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Information on the funding period 2024/25

1. Further procedure for the application process for Winter Semester 2024/2025

Dear students,

The next application phase for the winter semester 2024/2025 starts on April 15, 2024, 8 a.m. and ends on May 16, 2024, 2 p.m. Applications can only be submitted online. The online portal will be activated on 15 April 2024 at 8 a.m.
In addition, the application deadlines are announced in StudIP, in the online lion portal, on the social media channels (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) and in the faculties.

The Germany Scholarships at MLU are awarded once a year in the winter semester.

Procedure for awarding the scholarship:

A selection committee appointed by the Rectorate of the University will decide on the awarding of the scholarships in the end of September 2024.

The scholarships are awarded on the basis of the Scholarship Program Act, the Scholarship Ordinance and MLU's statutes.

2. Frequently asked questions

What are the chances of receiving the Deutschlandstipendium?

In principle everybody who achieved or will continue to achieve excellent results at school and/ or university can apply. However, the awarding of the Deutschlandstipendium also depends on how many sponsors support the scholarship programme at the university and for which fields of study scholarships are available. The total number of scholarships awarded since October 1st 2011 can be found here.

How many and for which fields of study are the Deutschlandstipendium scholarships awarded?

Currently 81 scholarships can be awarded. The number of scholarships will increase until winter semester 2024/25 and will be continuously updated here (state of 30 April 2024).

Overview of the studie programmes hier.

Applications are also welcome for all degree programmes, even if your degree programme is not listed in the overview.

You can find all current sponsors of the Deutschlandstipendium here.

How can I apply?

Applications can only be submitted via the online portal, which will be open from 15 April 2024, 8 a.m. to 16 May 2024, 2 p.m.

Click here to go directly to the online portal

What documents do I need to submit for my application?

We have prepared a checklist of the documents you need to submit for your application. Only upload the required documents to the online portal in PDF format. Please avoid taking photos of your documents with your mobile phone or from the screen! Unreadable documents cannot be included in the application process.

What do I need to consider for my letter of motivation?

Your letter of motivation is an important part of your application. We have summarised the points you need to consider when writing your letter of motivation in a handout. Take time to write your letter of motivation. Reflect on your personality, your skills and your strengths and remain authentic.

I have not yet received an acceptance letter for my place at MLU or am not yet enrolled. Can I still apply?

Yes, you can still apply. In this case, please upload a copy of your acceptance letter, online application form or, for NC degree programmes, confirmation of online application instead of your certificate of enrolment. In the application agreement, enter your application number instead of your matriculation number.

What should I do if I do not yet have any grades or my grade overview does not contain any credit points?

If you do not yet have any credit points (ECTS) and/or grades or these are not listed on your overview of grades, please contact your examination office to obtain an overview. If they do not tell you how many credit points you have already achieved, please enter "0" in your application and explain this in the query field "Explanation of credit points and grades".
Please note: Students on examination degree programmes only use the query fields for intermediate examination grades!

Do I need letters of reference, expert reports or letters of recommendation for my application?

No, these are not required and are not taken into account.

I have already received the Deutschlandstipendium for the winter semester 2023/24 and would like to apply again. What should I keep in mind?

When you reapply, you can use your login details from last year (Application phase from the past WS 2023/24). When logging in, please enter your email address and password that you used last year. If you no longer have the old password, you can reset it using the "Reset password" function.

This gives you the option of using your applicant details from last year. Please make sure that you update your details and attachments in the online portal, in particular information on grades and credit points, other criteria and the current application agreement! Failure to update your details may result in your application being rejected.

3. Regulation of the standard period of study due to the Covid 19 pandemic

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a regulation was made regarding the standard period of study (here, at the end). For students who were enrolled in

• summer semester 2020
  
• winter semester 2021/22
  
• summer semester 2021
• winter semester 2021/22
  

and not on leave during that time, the standard period of study extends up to four semesters. This means, that the Germany scholarship can also be received up to four semesters beyond the actual standard period of study.

You can find more information on this under the link.    

How will the adjustment to the standard period of study be considered for my application?

The adjustment of the standard period of study due to the Covid-19  pandemic will be taken into account for all applicants in the selection  process, so you will not be disadvantaged.

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