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Below is a list of ongoing fully-funded and partial scholarships for students in Germany to help fund your studies abroad or in Germany. View list, learn how to apply for scholarships and win a scholarship today.
Applications are open for the Digital Impact Alliance Fellowship Program 2025. The Digital Impact Alliance Fellowship Program provides an opportunity for curious, passionate mid-career researchers and practitioners to explore frontier questions related to digital public infrastructure (DPI) and data governance. Apply now!
Date Posted: 15 Oct, 2024
Do you seek to complete a postgraduate degree in Germany? If yes, this is a chance to make your dreams come true. Applications are open for the DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS). Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Oct, 2024
What does it take to be a leader in today’s complex world? How can emerging young leaders shift the paradigm for driving change? The NewNow, a program of One Young World supported by Virgin Unite, empowers young leaders from the Global South to tackle pressing global challenges through a systems-thinking approach. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Oct, 2024
People Powered is looking for government and civil society leaders to form a new cohort of innovators interested in launching participatory programs to shape climate policy in areas such as clean transportation, renewables, decarbonization and energy efficient homes, air pollution, agroecology and more. Applications are now open for this call. Apply now!
Date Posted: 14 Oct, 2024
Applications for the Journalismfund Environmental Investigative Journalism Grant 2024 are now open. This grant programme supports cross-border teams of professional journalists and/or news outlets to conduct investigations into environmental affairs related to Europe. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the David Donald Fellowship for Data Journalism 2025. The fund is designed to support computer-assisted reporting training to university educators so that they can better equip their students to be effective watchdogs through the use of data. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Oct, 2024
Are you enrolled or about to enroll in a college, university, or trade school? Are you looking for a little extra help in funding your education to cover expenses that other scholarships and financial aid don't cover? If your answer is "yes," you should apply for the ServiceScape Scholarship 2024.
Date Posted: 12 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025/2027 CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program. There are no geographical restrictions on who may apply for this opportunity. Apply now!
Date Posted: 12 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) programme for social-change leaders who are working to tackle inequality. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Oct, 2024
Applications for the Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program 2025 are now open. The Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program is a four-month, full-time residential program based out of Yale's International Leadership Center and housed within the Jackson School of Global Affairs. The Program runs annually from mid-August to mid-December. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Maastricht University Global Studies Scholarship 2025. Click here to learn more this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the Watson Institute Mobility Fellowship. The Mobility Fellowship is an intensive venture and leadership development program designed to empower mobility and transportation focused entrepreneurs and community leaders to elevate the mobility-based businesses they are building. Click here to learn more about this fellowship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Yves Rocher Foundation Terre De Femmes International Award 2025. Launched in 2019, the International Terre de Femmes Award is a thematic prize open to all women worldwide. It rewards on-the-ground actions carried out by a woman or a group of women within a non-profit organization. Apply now!
Date Posted: 11 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Mountain Future Award 2024. In celebration of International Mountain Day 2024, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is inviting institutions and individuals over 18 to submit proposals for transformative projects that contribute to a sustainable tomorrow for mountains, for a chance to win the 2024 Mountain Future Award.
Date Posted: 11 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Aspire Leaders Program 2025. The Aspire Leaders Program welcomes low-income, first-generation college students and recent graduates around the world to participate in a free online immersive leadership journey including professional skills training, an exclusive course designed and delivered by Harvard faculty, and interactive seminars led by world-class educators. Apply now!
Date Posted: 11 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Applied Social Media Lab (ASML) at Harvard University Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Oct, 2024
The United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), a network-based organization cooperating with Shift, is accepting applications for the UNGC Business and Human Rights Accelerator Program, which aims to accelerate progress toward Human Rights 2025. Apply now!
Date Posted: 10 Oct, 2024
Are you a storyteller passionate about blending digital formats with innovative writing? Do you want to showcase your creativity on an international platform? The Bournemouth University (BU) Higher Education Corporation organizes the New Media Writing Prize (NMWP) 2024-2025 through the Faculty of Media and Communication. Apply now!
Date Posted: 10 Oct, 2024
The Summer Internship Program at the Lunar and Planetary LPI Institute is now accepting applications for its 2025 intake. Through the LPI Summer Intern Program in Planetary Science, undergraduate students can participate in cutting-edge research, gain knowledge from renowned planetary scientists, and discover exciting professions in planetary science. Throughout their 10-week internship, students participate in enrichment events, including lectures and career development seminars.
Date Posted: 10 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Good Science Project-Johns Hopkins MA in Science Writing Fellowship 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 Oct, 2024
1. Is tuition free in Germany for international students?
Yes, most public universities in Germany do not charge tuition fees for both domestic and international students. However, students need to pay a small semester fee, usually between €500-€1000 to cover administrative costs and access to student services.
2. What are the requirements for studying in Germany as an international student?
To study in Germany, international students typically need a valid secondary school diploma or equivalent, proof of German language proficiency (for programs taught in German), and proof of English proficiency (for programs taught in English). Also, you need to demonstrate financial stability and obtain a student visa.
3. Do I need to speak German to study in Germany?
It depends on the program. Many undergraduate programs are taught in German, so proficiency in the language is required. However, there are many English-taught programs, especially at the postgraduate level. For those programs, proof of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS or TOEFL) may be required.
4. Are scholarships available for international students in Germany?
Yes, Germany offers numerous scholarships for international students. Some notable organizations include DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), which offers various scholarships, and the Deutschlandstipendium, which provides financial support to high-achieving students.
5. Can international students work while studying in Germany?
Yes, international students are allowed to work part-time during their studies. Non-EU students are permitted to work 140 full days or 280 half days per year. Working more than this may require special permission from the local authorities.
6. How do I apply for a student visa for Germany?
To apply for a student visa, you'll need to provide proof of university admission, financial proof, valid health insurance, and other required documents. Visit the German embassy or consulate in your home country to apply.
7. Are German degrees recognized internationally?
Yes, degrees obtained from German universities are highly respected and recognized internationally.
8. Can I stay in Germany after completing my studies?
Yes, after completing your degree, international students are allowed to apply for a residence permit to look for a job related to their field of study. If you find employment, you can transition to a work permit, and after a few years of employment, you may be eligible for permanent residency.
9. What are the top universities in Germany?
Some of the best universities in Germany include:
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Heidelberg University
Technical University of Munich
University of Hamburg
University of Freiburg