Are you an international student dreaming of pursuing a Master’s degree at the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH)?
Don’t Worry! Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) and the University of Hamburg offer a variety of scholarships to support your academic journey.
Securing funding can be a game-changer, and luckily, TUHH offers various scholarships to support your ambitions.
Let’s explore some of the fantastic opportunities awaiting you:
1. Deutschlandstipendium Scholarships
Awarded by: TUHH, with support from the German Federal Government and private sponsors like companies, foundations, alumni, and individuals.
Eligibility Criteria:
If you are enrolled in a TUHH course during the funding period or meet the admission requirements and are about to be admitted.
You must demonstrate at least one of the following:
- Extracurricular engagement, such as volunteer work, societal or social commitment, or
- Involvement in university politics, religious communities, associations, or clubs; or
- Aggravating circumstances in your educational background, such as disabilities, chronic illnesses, caregiving responsibilities, student jobs, a non-academic family background, or a migration background.
These criteria enable you to showcase your unique experiences and contributions beyond academics.
Amount: €300 per month, non-repayable grant.
Application Deadline: From 25 October 2024 (8:00) to 17 November 2024 (23:00).
2. Financial Aid for Finalising the Degree
Awarded by: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
Eligibility Criteria:
- If you are an international student at TUHH in need of financial assistance, you may be eligible to apply.
- To qualify, you must have received your university entrance qualification abroad and be nearing the end of your studies, with graduation from TUHH expected within 12 months.
- Additionally, a good academic record is required.
- For master’s students, applications are only accepted during the final semester of your studies.
Amount: Granted for up to 6 months. Income from student jobs, family support, or other non-monetary benefits will be deducted from the scholarship.
Application Deadline: 1 February to 21 March 2024.
Apply Now: https://www.tuhh.de/tuhh/en/international/incoming-and-integration-services/study-financing
3. Merit Scholarships for International Students
Awarded by: Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg.
Eligibility Criteria:
- If you are an international student at TUHH and require financial assistance, you may be eligible to apply.
- To qualify, you must have completed at least one semester at TUHH and demonstrate a good or very good academic record.
Amount: Granted for up to 6 months. Income from student jobs, family support, or other non-monetary benefits will be deducted from the scholarship.
Apply Now: https://www.tuhh.de/tuhh/en/international/incoming-and-integration-services/study-financing
4. SDW-Scholarships
Awarded by: Stiftung der Deutschen Wirtschaft (sdw), funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
Eligibility Criteria:
- If you are an international student from an EU member state studying at a state or state-recognised German university, you may be eligible to apply if you do not qualify for a student scholarship under § 8 BAföG.
- To be considered, you should demonstrate social commitment, possess above-average academic credits, and excel in teamwork.
- Additionally, you should have a well-rounded general education, be determined, and have a strong command of the German language.
Amount: Up to €525 per month, depending on income, plus a book allowance of €80 per month.
Application Deadline: Varies depending on the degree program.
Stage 1 Courses:
- University of applied science students: By the end of the 3rd subject semester.
- Students at other universities: By the end of the 4th subject semester.
- Bachelor’s degree students: By the end of the 2nd subject semester (or by the end of the 4th if planning to pursue a Master’s degree in Germany).
- Master’s Courses: Apply in the semester before starting the Master’s program, typically with the Master’s program application.
You must submit the university’s student registration or admission document with or after applying.
5. Graduation Grants
Awarded by: TUHH
Eligibility Criteria:
- If you are an international student at TUHH and are expected to complete your studies within one year of applying, you may be eligible to apply for financial assistance.
- Master’s students are only eligible during their final semester.
- To qualify, you must also demonstrate financial need.
6. Performance Scholarships
Awarded by: TUHH.
Eligibility Criteria:
- If you are an international student at TUHH, you may be eligible to apply if your academic achievements at TUHH are significantly above average compared to your peers.
- To qualify, you must have completed at least one semester at TUHH, and if you are a master’s student, you can only apply after your first semester.
7. Merit Scholarships for International Students
Awarded by: University of Hamburg
Eligibility Criteria:
- If you are enrolled in a degree program at the University of Hamburg for at least two semesters, you may be eligible to apply.
- For students in two-year Master’s programs or doctoral researchers, you can apply after completing one semester.
