scholarships?

1. Academic achievements
2. Social situation/indigence
3. Expertise of the professors/postdoctoral researchers
4. Reasons for the application set out in the report
5. Previous length of studies and time required until successful completion
6. If applicable, social/intercultural commitment
7. Completeness of the application and compliance with the formal requirements

Documents Required for Application

To do so, first complete the web form provided and upload the following documents directly to the website:

1. A detailed curriculum vitae
2. A report on your social situation (justification of your application, stating what you have to do in order to graduate and when you intend to complete your studies; ca. 1 DIN A4 page). This can be written in either German or English.
3. Enrolment certificate (Studienbescheinigung) for the winter semester 2025/26
4. Proof of past financing (last 6 months: March 2025 - September 2025) in the form of bank statements and, if applicable, employment contracts and payslips, as well as future financing (next 6 months: October 2025 - March 2026) in the form of an estimate of available financial resources and, if applicable, employment contracts
5. Proof of previous academic achievements in the form of a current transcript of records/FlexNow printout, assignment of practical year or similar

Benefits of 2025 Partial Scholarships for International Students at JLU

1. Scholarship rate: 300-450 € per month

How to Apply

International students can apply for a graduation scholarship online on our website by the deadline.

Please make sure to submit complete documents.

You also need a total of two qualified reviews from two different professors or teaching postdocs at JLU.

The forms have to be sent directly to the International Office by e-mail by the issuing experts: international.students . The template for the qualified review can be found here .

For more details, visit JLU Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

August 31, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for 2025 Partial Scholarships for International Students at JLU