Academic achievements and personal motivation are key factors in the awarding of scholarships for studying abroad, but social and political engagement is also considered during the selection process. It is important to apply for scholarships well in advance; in many cases, you should begin preparing your application at least a year and a half before your planned stay abroad.
DAAD (GERMAN ACADEMIC EXCHANGE SERVICE)
The DAAD is the primary provider of scholarships for studying abroad, awarding them primarily based on personal suitability and academic performance. A diverse range of scholarships is available, including annual awards for study visits across all subject areas, as well as many special scholarships for specific fields or target countries.
To enhance the chances of success for your DAAD application, it is ideal to have strong academic achievements. If your academic record is not as exceptional, you can offset this by meticulously and coherently preparing your study project. Additionally, social and socio-political commitment play important roles in the application process. Don’t be discouraged by pessimistic predictions regarding the success rate of DAAD applications; what truly matters is the quality of your submission, your personal motivation, and your preparation!
We offer individual counselling and specialised DAAD application workshops to support you. Information on all DAAD scholarship programmes can be found in the:
DAAD scholarship database
As part of the DAAD programme 'Lehramt.International,' there is a specific opportunity for teaching students to receive financial support. You can find all the information here:
Website International Teacher Education
PROMOS
As part of the DAAD-funded PROMOS programme, TU Braunschweig receives mobility funds from which it can award scholarships to its students for shorter stays abroad. The programme supports
- Study and research stays abroad (1 - 6 months)
- Language courses at foreign universities (3 weeks - 6 months)
- Specialist courses at universities or scientific organisations abroad (5 days - 3 weeks)
Please apply via our online application and then send a pdf document of your complete application documents to bewerbung-outgoing(at)tu-braunschweig.de by the deadline. The application deadline is 31 January for stays abroad in the respective calendar year.
Apply here
More information about the PROMOS programme:
PROMOS funding rate (PDF, 234 KB, German)
PROMOS scholarship programme (PDF, 232 KB, German)
The DAAD funding conditions apply, which you can download here. (PDF, German)
Fulbright
Fulbright awards scholarships for study visits to the USA. Typically, tuition fees are covered, along with a grant to assist with living expenses, travel costs, and health insurance.
Key factors in the selection of applicants include your academic achievements, the preparation and presentation of your study project, as well as your social and cultural engagement. Applications are submitted through the Mobility Office, where we will conduct a preliminary selection of candidates to be forwarded to Fulbright. We are here to support you throughout the application process with individual counselling and dedicated Fulbright application workshops.
More about Fulbright
Scholarships for gifted students
The major German organisations that promote gifted students provide funding for stays abroad as part of a comprehensive study grant. This means you are essentially applying for a scholarship that covers your entire degree programme abroad. This funding is not limited to highly gifted students; in addition to academic qualifications, significant emphasis is placed on social, cultural, religious, political, or trade union engagement.
More about scholarships for gifted students
Foundations
No matter which subject area you wish to specialise in abroad, there is likely at least one foundation that supports it, and many of these foundations also offer scholarships or grants for studying abroad.
Directory of Foundations in Germany and Abroad
