{"id":2441,"date":"2026-02-19T00:56:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T19:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/?p=2441"},"modified":"2026-02-19T00:56:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T19:56:48","slug":"how-to-study-in-germany-with-the-masters-leistungsstipendien-merit-scholarships-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/guides\/how-to-study-in-germany-with-the-masters-leistungsstipendien-merit-scholarships-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Study in Germany With the Master\u2019s Leistungsstipendien (Merit Scholarships) 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Master’s Leistungsstipendien (Merit Scholarships<\/a>)\u202f2026<\/strong> at Universit\u00e4t Hamburg<\/strong><\/a> provide financial support to outstanding international students enrolled in degree programmes. These merit\u2011based stipends help academically excellent students focus entirely on their studies by offering monthly funding for up to two years<\/strong> while they pursue their degree in Hamburg, Germany<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Master\u2019s Leistungsstipendien (Merit Scholarships)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Leistungsstipendien<\/strong> are merit scholarships awarded by Universit\u00e4t Hamburg to international students who are non\u2011German citizens<\/strong> and who have demonstrated strong academic performance. The programmes support bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s students who have completed at least two semesters (or one semester for two\u2011year master\u2019s programmes) and who do not qualify for the German federal student loan scheme BAf\u00f6G<\/strong>. These awards aim to enable scholars to expand their academic competence without financial distraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Choose The Master\u2019s Leistungsstipendien (Merit Scholarships)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This scholarship offers valuable support while you study in one of Germany\u2019s top research universities. It helps you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Pursue your degree with a regular monthly stipend up to \u20ac992<\/strong>, reducing financial stress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Concentrate fully on academic success without part\u2011time job pressures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Build your professional and academic profile at a globally reputable institution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Access mentoring and support from academic and student committees during your scholarship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Master\u2019s Leistungsstipendien (Merit Scholarships) Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Host Country:<\/strong> Germany<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Host Institution:<\/strong> Universit\u00e4t Hamburg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Scholarship Name:<\/strong> Leistungsstipendien (Merit Scholarships)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Study Level:<\/strong> Bachelor\u2019s and Master\u2019s<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Programme Covered:<\/strong> All eligible degree programmes at Universit\u00e4t Hamburg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Coverage:<\/strong> Monthly stipend of up to \u20ac992<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Application Deadlines:<\/strong>\n
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      • 15\u202fApril\u202f2026<\/strong> (funding period: 1\u202fOct\u202f2026 \u2013 30\u202fSep\u202f2027)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 15\u202fOctober\u202f2025<\/strong> (last autumn cycle; funding period: 1\u202fApr\u202f2026 \u2013 31\u202fMar\u202f2027)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Programme Start:<\/strong> Scholarship funding aligns with academic calendar periods above<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Eligible Applicants:<\/strong> International students (non\u2011German citizens) enrolled in degree programmes with completed semester requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Scholarship Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        • Provide a monthly stipend of up to \u20ac992<\/strong> to support living costs while studying in Hamburg.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Enable you to focus fully on your academic progress and research<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Let you renew funding after the first awarded period, for a maximum total of two years<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Help reduce financial pressure so you can thrive in university life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          Important:<\/strong> This scholarship is a stipend<\/strong>, not a tuition waiver. You still need to plan for living costs (e.g., rent, food, insurance) while studying in Germany.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

          Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          To qualify, you must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Be an international student<\/strong> (non\u2011German citizen) enrolled at Universit\u00e4t Hamburg.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Have completed at least two semesters<\/strong> of your programme (or one semester for a 2\u2011year master\u2019s).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Be pursuing a degree<\/strong> (bachelor\u2019s or master\u2019s).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Have no entitlement to BAf\u00f6G<\/strong> (German federal student aid).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Maintain good academic performance<\/strong> with documented achievement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Provide required documentation, including transcripts, CV, motivation letter, and two academic recommendations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Note:<\/em> Doctoral researchers are not eligible<\/strong> for this specific merit scholarship at Universit\u00e4t Hamburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Required Documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Prepare and submit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Academic transcripts<\/strong> and current academic performance record.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Curriculum Vitae (CV)<\/strong> outlining your studies and achievements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Motivation letter<\/strong> explaining your goals and reasons for applying (template provided by the university).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Two recommendation letters<\/strong> from faculty at Universit\u00e4t Hamburg.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Valid residence permit<\/strong> (non\u2011EU) or ID plus Meldebescheinigung<\/strong> (EU students).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Submit all documents via the Mobility\u2011Online portal<\/strong> after completing the online application form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Application Process & Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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              1. Check eligibility<\/strong> and prepare academic and personal documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Log in to STiNE\/Mobility\u2011Online<\/strong> and complete the online application by the deadline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Upload your CV, motivation letter, transcripts, and two recommendations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              4. Present your residence permit or ID\/Meldebescheinigung<\/strong> during the specified presentation dates if required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              5. Wait for the selection committee\u2019s decision<\/strong> communicated by email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              6. If awarded, receive your stipend from the first day<\/strong> of the funding period (monthly payments by the 1st).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              7. You may reapply<\/strong> after one year for continued support up to the maximum duration.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                The Master’s Leistungsstipendien (Merit Scholarships)\u202f2026 at Universit\u00e4t Hamburg provide financial support to outstanding international students enrolled in degree programmes. These merit\u2011based stipends help academically excellent students focus entirely on their studies by offering monthly funding for up to two years while they pursue their degree in Hamburg, Germany. About the Master\u2019s Leistungsstipendien (Merit Scholarships) The […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":2422,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[57],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2441","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guides"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2441","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2441"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2441\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2444,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2441\/revisions\/2444"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2422"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2441"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2441"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2441"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}