Deutschland­stipendium

Shap­ing the fu­ture to­geth­er

The researched class "Sustainability and Global Justice" on the North Campus. Photo: Philipp Plum

The Deutschlandstipendium scholarhip programme at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin supports students of all nationalities with 300 euros per month for at least two semesters. The scholarship is funded in equal parts by the Federal Government and private sponsors, such as companies, foundations and individuals.

News Update

    • Deutsch­land­stipendi­um schol­ar­ship for the fund­ing pe­ri­od 2025/2026

      Next opportunity to apply

      The application period for the Deutschlandstipendium will take place from 18.11.2024 to 15.12.2024 (23.59) for funding starting on 1 April 2025. The online application portal will be available during this period.

      We currently anticipate approx. 82 scholarshis for the upcoming funding year in 2024/2025. If further commitments are made by donors we will update the figure regularly.

      During the application period, the Deutschlandstipendium team can be reached directly, and we can help you with any questions and/or technical problems with the application before the application deadline has expired. Applications submitted after the automatic closing of the application portal cannot be accepted.

      To the application website
      The "Sustainability and Global Justice" Research Class on Campus Nord.

    • Sponsor a scholarship

      Support excellent students and the promotion of young talent at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. You can sponsor scholarships or donate to the scholarship fund. Every donation is doubled from federal funds according to the "matching funds principle".

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    • Get a scholarship

      With the Deutschlandstipendium, we support high-achieving students in all bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes. In addition to academic achievement, factors such as overcoming personal hurdles and social and community involvement are also taken into account in the award process.

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    • Networking

      The Deutschlandstipendium not only offers financial support but also focuses on networking and individual development. We aim to create an exchange platform where students can gain insights into practice, and sponsors can establish contacts with future top professionals.

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Introducing: Scholarship holders and sponsors

    • Gabriele Hah­ne­mann und Thi­lo Posingis

      Interview

      work in leading positions in Deutsche Bank’s corporate client business in Berlin and view promoting the Deutschlandstipendium as a matter close to their hearts.

    • Sask­ia Baum­gardt

      Video

      studied psychology and was funded by artop GmbH from 2021 to 2023. Thanks to her scholarship, she was able to work on a study at the Charité and gain practical experience alongside her studies.

    • Bian­ca Städter

      Interview

      is Senior Manager of Recruiting, Recruitment Marketing and Talent Development at Allen & Overy LLP and devotes herself to the combination of talent acquisition and development.

      Eine Frau mit dunklen Haaren und blauem Kleid steht an einer hellen Wand.

    • Pavli­na Popo­va

      Interview

      received the scholarship during her studies and is now one of our alumni. She is also now a member of the Rotary Club and supports our students.

    • Hold­ers of schol­ar­ships from the Fer­di­nand and Char­lotte Schim­melpfen­nig Foun­da­tion

      Video

      introduce themselves, their studies, and their social activities in a short video.

      Scholars of the Schimmelpfennig Foundation during the award of certificates. Photo Julia Baier.

    • Rain­er Erd­mann

      Video

      is Managing Director of PicoQuant and has been supporting the Deutschlandstipendien at the HU since 2011.

    • Han­ke Guo

      Interview

      studied a master’s degree in mathematics and a bachelor's degree in computer science. He sees the Deutschlandstipendium as recognition of his achievements and also as motivation for his further studies

    • Prof. Dr. Patrick Hostert

      Botschaft

      is Professor of Remote Sensing at the Geography Department of the Humboldt-Universität and has been supporting students in his department since 2019. He sees himself not only as a sponsor but also as a mentor and stays in regular contact with the scholarship holders.

    • Prof. Dr. Jens Uwe Fis­ch­er

      Video

      is a member of the Berlin Rotary Club Foundation. At the scholarship award ceremony, he told us why supporting students plays an important role for him.

    • Lau­ra Bre­it­same­ter

      Botschaft

      set up supports our students of agricultural sciences and horticulture.

Highlights of the Deutschlandstipendium at the Humboldt-Universität

    • Sus­tain­abil­i­ty and Glob­al Jus­tice

      The Research Class based at IRI THESys deals with the diverse ecological and social aspects of concepts of "sustainability" and "global justice". The Research Class has been funded by the Humboldt-Universität Foundation since 2013.

    • schol­ar­ship award cereno­my

      Every year, after the scholarships have been awarded, we organise a scholarship award ceremony, to which all scholarship holders and sponsors are invited. In addition to the awarding of certificates and some presentations, there is plenty of room for getting to know each other and for personal conversations.

    • Get-to­geth­ers

      In order to offer our scholarship holders and sponsors another platform for exchange, we have been organising regular get-togethers since 2022. We meet on the last Thursday of the month to exchange ideas and get to know each other better in a relaxed atmosphere.

      In einer entspannten Atmosphere sich über aktuelle Themen auszutauschen - bei unseren Stammtischen gibt es den Raum und Zeit dafür.