Scholarship offers for international BTU students
Studying at BTU is mostly free of (study) charges. Because of this, there are only limited scholarship opportunities for international students. The International Relations Office is nonetheless pleased to be able to award a limited number of scholarships to international students enrolled at BTU.
"I would highly encourage other students to apply for the STIBET-I scholarship. In my case, it helped me to reduce the burden of working and studying at the same time so that I could focus on finishing my master thesis."
STIBET I scholarship recipient (Esteban, Chile, Environmental and Resource Management)
STIBET I - Scholarship and Support Programme
With the aim of supporting international students, graduation scholarships and scholarships for particularly dedicated students within the framework of the STIBET I - Scholarship and Support Programme at the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg will again be awarded in the winter semester.
1. Scholarships for completion of studies: the prerequisite for the scholarship is that the students have performed well academically and will successfully graduate within one year. Moreover, the scholarships for completion of studies aims to financially support international students, who suffer hardship apart from self-inflicted trouble, to concentrate on their studies and facilitate the attainment of their degree. In case of equivalent academic qualifications, the social situation will be the deciding factor.
2. Scholarships for particularly dedicated students: the prerequisite for the scholarship in this case as well is that the student performs well academically, furthermore exceptional commitment in the international context at their university should be distinguishable. The scholarships for particularly dedicated students are awarded according to professional and non-professional qualifications. This includes, for example, social and subject specific support of international students, language tandem cooperations, participation in cultural programmes and events, being an active member of an international or other student association which supports international students etc.
current STIBET call
Here you can find the current call for the summer semester 2025. The application deadline is the 31st January 2024: https://btu.moveon4.de/form/65573164df71b8661f0d2089/eng
You can download the letter of recommendation here: Letter of recommendation from a BTU lecturer
Submission of scholarship applications:
for funding in the winter semester – between July 1st and 31st
for funding in the summer semester – between January 1st and 31st
Supported by DAAD financed by funding of the Federal Foreign Office.
Germany Scholarships at BTU
As part of the scholarship programme of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg awards its students with the so-called "Germany Scholarship".
Further information can be found here.
Scholarship „Zukunft Ukraine“
Program Description:
The "Future Ukraine" program is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with resources from the German Federal Foreign Office (AA). It supports the academic qualification of exceptionally talented students and young researchers from Ukraine who have fled to Germany, enabling them to pursue their studies at German universities.
At the core of the program is the awarding of residency scholarships to achieve a degree (Bachelor, Master, or PhD).
Objective:
The goal of the program is to establish long-term educational prospects for those who fled Ukraine to Germany. The scholarships aim to empower Ukrainian students to successfully complete their studies and subsequently contribute to the rebuilding of Ukraine's economy, science, and administration.
Eligibility Requirements for BTU Students:
- Ukrainian citizens who had their primary residence in Ukraine until February 24, 2022.
- Ukrainian citizens who have been in Germany as exchange students since the winter semester 2021/22, were unable to return due to the war, and now aim to complete a degree in Germany.
- Third-country nationals or stateless individuals who enjoyed international protection in Ukraine, as well as their family members, provided they were in Ukraine on or before February 24, 2022.
- Third-country nationals who were residing in Ukraine with a permanent residence permit on or before February 24, 2022, and are unable to return safely to their country of origin.
Application Requirements:
The study scholarship is aimed at:
- Bachelor’s and Master’s students,
- Doctoral students,
- Students in preparatory programs at BTU (funding is only available for the first 6 months of the preparatory course),
who have achieved good to excellent academic performance in their previous studies or schooling. Exchange students are excluded from funding!
Type of Support and Duration:
The call for applications is for study scholarships until February 28, 2025 – with the option of extension in 2025!
- Bachelor’s and Master’s students: €934 per month
- PhD students: €1,300 per month
Documents to Submit:
- Application form
- Annex 1: Motivation letter
- Overview of all previous academic achievements in German or English (Transcript of Records)
- CV in tabular form
- Copy of passport or ID card
- Copy of residence permit
- Current proof of enrollment
Application Deadline: The application deadline is October 16, 2024!
For individual questions not answered here, please feel free to contact the International Relations Office via email at katja.brinschwitz(at)b-tu.de.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Scholarships within the framework of the Equal Opportunities Initiative
Looking to foster support for female junior scientists and especially those with family responsibilities, the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg is awarding scholarships to international female students and PhD/doctoral students. The scholarship aims to improve the equality of women at all levels of the academic system and to increase the number of female academics in top scientific positions in the field of science.
Application documents and further information can be found here!
Motivational Scholarships for Start of Studies for PASCH-Graduates
From funds of the BIDS project, up to two motivational grants can be awarded annually to foreign graduates from German foreign and partner schools for an undergraduate degree (Bchelor's degree) or for a "Bridge to Studies" each winter semester.
Deciding factors for the selection of the scholarship holders are:
- Academic performance
- Motivation for the study and the expected academic success
- Personal suitability
- Social, political or cultural engagements
The application for a BIDS motivational scholarship must include:
- A motivation letter in German,
- A comprehensive CV,
- A copy of school reports,
- A recommendation letter and other descriptive documents on the personality profile (if available).
Application deadline for winter semester 2024/25: 01 June 2024 until 30 September 2024
The BIDS program is funded by the German Foreign Ministry (AA).
per Post:
BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg
International Relations Office
Heading „Motivationsstipendium“
Platz der Deutschen Einheit 1
03046 Cottbus
Deutschland
via E-Mail:
Dorothée Lampert
Dorothee.Lampert(at)b-tu.de
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More (external) funding opportunities:
- DAAD – Scholarship Database
- Scholarships, Heinrich Böll Foundation
- Scholarship Programme | Alfred Toepfer Foundation F.V.S.
- Schwarzkopf Foundation, Travel scholarships for foreigners in German
- Stipendium Plus
- Researcher's mobility portal – The German Mobility Centre supports scientists from within and outside of Germany in their search for funding opportunities.
- Brandenburg-Stipendium – Brandenburg Scholarship, Scholarships for the preparation of writing a thesis as part of a university degree, which is based on an innovative project focused on small or medium sized business or employment of working students in the focus of an operational innovative project of an applicant small or medium sized enterprise.