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

Who can apply?

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.
What is the amount of the scholarship?

The scholarship amount is usually €500 per month. The scholarship is generally paid for up to three months.

When would I receive the scholarship?

The next scholarship will be paid our during the period October 2025 to December 2025.

What is the deadline to apply?

The current application deadline is 31. August 2025.

Which documents are needed?

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.

Application deadline: 31.08.2025

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.

Scholarship for Equal Opportunities

Please fill in the following form
Bank account information
Current financial situation
Please state your income for the last 3 months (if not applicable, please enter 0 EUR)
Please upload the following documents (PDF format)