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Scholarship for Equal Opportunities
Saarland University awards scholarships to promote equal opportunities to international students who face particular challenges or difficult circumstances during their studies. Support is available, for example, to students with dependents such as children or relatives requiring care, students with disabilities, students with refugee status, or students in similar situations.
The funds are provided by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) as part of the STIBET scholarship and support program.
Further information
International students in bachelor's, master's, and state examination programs and doctoral candidates
- who have obtained their university entrance qualification abroad (foreign students)
- who are enrolled at Saarland University,
- who are aiming for a degree (no exchange students, no freemovers, no participants in German language courses or the International Preparatory Program (VSI))
- who will be residing in Germany during the funding period.
You will need the following documents for your application:
- a CV (curriculum vitae)
- Transcript of grades from your current degree program
- Recent enrollment certificate
- Proof of the reason for your application, e.g., proof of chronic illness, child-rearing, refugee status, etc.
Only complete applications accompanied by all the necessary and valid supporting documents will be considered.
Application deadline: 15.08.2026
Financial income from sources such as other scholarships (e.g., Germany Scholarship, Erasmus scholarships), BAföG grants, and income from gainful employment will be taken into account when awarding scholarships.
- A selection committee decides on the awarding of funds.
- There is neither a claim nor a guarantee to receive a scholarship.
Only complete applications accompanied by all the necessary and valid supporting documents will be considered.
