Information regarding the Deutschlandstipendium (DStip) and its announcement
The Deutschlandstipendium is awarded for academic performance. Students of the University of Stuttgart can apply for about 145 scholarships. Besides marks above average, the proof of at least one additional criterion is required. These criteria can e.g. be met by extraordinary performance in subject-related or non-subject-related activities, commitment towards society, political, ecological or social projects and/or relevant personal circumstances and/or prices and/or notable career.
Application for a Deutschlandstipendium 2026/27
Application period for 2026/27: January 20, 2026 to January 30, 2026
Information on the awarding process
According to the Statutes of the University of Stuttgart on the Awarding Process of the Deutschlandstipendium [Satzung der Universität Stuttgart für die Vergabe von Deutschlandstipendien], the Rector’s Office of the University of Stuttgart is calling for applications for about 145 (status: December 2025) scholarships for summer semester 2026, lasting from April 01, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
This scholarship is talent-oriented and achievement-oriented. 145 scholarships are offered.
The 145 scholarships are distributed as follows:
- 49 earmarked scholarships are given to the degree programs.
- 95 uncommitted scholarships are given to a degree program without being bound to a specific purpose.
- The Rector’s office spreads these uncommitted scholarships within faculties 1-10. Therefore, every applicant has a chance for a scholarship, regardless of his/her (eligible) degree program. The Scholarship Commission of the relevant faculty will rank all applicants. The scholarships are then given according to this ranking
The allocation of the 145 scholarships in detail is shown in the following PDF: The distribution of scholarships to the individual faculties in detail [de] (PDF, not barrier free; if you have difficulties with reading it, feel free to contact us via phone or e-mail).
Information on the scholarship
The scholarship amounts to 300 € per month, half of which is financed by a sponsor and the other half by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
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The scholarship is meant to support students who
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Evidence of additional criteria must include information on the kind and duration of the commitment (from...to) as well as the number of hours per week/month/year, if applicable and generally should not be older than two years. |
For a promising application, please note that at the time of the application, you should:
- be able to provide evidence that your last regular subject-related semester did not take place before summer semester 2026 (the individual standard period of studies as shown in C@MPUS will be considered in case you hand in the document – please attach the proof available in C@MPUS)
- have acquired the necessary amount of credit points according to the curriculum of your degree program
- be able to provide evidence of the specified average (grade criterion)
- be able to provide evidence of the additional criteria
- be enrolled at the University of Stuttgart in summer semester 2026
- Please note that if you are enrolled in one of the Bachelor´s programs in the winter semester 2025/26 and expect an admission confirmation for a Master´s program for summer semester 2026, your application will be considered among other applications for the Master´s degree programs, 1st subject-related semester (2nd subject-related semester, if applicable).
- The application is submitted for the degree program in which the applicant is enrolled. In case of combined degree programs, the application is submitted for a main subject. Minor and complimentary subjects are excluded.
- Multiple applications are prohibited.
For a promising application, please ensure that your average grade is above the one in your subject, and you have achieved the required credits for the semester you are enrolled in. For applications for the first semester of a Bachelor’s degree, the grade of your university entrance qualification should at least be equivalent to the german grade of 1,9. In case you did not achieve the required number of credits and can proof hardship, you may state this in your application. For grades that so not match the requirements, no case of hardship can be asserted.
Application
The application for the Deutschlandstipendium must be submitted online only.
Please submit your application from January 20, 2026 to January 30, 2026.
- Please register with Valucon via the link and fill in the online application form.
Important note: The application form will only be available during the application period from January 20, 2026 until January 30, 2026. - Fill in the online application, upload the necessary proofs and submit the application latest by January 30, 2026.
Please note, that you can still make changes and submit proofs until the application deadline, latest by January 30, 2026 even if you have already submitted the application.
Please do not hand in a motivation letter!
Please refer to numbers a) to d) underneath, which proof has to be given in your case and for applicants, who are not matriculated yet.
Students in winter semester 2025/26 being matriculated:
a. In 1st semester of a Bachelor's program (including Teaching Qualification)
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- a scan/ foto of the university entrance qualification
b. In 2nd semester or higher in a Bachelor (including Teaching Qualification) program
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- A current transcript of records with module ranking and a ranking certificate not older than January 20, 2026 (path in C@MPUS: open the application “My Study and Performance Certificates” and download the desired forms).
