Would you like to study in Germany but don't know how to finance your studies? Did you know that there are many organisations that award scholarships to thousands of students at German universities every year?

Studying in Germany can be very attractive due to the excellent academic and research standards of its universities, but for many students it can be very expensive, and it is necessary to apply for a scholarship to finance their studies.

Whether you want to do research or postgraduate studies such as a master's degree, doctorate or post-doctorate, Germany offers many possibilities for you to study at one of its universities by financing your stay.

Here are the 5 best scholarships to study in Germany:

1. DAAD Scholarship

The German Academic Exchange Service DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) subsidises stays abroad for international students through more than 200 scholarship programmes for study and research from different funding sources. These programmes vary according to the type of study you wish to undertake, the field of study and the duration.  Below is information on one of their programmes.

Complete PhD in Germany

The DAAD awards scholarships for doctoral studies at a public university or higher education institution in Germany. This scholarship is awarded for a period of 3 years. The call for applications closes annually in July/August.

Benefits:

• Monthly stipend for board and lodging
• 3 to 6 months German language course in Germany
• Medical insurance
• One-time grant for study and research expenses
• Fixed amount for international relocation
• Family allowance and/or rent allowance (if applicable)

For more information, please visit their website: https://www.daad.de/de/

2. Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Grants for Researchers

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation awards annual grants for a long-term research programme in Germany to researchers who meet at least one of the following conditions:

• Hold a doctoral degree less than 12 years old
• Be an assistant professor, junior researcher, research group leader or have a record of several years of independent academic work

Benefits:

• Postdoctoral research for a period of 6 to 24 months
• Monthly stipend for accommodation and living expenses of 2,670 euros per month

For more information, please visit their webiste: https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/

3. KAAD Scholarship

The Catholic Academic Exchange Service (KAAD) has a scholarship programme for people from developing countries who are interested in doing a Master's degree, a doctorate or post-doctoral research work at a German university. The aim of this scholarship programme is to enable people to study in Germany and return to their home country.

Benefits:

• 100% subsidy for the payment of academic fees
• Monthly living allowance

For more information, please visit their website: https://www.kaad.de/stipendien

4. Friedrich-Ebert Stiftung Scolarship

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung funds foreign students who have been admitted to a doctoral programme in Germany.  Scholarship holders receive a stipend that varies according to the programme. This scholarship finances all academic specialisations of students from public universities to doctoral programmes.  The call for applications is open throughout the year.

Benefits:

• 650 euros per month (basic scholarship programme) / 1,200 euros per month (PhD scholarship programme)
• Health insurance
• 276 euros family allowance (if applicable)
• Child benefits (if applicable)

For more information, please visit the website: https://www.fes.de/studienfoerderung/promotionsfoerderung-fuer-auslaender-innen

5. Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation awards scholarships to students with excellent academic performance and who demonstrate social or political commitment. Currently around 2,000 students receive financial support. The scholarship is also intended for writers, artists and musicians.

Requirements:

• Candidates must be students or doctoral candidates in specialisations covering areas of social and/or political engagement
• be under 30 years of age
• Demonstrate a B2 level of German (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
• Have an excellent academic level
• Have an affinity for democratic values, pluralism, and human rights

For more information I recommend you to visit the website of the call: https://www.kas.de/de/web/begabtenfoerderung-und-kultur/promotionsfoerderung

In Germany there are many scholarship programmes offered by universities, government institutions, foundations and companies. In particular, doctoral scholarships are plentiful in Germany, so you just have to look for the one that best suits your profile.

Finding a scholarship to study in Germany? Absolutely possible!