Universität Hamburg Merit Scholarships 2025–2026

With its merit scholarship program, Universität Hamburg supports outstanding international students in all subjects and at all degree levels. The awarding of a merit scholarship allows recipients to concentrate fully on their studies and gives them the opportunity to develop their skills.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: 15 October 2025
2. Value: Up to €992 per month (for 12 months, renewable up to 2 years)
3. Study Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
4. Sponsor: Universität Hamburg
5. Eligible Country: All non-German countries (international students only)

Eligibility Criteria for Universität Hamburg Merit Scholarships 2025–2026

You meet the application requirements if you

1. have been enrolled in your subject at Universität Hamburg for at least 2 semesters and are pursuing a degree. Students in 2-year master’s degree programs can apply after 1 completed semester. Doctoral researchers are unfortunately excluded from applying;
2. do not hold German citizenship;
3. are not eligible for the federal student loan scheme (International students fulfilling the requirements of Section 8 of the German federal training assistance act (Bundesgesetz über individuelle Förderung der Ausbildung, BAföG) cannot be funded)

You must upload the following documents to the online application portal:

1. CV
2. letter of motivation: the template form (PDF) must be used
3. record of achievements:
4. Students in a Bachelor's degree program and students in a degree program concluding with a state examination ("Staatsexamen") need to submit either the STiNE printout of their "Leistungskonto" or a current transcript of records.
5. Students in a Master's degree program need to submit their most recent degree certificate with grades in either English or German and additionally either the STiNE printout of their "Leistungskonto" or a current transcript of records.
6. evaluations from 2 full-time teaching staff members with doctorates at Universität Hamburg. Please note the information "Who can issue an evaluation?" in the FAQ. The template evaluation form (PDF) must be used.
7. proof of subject-related additional achievements and academic awards (if applicable)

Benefits of Universität Hamburg Merit Scholarships 2025–2026

1. Up to €992 monthly
2. Award duration: Two semesters (12 months)
3. Renewable up to two years total

How to Apply

Follow the link for your chosen application period and log in using your STiNE ID:

Application form (deadline: 15 April)

Application form (deadline: 15 October)

After following the link for your chosen application period and logging in using your STiNE ID, you will be invited to register and to complete your application. Register with your student email address and enter your student email address, not your private email address, in your online application.

Please note that only complete applications submitted by the application deadline will be considered. Missing documents will not be requested and incomplete applications will be rejected. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you compile your application documents early and upload them to the application portal in a timely manner.

Application Deadline

October 15, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for Universität Hamburg Merit Scholarships 2025–2026