Universität Hamburg Degree Completion Grants 2023/2024 – Apply. The Universität Hamburg is now inviting applications for the Degree completion Grants. See how to apply below and the requirements.
Universität Hamburg supports its international students on their way to the successful completion of their degrees with degree completion grants.
Benefits of Universität Hamburg Degree Completion Grants
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- As a rule, the funding period for degree completion grant is 6 months.
- The maximum amount of funding is €720 per month. The amount of each grant is calculated according to the criteria stipulated in the German federal training assistance act (Bundesgesetz über individuelle Förderung der Ausbildung, BAföG).
- If the final examination is not completed within the 6-month period, an extension may be requested.
- The maximum funding period is 12 months.
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Requirements for Universität Hamburg Degree Completion Grants
Persons entitled to funding are students who:
- Are not German citizens;
- Are not eligible for BAföG (federal student loan scheme);
- Are preparing for or are in the final examination phase of their studies;
- Have no financial support during this phase (proof required).
International students studying fee-based degree programs are eligible for this grant in exceptional cases, but they will not have priority in the selection procedure.
Students pursuing a Diplom, Magister, or Staatsexamen degree may apply for a 12-month grant with their first application.
Those not entitled to funding:
- International students who fulfill the requirements of Section 8 of the German federal training assistance act (Bundesgesetz über individuelle Förderung der Ausbildung, BAföG)
- Doctoral candidates
Selection Process
Selection procedure: Merit scholarships are awarded by a committee comprising members of the faculties and the ASTA (student council).
We will notify you via email roughly 4 weeks after the application deadline. For an update on the current status of your application, please see the notifications in the portal.
Documents Required for Application
Online applications require the following documents:
- CV
- reason for your application
- schedule detailing all steps leading to your final examination
- an evaluation from the supervisor of your final thesis
Forms: Evaluation for a Universität Hamburg Degree Completion Grant (PDF)
You must upload these documents to the online application portal.
Application Deadline
December 1, 2023
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