How to apply for the Deutschlandstipendium

Information for International Students

You can apply for the Deutschlandstipendium via an online tool, which will be activated at the beginning of each application phase. The link to this tool will be posted on this website. A complete application requires filling out all mandatory fields of the online-application form and uploading the following documents (pdf-format):

For all applications the following documents are mandatory:

  • Curriculum Vitae in table form
  • University entrance qualification (A-levels, high school diploma or equivalent)
  • Record of grades if you have been enrolled at the University of Trier for more than 1 term (Porta certification of grades; for faculty V students, please upload your certificates)
  • Certificate of enrollment
  • Students in Master study programmes: Certificate of first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent)
  • If applicable: certificates or supporting evidence of internships, vocational trainings and/or other achievements or social commitment

The following documents are voluntary and complement your application:

  • Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages) - German or English
  • Evidence of professional qualification and employer references
  • Evidence of other qualifications and skills
  • Evidence of particular awards or prizes
  • Evidence of social or family commitment
  • Evidence about obstacles or complications in your educational biography

Please note that documents in other languages than German or English cannot be evaluated by the committee.

PhD-Students cannot apply for the Deutschlandstipendium.

Should you need any help with your application or if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me via email (Ms. de Vries, deustip@uni-trier.de) or phone (0651 201 3124). It is also possible to arrange meetings via zoom.