Dipl.-Soz. Wiss. Kathrin Roth
Officer in the Office of Academic Affairs
Information on the Germany Scholarship and Lower Saxony State Scholarship
The application period runs from 25.09.-15.10.2025.
The online application form will be activated during these periods. Applications outside these periods are not possible. All other documents must be submitted via the online application form. It will no longer be necessary to submit documents by post or email from this year onwards!
The Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture grants scholarships for students. These are one-off payments of 500 euros each. The scholarships are to be awarded primarily to particularly talented students from the so-called educationally disadvantaged classes (neither parent has a qualification higher than a lower secondary school leaving certificate), in particular for first-generation students (those who are the first in a family to start studying) and for students who have particularly difficult starting and general conditions for studying due to flight. In addition, social reasons, e.g. a strained financial situation of families with many children, as well as outstanding voluntary commitment within and outside the university can also be taken into account.
WHO CAN APPLY?
All enrolled students and students not on academic leave in undergraduate study programs and consecutive Master's programs who are in the standard period of study in the respective winter semester can apply. Students on Bachelor's degree programs in Midwifery Science - Bachelor are NOT eligible to apply.
The same application deadlines and conditions apply as for the Deutschlandstipendium.
Who can apply?
Anyone who is enrolled as a student at the MHH, regardless of their field of study and degree, can apply. Bachelor Midwifery Science - Bachelor students are NOT eligible to apply.
The awarding of scholarships is clearly regulated in the Scholarship Program Act. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of "talent and performance" (MHH scholarship statutes).
"Talent and performance" are proven as follows:
- for students already enrolled from the 2nd semester onwards by the academic achievements to date, or results of an intermediate examination, for students on a Master's study program also the final grade of the previous course of study.
- For first-year students (including Bachelor's students), the average grade of the university entrance qualification (Abitur grade) and special achievements, awards and prizes, previous professional experience and internships.
In the overall assessment of the applicant's potential, special consideration will also be given to
- special achievements, awards and prizes, previous professional activity and internships,
- extracurricular or extracurricular commitment such as voluntary work, social, societal and, in particular, university political commitment,
- special personal and family circumstances such as illness and disabilities, caring for own children, especially as a single parent, or close relatives in need of care, working in the family business, gainful employment during studies, family origin or a migration background.
- The information must be supported by evidence!
You can find more information under Frequently Asked Questions or at www.deutschlandstipendium.de
Who can apply?
Anyone who is enrolled as a student at the MHH and is not on leave of absence, regardless of their subject area and degree, can apply. Midwifery Science - Bachelor students and doctoral students (e.g. HBRS School) are not eligible to apply.
Can first semester students also apply?
Yes, the certificate of enrolment must be submitted by the end of October at the latest if it is not yet available at the application deadline .
Which documents should I upload to the online application portal?
In addition to the application form, the following documents should be submitted:
1. letter of motivation !
2. tabular curriculum vitae!
3. ONLY for first semester students and applicants (also Bachelor and Master!) : Certificate of enrolment (must be submitted by the end of October !)
4. a current transcript of records ! or the university entrance qualification (HZB - Abitur certificate) (HZB - Abitur certificate ONLY for first-semester students = exam and Bachelor students)
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Medicine: current transcript of records from Fact/WebApp ! AND (if available) certificate of equivalence AND (if available) overall certificate AND for new enrollment (1st semester): Certificate of enrollment and university entrance qualification (Abitur certificate) !
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Dentistry: all certificates ! AND (if available) NVP and ZVP AND for new enrolment: certificate of enrolment and university entrance qualification (Abitur certificate) !
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Bachelor's degree programs: current transcript of records ! AND for new enrollment: certificate of enrollment and university entrance qualification (Abitur certificate) !
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Master's degree programs: current transcript of records !, Bachelor's degree certificate (Master's students) AND for new enrolment: certificate of enrolment
6. current ! Proof of special awards and prizes, other knowledge and further social commitment, bank statements if applicable
7. Internship and job references
8. Further proof: e.g. birth certificates of children, proof of degree of disability
The application will not be considered without current and complete proof!
What is in the letter of motivation?
In the letter of motivation, you have the opportunity to provide the selection committee with further information about yourself, your academic success and your motivation to study. You should also state the extent to which you are active in your voluntary work or job, for example, or how old your children are.
In addition: What else should the selection committee know about you? How often do you volunteer? How old are your children? How often do you help out in the family in the event of a special situation? In exceptional cases, the standard period of study may be exceeded. This must be justified in the application. What would you like to emphasize in your application? Why are you particularly suitable for a Deutschlandstipendium?
Who decides on the award?
The university's selection committee.
Are school and academic achievements decisive for the award?
They are an important point of reference for assessing performance and talent. However, other criteria are also taken into account in the selection process, such as involvement in an association, politics or the church, bringing up own children, Nursing of relatives or overcoming particular biographical obstacles. The selection process should take into account the applicant's overall personality.
How much funding is available?
The funding amounts to 300 euros per month. Half is financed by private sponsors, the other half by the federal government.
How long does the scholarship last?
The scholarship usually lasts at least two semesters and covers a maximum of the standard period of study. Scholarship holders can reapply for the scholarship after one year.
The maximum funding period can be extended for serious reasons. This must be justified in the application.
Does the money have to be repaid?
No.
Can I reapply in the following application period?
You have not received a scholarship in one academic year: You can reapply in the following application period.
You were or are already a scholarship holder: You can reapply in the following application period.
How long will my application documents be kept?
The documents will be destroyed at the beginning of the following application period.
Further information can be found on the Deutschlandstipendium website ►FAQsfor students
You can find out everything you need to know about funding opportunities here: https://www.mhh.de/deutschlandstipendium-foerdern
For sponsors
Information on your funding opportunities (link)