Deutschlandstipendium
We are excited to announce that the University of Technology Nuremberg has received funding to offer one scholarship for a Master student. In the future, we may have even more scholarships. This scholarship aims to award highly talented students.
Formal regulations of the Deutschlandstipendium at UTN: Download PDF (German only)
Key Details
| Scholarship Type | Scholarship for one year with option of extension for one more year |
| Target Group | Enrolled Master’s students at UTN |
| Eligibility Requirements | Enrolled in a regular study program at UTN for the next two semesters (Winter Semester 2025 and Summer Semester 2026) |
| Scholarship Amount | 300 EUR per month (for total of 12 months) |
| Scholarship Period | Summer semester 2026 to End of Winter Semester 2026/2027 (April 1, 2026 – March 30, 2027) |
| Number of Scholarships Available | 1 |
| Application Period | Until February 16, 2026 |
Application Process
Supporting Documents
Please submit the supporting documents by the application deadline to stars-career@utn.de.
- Motivation letter for the scholarship (maximum 1 page) in English.
- Curriculum vitae (CV), table-format, in English.
- Certificate of enrollment or a copy of the letter of admission, if a certificate of enrollment is not yet available.
- Copy of the certificate of university entrance qualification (Note: Applicants from non-German grading systems must have their grades converted to the German grading system).
- If applicable: Current transcript of records with average grade and achieved ECTS credits.
- If applicable: Copies of certificates of vocational training.
- If applicable: Copy of the degree certificate of an already completed degree program (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Diploma, etc.).
- If applicable: Copies of certificates of voluntary internships.
- If applicable: Copies of other supporting documents (awards, certificates, prizes, employment references, etc.) that substantiate the information provided in the application form.
Evaluation Criteria
Each application will receive between 0 and 8 points based on the following aspects:
- Grades of previous degrees
- Special achievements, awards and prizes, previous professional experience and internships
- Extracurricular engagement
- Special personal or family circumstances
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed, and shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview. Successful applicants will be notified via email or telephone in late February.
Scholarships in Germany
Scholarships are usually awarded to students and doctoral candidates by political, religious, or business and trade foundations. The criteria vary and can be found on the respective websites.
Overview of the German scholarship and foundation landscape
myStipendium
e-fellows.net
Stiftungssuche Verband deutscher Stiftungen
Stipendiensuche des Deutschen Stiftungszentrums
Funding for students in Nuremberg
Gustav-Schickedanz-Stiftung
Stadt Nürnberg – Stiftungsverwaltung der Stadtkämmerei
Politically orientated foundations
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung
Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung
Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung
Religious orientated foundations
Avicenna-Studienwerk
Cusanuswerk
Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk e.V.
Evangelisches Studienwerk e.V. Villigst
Trade union-affiliated foundations
Business-related foundations
Stiftung der deutschen Wirtschaft (sdw)
Federal support for gifted students
Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes
DAAD German Academic Exchange Service
Masterstudiengänge für alle akademischen Disziplinen
Studienstipendien für MINT-Fächer
Do You Have Any Questions?
If you have any questions about scholarships, our student advisory service will be happy to assist you.