In 2010, only 3% of students in Germany were receiving a scholarship. Too few, agreed politicians and universities.
Therefore the German government created a national scholarship program, which is designed to support talented and high-achieving students and to lower the financial hurdles of an academic education.
The Deutschlandstipendium has established a new scholarship culture at numerous universities. Across Germany, thousands of talented students from all disciplines benefit from this support, which is financed in equal parts by public and private funds: Scholarship recipients receive funding of 300 Euros per month, of which 150 Euros come from a private sponsor.
This joint commitment by the federal government, private sponsors and universities foster top achievements and counteract the shortage of skilled workers. As the largest public-private partnership in the field of education, the Deutschlandstipendium strengthens the links between science, economy and society.
In addition to achievements in school and academics, social commitment and special personal circumstances are also taken into account when selecting scholarship recipients. The Deutschlandstipendium thus supports not only bright minds, but above all strong personalities in developing their potential.
Application for the 2025/26 winter semester
Starting July 21, 2025 (12:01 a.m.), students and prospective students of all disciplines can apply. You have until August 31, 2025 (11:59 p.m.) to submit an application with all required documents.
Submit your application via the following link: https://uni-rostock-stipendien.aptecloud.valucon.de/datenabfrage/dstip2025
Required documents
The application must include the documents listed below. The documents must be uploaded to the online application portal within the application period. Subsequent submissions are not permitted and can therefore not be considered. Please combine all documents in one pdf-file.
1. a letter of motivation describing why you are applying for a scholarship (max. 2 DIN A4 pages)
2. a current curriculum vitae in table form
3. the certificate of the university entrance qualification (in the case of foreign certificates please provide a translation that can be transferred to the German system and converted to the German grading system)
4. if applicable, proof of a special qualification entitling the applicant to study in the respective degree program at the University of Rostock
5. if applicable, internship and work references as well as proof of special accolades and prizes, other knowledge and further honorary commitments.
Additional information for upperclassmen
Students interested in a scholarship who have already completed at least one semester at university prior to the one they are applying for must also submit the following documents
- proof of the academic achievements to date (transcript of records)
Results might still be pending at the time of your application - please do not resubmit your updated transcript of records after the application deadline.
Additional information for students in the Master's program
The following documents are also required from scholarship applicants who are already studying for a Master's degree or who are applying for a Master's degree:
- the certificate of a first university degree and, if applicable, further certificates of achievement in accordance with the admission and selection regulations for the master's degree program
Legal bases
Legal bases are only legally binding in the original German version.
► Satzung der Universität Rostock über die Vergabe von Deutschlandstipendien vom 25. Mai 2011
► Satzung der Universität Rostock über die Vergabe von Deutschlandstipendien (nichtamtliche Lesefassung, Stand 2024)
► Gesetz zur Schaffung eines nationalen Stipendienprogramms (Stipendienprogramm-Gesetz)
► Verordnung zur Durchführung des Stipendienprogramm-Gesetzes (Stipendienprogramm-Verordnung - StipV)
Overview of the application process
The University of Rostock conducts a decentralized pre-selection procedure, which is structured as follows:
1. within the deadline, applications are submitted via the online portal.
2. after the application deadline, the applications are forwarded to the respective faculties.
3. the faculties pre-select which applications should receive a scholarship and inform the awarding committee of their decision.
4) The awarding committee, also known as the scholarship selection commission, evaluates the proposals and determines which applicants will receive a scholarship.
All applicants are informed in writing about the decision.
The awarding of the Deutschlandstipendien at the University of Rostock takes place once a year in the winter semester. The result of the selection decision is communicated after the end of the selection process, usually at the end of October.
Applications for further funding
The Deutschlandstipendium may be extended upon application, provided that the legal and statutory requirements for continued funding are met. The deadline for submitting an extension application, along with all the necessary documents, is July 31st. The continuation of the scholarship is subject to the availability of sufficient private and public scholarship funds for the subsequent award period. If you complete your Bachelor's degree during the funding period, you can still apply for further funding. If you complete your Bachelor's degree while receiving the scholarship and will begin your consecutive Master's degree at the University of Rostock in the subsequent funding period, you can also apply for an extension. If you switch to another subject , you must follow the procedure for new applicants detailed above.
Your application must include the following documents:
1. a brief description of your further personal development since the granting of the scholarship, related to your studies; if applicable, including special personal circumstances (one DIN A4 page)
2. an informal, short written report on the development of your personal and professional skills from an instructor who has examined you in at least one subject (1-2 A4 pages; the examination may have taken place in an earlier semester)
3. certificates of achievements during your studies (especially examinations, internships, stays abroad, excursions), which provide information about the quality of your achievements
4. a certificate of enrolment for the upcoming winter semester
5. a current correspondence address as well as valid bank details
If the standard period of study is exceeded during the requested funding period, please submit an informal written application with reasons at the same time as the application.
The application must be sent by e-mail (deutschlandstipendium@uni-rostock.de) with all required documents by July 31 of the current year.
Fiona Richter
Contact for students
deutschlandstipendium(at)uni-rostock.de
0381 498-1324
Parkstraße 6 | 18057 Rostock (Please call or send an email to coordinate an appointment in advance)