- Note for students in a combined bachelor's degree program and teacher training students: only the transcript of grades for the major subject for which the application applies must be submitted!
c. In a Master's program
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- In 1st semester: A scan/foto of the Bachelor’s certificate and a current transcript of records with module ranking and a ranking certificate not older than January 20, 2026 (path in C@MPUS: open the application “My Study and Performance Certificates” and download the desired forms).
- In 2nd semester or higher of a Master's program
A current transcript of records with module ranking and a ranking certificate not older than January 20, 2026 (path in C@MPUS: open the application “My Study and Performance Certificates” and download the desired forms). -
Note for students in a combined bachelor's degree program and teacher training students: only the transcript of grades for the major subject for which the application applies must be submitted
d. In the final semester of a Bachelor's program, expecting enrollment in a Master's program as of Summer Semester 2026.
- A scan/foto of the Bachelor's certificate (with degree), if available, together with current transcript of records with module ranking and a ranking certificate not older than January 20, 2026 (path in C@MPUS: open the application “My Study and Performance Certificates” and download the desired forms).
e. Applicants, who are not matriculated, but expecting enrollment in a study program of the University of Stuttgart in summer semester 2026:
- For a Bachelor's program:
1st semester: a scan/foto of the university entrance qualification ("Abitur" or equivalent).
2nd semester or higher: the current transcript of records not older than January 20, 2026 giving proof about ECTS, average grade and semester.
- For a Master's program:
1st semester: a scan/foto of the Bachelor Certificate. If the certificate is not available yet, please hand in a copy of the current transcript of records not older than January 20, 2026 giving proof about ECTS, average grade and semester.
2nd semester or higher: the current transcript of records not older than January 20, 2026 giving proof about ECTS, average grade and semester.
Please name the file(s) of each proof of an additional criterion with the number of the category of the application form you want to be considered (e.g. 3.2_proof of) before uploading it.
For example: Evidence of special prizes and distinctions, of other knowledge, of commitment in student council (the student council, Fachgruppe, will provide a formal certification), as well as evidence of social or ecological commitments, involvement in higher education policy or evidence of exceptional personal, social or family circumstances. This evidence does not have to be certified. Evidence of additional criteria must include information on the kind and duration of the commitment (from...to) as well as the number of hours per week/month/year, if applicable.
Proofs handed in in German or English may be given as scan/foto – the scan/foto does not need to be certified!
If the proof is not in German or in English language, a scan/foto of a certified German or English translation is necessary. (§ 4, par. 4 of the Germany Scholarship statutes).
The application has to be submitted in due time and form and has to include all necessary documents to be taken into consideration. It is not possible to submit any proofs afterwards.
BAföG: The Deutschlandstipendium and the Federal Funding BAföG are supplementary funding programs, so that there are no reductions when receiving both of them. Providing the information about a potential BAföG funding is optional and if doing so this disclosure will not influence the final decision regarding the awarding of the Germany Scholarship. The information about the BAföG funding will be considered after the relevant awarding commission has reached their decision of the future scholarship holders.
Applicants who miss the deadline specified in the call for applications or whose applications are not submitted in due form, are incomplete (e.g. not signed) or are submitted more than once are excluded from the application process.
You may place your application (until January 30, 2026 the latest):
Students who receive a scholarship will presumably be notified in writing until mid of April 2026 (but no later than the mid of June 2026).
Stuttgart, December 2025
Rector’s Office
University of Stuttgart
Please note: The scholarship committees of the respective faculties will hold meetings in March 2026. Please refrain from inquiries regarding the status of your application.
Attachments
Legal basis
- Statute of the University of Stuttgart on the awarding of Deutschlandstipendium (August 11, 2011) [de]
- First amended statute on awarding of Deutschlandstipendium (March 27, 2014) [de]
- Second amended statute on awarding of Deutschlandstipendium (January 20, 2015) [de]
- Gesetz zur Schaffung eines nationalen Stipendienprogramms (Stipendienprogramm-Gesetz - StipG) (21. Juli 2010) [de]