- To qualify, you must not be a German citizen and must not be eligible for the federal student loan scheme (BAföG).
Amount: Maximum monthly sum of €930.
Application Deadline: 15 April (funding period: 1 October to 30 September of the following year) or 15 October (funding period: 1 April to 31 March of the following year).
Apply Now: https://www.uni-hamburg.de/en/international/study-research/merit-scholarships.html
8. Studierendenwerk Hamburg
Awarded by: TUHH
Eligibility Criteria:
- If you are a foreign student not entitled to BAföG, you may be eligible for state funding to complete your studies, though there is no legal entitlement to this funding.
- To qualify, you must be able to complete your education no later than two semesters after submitting your application.
- Additionally, you must demonstrate a performance level that corresponds to your current semester.
- You will also need to prove financial need, showing that you have no financial support from your parents or other sources of funding.
Apply Now: https://www.stwhh.de/
9. Other Scholarships and Prize!
You can explores other scholarships available at TUHH and the University of Hamburg
(TUHH):
- DAAD Prize: You may be eligible for this prize from the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) if you are an international student at TUHH who demonstrates exceptional academic achievement along with strong social and intercultural commitment.
- Fritz Prosiegel Scholarship: If you were born in Hamburg, are enrolled at a Hamburg higher education institution, and have a parent who is or was a teacher, you may be eligible for this award from the Studierendenwerk Hamburg. The award is granted every two years and requires applicants to demonstrate “special academic talent and achievement.”
- Georg Panzram Book Money: If you are a single parent enrolled at a Hamburg university and are in the final phase of your first degree, you may qualify for this funding. It is awarded every two years by the Studierendenwerk Hamburg to support students in completing their studies.
10. Scholarships for German and International Students at TUHH!!
The list of scholarships offered to both German and international students at TUHH. While these scholarships are not specifically for Master’s students, it is possible that Master’s students may be eligible to apply. These scholarships include:
- Dr. Arthur Pfungst Stiftung
- Avicenna-Studierendenwerk e.V.
- Bayer Foundations
- Claussen Simon Stiftung
- Cusanuswerk Bischöfliche Studienförderung
- Das Demokratische Stipendium
- E.W. Kuhlmann Stiftung
- e-fellows.net – online scholarship
- Erich Becker Stiftung
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Erich Müller Stiftung
- Ernest Solvay Stiftung
- Ernst Ludwig Ehrlich Studienwerk
- Evangelisches Studienwerk e.V. Villigst
- Friedrich Ebert Stiftung
- Friedrich Naumann Stiftung
- Hanns Seidel Stiftung e.V.
- Hans Böckler Stiftung
- Heinrich Böll Stiftung
- Dr. Jost Henkel Stiftung
- Kölner Gymnasial- und Stiftungsfonds
- Konrad Adenauer Stiftung e.V.
- Markelstiftung
- Otto Benecke Stiftung e.V.
- Rheinstahl Stiftung
- Richard Winter Stiftung
- Robert Müller Stiftung
- Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung
- RWE Group Business
- Sartorius Scholarship
- SBB – Stiftung Begabtenförderung berufliche Bildung
- Schiffbautechnische Gesellschaft e.V. Veith Berghoff Stiftung
- Stiftung Johannes und Ella Hinsch TU Hamburg
- Stiftung Stipendien-Fonds der chemischen Industrie
- Studienförderwerk Klaus Murmann
- Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes
- TUHH Stiftung
- Walther Blohm Stiftung
The Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft, which is a German organisation that promotes higher education and research, for a more comprehensive list of scholarships.
TUHH Loans!
In addition to scholarships, you may also be able to get loans to help finance their studies:
- BAföG: Administered by the Studierendenwerk Hamburg, BAföG is a German student loan program that does not have to be fully repaid10. As a rule, half of the loan is a grant, while the other half must be repaid interest-free after graduation.
- Educational Loans: These loans can be taken out regardless of income and are available for up to 24 months. You can apply online at Bundesverwaltungsamt.
- Bank Loans: You can also apply for a loan from a bank, but these will accrue interest.
We wish you the best of luck as you explore these exciting scholarship opportunities! Stay determined, keep striving for excellence, and make the most of the resources available to you. Your future is bright!
