Deutschlandstipendium 2027 – University of Konstanz, Germany

Overview

Germany's national merit scholarship, delivered locally at the University of Konstanz: €300/month for high-achieving bachelor's and master's students, any nationality.

Eligibility

Benefits

Application Process

The Deutschlandstipendium at the University of Konstanz is Germany’s national merit scholarship, delivered locally through the university’s own scholarship fund.

It pays €300 a month to high-achieving students across all bachelor’s and master’s programmes, funded jointly by federal government money and private donors.

Up to approximately 40 scholarships are available this cycle, subject to available donations, with the online application open from 1 September to 31 October 2026.

Scholarship Summary

Scholarship Name: Deutschlandstipendium

Academic Year: 2026/2027

Host Country: Germany

Scholarship Provider: University of Konstanz (national Deutschlandstipendium programme)

Administered Through: University of Konstanz Scholarship Office

Eligible Applicants: Enrolled or admitted students, any nationality

Study Location: Konstanz, Germany

Application Method: Online, via the university’s application portal

Application Window: 1 September – 31 October 2026

Study Levels

Open to students enrolled or admitted to the following programme types at the University of Konstanz:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• First State Law Examination programmes

Who Can Apply?

There is no nationality restriction. Doctoral students, visiting students, and non-degree-seeking students are not eligible.

• Enrolled or admitted to a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or first state law examination programme at the University of Konstanz
• No nationality restriction
• Doctoral students, visiting students, and non-degree-seeking students are not eligible

Scholarship Benefits

Recipients receive:

• €300 per month, funded jointly by the German federal government and private donors
• Initially awarded for up to two semesters (starting 1 April 2027 or 1 October 2027), extendable on request for the standard study period
• Up to ~40 scholarships available this cycle, subject to donations

How to Apply

Apply online only via the university’s application portal during the 1 September–31 October window. Selection follows a three-stage process.

Application Steps

1. Submit the online application via the University of Konstanz’s application portal between 1 September and 31 October 2026.
2. If shortlisted, submit written supporting documents.
3. Attend a personal interview as part of the selection process.
4. Await the final decision, based mainly on academic performance plus community service, financial need, and personal circumstances.

Application Deadline

Deadline: 31 October 2026 (cut-off date); application period opens 1 September 2026.

The online application form is only accessible during the active application window (1 September–31 October); outside that window the form redirects to the general information page.

Important Information

• Selection is a three-stage process: online application, written documents, and a personal interview
• No nationality restriction applies
• Doctoral, visiting, and non-degree-seeking students are not eligible
• The number of scholarships available depends on donor funding each cycle

Official Application Portal

University of Konstanz – Deutschlandstipendium Application Form

Official Sources

Applicants should always prioritize information published by:

• University of Konstanz – Deutschlandstipendium page

Disclaimer: Scholarship availability, eligibility requirements, benefits, deadlines, and participating programs may change. Applicants should verify all information through the official sources before applying.