With its merit scholarship program, Universität Hamburg supports outstanding international students and doctoral researchers of all subjects and degree levels who have been actively involved in an international context. The awarding of a merit scholarship allows recipients to concentrate fully on their studies and gives them the opportunity to develop their skills.

You are entitled to funding if you:

• are pursuing an academic degree at Universität Hamburg and have been enrolled in your degree program for at least 2 semesters;
• do not hold German citizenship;
• are not eligible for the federal student loan scheme (BAföG);
• demonstrate good to excellent academic performance;
• are prepared to get actively involved in Universität Hamburg’s internationalization;
• will reside in Hamburg during the entire funding period;
• are in financial need.

Funding amount and duration, progress report

The maximum monthly funding sum is €650. Depending on the availability of funding, individual doctoral researchers may be awarded a merit scholarship totaling €1,000 per month (e.g., through a DAAD STIBET doctoral scholarship).

Merit scholarships are awarded for 2 semesters (total of 12 months). After 6 months of funding, you must submit a report on the progress of your studies and your internationalization activities for Universität Hamburg.