The SBW Berlin Scholarship at the Technical University of Berlin 2027 is a fully funded scholarship that supports outstanding international students who wish to pursue a Master’s degree at the Technical University of Berlin (TU Berlin) or another recognised university in Berlin or Potsdam. The scholarship combines financial support with social engagement by requiring recipients to develop and implement a non-profit social project during their studies. Depending on the scholarship type, recipients receive furnished accommodation, tuition fee support where applicable, and monthly financial assistance.
About the SBW Berlin Scholarship
The SBW Berlin Scholarship aims to educate future leaders who can use their knowledge and skills to improve society through sustainable social projects. Instead of providing financial support alone, SBW Berlin requires every scholar to develop and implement a non-profit social project during the funding period. International students usually design projects that benefit organisations or communities in their home countries after graduation.
Applicants who plan to study at the Technical University of Berlin must first apply separately for admission because SBW Berlin does not arrange university admission. The scholarship programme supports studies only at recognised higher education institutions located in Berlin or Potsdam. SBW Berlin awards approximately 20 scholarship places in total, and each semester, only the available places become open for new applicants.
Why Choose The SBW Berlin Scholarship?
The scholarship combines financial support with leadership development and meaningful community service.
You benefit from:
- Furnished accommodation throughout the funding period
- Tuition fee support or monthly financial assistance, depending on the scholarship type
- Leadership development through social project management
- Mentoring and regular workshops
- Opportunities to work with non-profit organisations
- Professional development through presentations and project reporting
- Study at a leading university such as the Technical University of Berlin
Graduates pursue careers in:
- Engineering
- Information Technology
- Architecture
- Business
- Public Policy
- Social Development
- Research
- Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
- Higher Education
SBW Berlin Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Germany
- Host University: Technical University of Berlin (or another recognised university in Berlin or Potsdam)
- Scholarship Name: SBW Berlin Scholarship
- Scholarship Provider: SBW Berlin
- Study Level: Master’s
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
- Study Mode: Full-Time
- Eligible Applicants: International students
- Number of Scholarships: Approximately 20 scholarship places
- Application Mode: Online through the SBW Berlin application portal
- Application Period: Open throughout the year
- Scholarship Award: Usually granted for the upcoming semester, subject to available scholarship places
- Selection Basis: Academic merit, financial need, social commitment, and project potential
Scholarship Benefits
Depending on the scholarship type, successful applicants receive:
- Furnished room in an SBW Berlin shared student apartment
- Tuition fee support where applicable
- Monthly financial support
- Participation in workshops and project meetings
- Professional mentoring throughout the scholarship period
The scholarship duration usually covers one semester at a time and may continue if the recipient maintains satisfactory academic performance and successfully progresses with the approved social project.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be 18 to 30 years old.
- Hold the required qualification for admission to a German university.
- Demonstrate strong academic performance.
- Show evidence of a relatively low household income.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to social or non-profit work.
- Intend to work in their home country for at least 18 months after graduation or continue non-profit work in Germany until they fulfil the scholarship conditions.
- Apply separately for admission to a recognised university in Berlin or Potsdam, such as the Technical University of Berlin.
SBW Berlin also expects applicants to:
- Communicate clear academic and professional goals.
- Maintain or establish collaboration with a non-profit organisation.
- Develop a realistic education and social impact plan.
Eligibility requirements may vary slightly depending on the scholarship category.
Required Documents
Applicants generally need to submit:
- Online scholarship application
- Letter of recommendation from a social or non-profit organisation (where applicable)
- Motivation letter
- Academic certificates and transcripts
- Proof of household income
- Evidence of admission application to a university in Berlin or Potsdam
- Additional supporting documents required under the relevant scholarship guidelines
Applicants first submit a motivation letter. SBW Berlin reviews this letter and grants shortlisted candidates access to the complete online application form.
Application Process & Timeline
- Apply for admission to the Technical University of Berlin or another recognised university in Berlin or Potsdam.
- Prepare a motivation letter explaining your academic goals and social commitment.
- Submit the motivation letter to SBW Berlin.
- Receive access to the online application portal if shortlisted.
- Complete the scholarship application and upload all required documents.
- Participate in further assessments if requested.
- Receive the scholarship decision.
SBW Berlin does not charge any application or processing fees.
