The Deutschlandstipendium is the name given to a programme of financial support set up by the German government. It is aimed at high-performing students who have demonstrated great potential or already achieved outstanding results at university or work. Besides a person’s performance and personal achievements, the programme takes into account social commitment, the willingness to assume responsibility, and special social, family or personal circumstances. Worth 300 euros per month, scholarships are funded in equal parts by the Federal Government and private sponsors.
Application deadline: 15 May to 30 May 2025
(for a Deutschlandstipendium for the winter semester 2025/26)
The Deutschlandstipendium at Leipzig University
You can apply for a Deutschlandstipendium in the academic year 2025/26 from 15 May to 30 May 2025.
Applications must be submitted online via the application portal.
Further information can also be found in our call for applications.
- All existing and new students of our university can apply.
- The scholarship is intended to support particularly talented and high-performing students. It also takes into account special successes, extracurricular activities and personal or social circumstances.
- The monthly scholarship amount is 300 euros, half of which is funded by a private sponsor (companies, institutions or individuals) and half by the German government.
- Scholarships are awarded for a minimum of two semesters and no longer than the degree programme’s standard period of study.
- The scholarship is independent of other income. It is not deducted from BAföG and is tax-free.
- Applicants are selected by the award commissions at the University’s faculties.
- The application and selection procedure is based on the Rules on Granting Scholarships under the National Scholarship Programme (Deutschlandstipendium) at Leipzig University, and the Scholarship Programme Act (StipG) and the Ordinance on Implementing the Scholarship Programme Act (StipV) of the Federal Government.
- A Deutschlandstipendium cannot be awarded to someone who already receives other talent- or performance-based support in excess of 30 euros per month during the funding period.
If you are already receiving a Deutschlandstipendium you have the opportunity to submit a continuation declaration or an application for an extension via the application portal. A link to the portal will be available here during the periods mentioned below.
Continuing your scholarship beyond the approved period is only possible if:
- the continuation period is within the standard period of study
- the sponsor makes funds available beyond the period of the grant.
The following deadlines apply:
- To continue a scholarship beyond 30 September, the documents must be received by 15 May of the year (applications can be submitted from 1 May to 15 May).
- To continue a scholarship beyond 31 March, the documents must be received by 15 November of the previous year.
The faculties’ award committees will examine whether your talent and performance justify continuing the scholarship. Your academic achievements are particularly important here. The decision also takes into account special personal circumstances, commitment, internships, and particular successes and awards.
In the event that there are not enough funds available, your application for continuation of the scholarship will automatically be considered as a new application for the Deutschlandstipendium.
Please note that completing a bachelor’s degree will result in your scholarship being terminated. If you subsequently start a master’s degree, you will need to reapply for the Deutschlandstipendium if desired.
If you exceed your standard period of study, it is only possible to continue the scholarship in exceptional cases. Reasons may include:
- Disability
- Pregnancy
- Caring for and raising a child
- A period abroad related to your field of study.
If such an exceptional case applies to you, please submit a justified application for your scholarship to be extended via the application portal (see “Information on continuation”) noting the deadlines (15 May and 15 November).
It is important that you provide credible proof of the reasons given for the extension.
Information for sponsors
Support talented and committed students at Leipzig University. Help to ensure that young people can develop their talents unhindered and at the same time strengthen Leipzig as a university city. Get in touch with “your” scholarship holders and other sponsors and become part of a growing network. By contributing, you are investing in the future and making an effective commitment to young talent.
Become a sponsor
With a donation of 1800 euros per year, you take over part of a Deutschlandstipendium. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) doubles this amount. Each scholarship holder thus receives 300 euros per month.
Simply complete the funding agreement and send it to us by post or email.
You are also welcome to make a smaller contribution towards a Deutschlandstipendium scholarship. These donations are combined by the University Society for Friends and Supporters of Leipzig University (Universitätsgesellschaft - Freunde und Förderer der Universität Leipzig e.V.) and awarded as a collective scholarship for the next academic year.
Please use the following bank details if you would like to make a partial donation to a scholarship under the Deutschlandstipendium programme:
Recipient: Universitätsgesellschaft - Freunde und Förderer der Universität Leipzig e.V.
Payment reference: Spende KW - 2073 Deutschlandstipendien
IBAN: DE71 8608 0000 0118 7867 01
BIC: DRESDEFF860 (Commerzbank AG Leipzig)
- You come into contact with talented and high-performing students, letting you shape the next generation of skilled workers.
- You can choose an academic discipline or degree programme from 14 faculties.
- You arouse interest in your company.
- You show solidarity with the University and Leipzig as a location.
- You promote bright young minds to help tackle the crucial questions of the future.
- You and your company will be named in connection with the Deutschlandstipendium programme.
- You can attend the meeting of the selection committee.
- You will receive a donation receipt; the sponsorship is tax-deductible.
- You can advertise that you are a partner of the Deutschlandstipendium programme.
Recipient: Universität Leipzig
Bank: Deutsche Bundesbank
Payment reference: 28231 - Deutschlandstipendien
IBAN: DE22 8600 0000 0086 0015 22
BIC: MARK DEF1 860
Please enter a payment reference. Otherwise, we may be unable to match your donation to your name! Donations are tax-deductible. We issue donation receipts for amounts of 200 euros or more. We will require your address for this. For donations of less than 200 euros, the tax authorities will accept your bank statement as proof of your donation.