Scholarship for Equal Opportunities of the International Office
As part of the DAAD STIBET I programme, the International Office advertises Scholarships for Equal Opportunities funded by the Federal Foreign Office. The scholarship is a short-term scholarship for international students of the University of Münster (not included are: language courses, exchange programmes, part-time programmes, certification courses, continuing education programmes and doctoral studies) who find themselves in a financially difficult situation due to specific social challenges.
The call for applications is open from 01 July to 15 August 2025.
Who can receive the scholarship?
Foreign-educated students (students who have obtained their university entrance qualification outside of Germany) from the second semester onwards, who do not have German citizenship and are enrolled at the University of Münster while facing specific social challenges. Monthly earnings during the funding period must not exceed €1,290 brutto.
What are the selection criteria?
- good academic performance
- financial need that is not self-inflicted
- specific social challenges during studies (at least one criterion must be met):
- special care situation of children (the child/children must live with you in Germany)
- relatives in need of special care (the relative(s) must be living in Germany as well and be cared for by you)
- disability
- chronic illness
- refugee background
What does the scholarship include?
The amount of the scholarship depends on the funds available and your individual situation. As a rule, you can receive financial support of up to € 500 for 1-4 months.
What documents do you need to submit?
- Proof of special social challenges (e.g. birth certificate(s) of your child/children, documents from the care insurance fund, medical certificate or certificate of disability, recognition of refugee status, if this is not evident from the residence permit)
- Current overview of grades and achievements (issued in German or English) stating the number of credit points earned and the current average grade (please note that you must apply for the overview in time at the Examinations Office, as it may take some time to issue)
- Financial self-declaration ("Finanzielle Selbstauskunft")
- Letter of motivation
- Certificate of enrolment for the winter term 2025/26
- Copy of residence permit, both sides (for EU citizens: copy of identity card/passport)
- Curriculum vitae
- If you have already received scholarships from other organisations: Notification thereof (e.g. scholarship award letter,…)
- If available: BAföG notification
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Copy of your secondary school leaving certificate
- Final declaration ("Abschließende Erklärung”)
What is the further procedure?
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Complete the online application form by 15 August 2025 at the latest and upload all the documents listed above.
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The selection committee will review your application.
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You will most likely be informed about the selection by 15 September 2025.
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Support with your application
If you need support with your scholarship application (In which format do I need to upload the application documents? How do I write a letter of motivation? etc.), you can contact our InfoPoint team. Contact details and opening hours can be found here.
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