The University of Hamburg Merit Scholarship is offered annually as a support to international students pursuing degrees and research at the German-based university.
The scholarship is a €14,400 reward that allows recipients to concentrate fully on their studies and gives them the opportunity to develop their skills.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Germany
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | €14,400 Stipends/Yr
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: October 15, 2025
Scholarship Details
The University of Hamburg, with its merit scholarship program, supports outstanding international students and doctoral researchers in all subjects and degree levels who have been socially committed and 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.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- 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 and doctoral researchers can apply after 1 completed semester);
- Not hold German citizenship
- Not be eligible for the federal student loan scheme.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of this scholarship will receive:
- Depending on the availability of funding, individual doctoral researchers may be awarded a merit scholarship totaling €1,200 per month.
- Merit scholarships are awarded for 2 semesters (total of 12 months). Applicants can reapply for a scholarship. In well-founded exceptional cases, the maximum funding period is 3 years.
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship:
- Visit the scholarship application webpage.
- Download the application form and submit it before the deadline.
- Attach the required documents
- Only applications completed in full and submitted by the application deadline can be considered.
- The selection committee will email you a notification 8–11 weeks after the application deadline.
- For an update on the current status of your application, check the online portal.
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