Studienstiftung Metropolises in Central, Southeastern and Eastern Europe Program 2026/27

Even more than 35 years after the fall of the "Iron Curtain" and more than 20 years after the accession of a large number of Central, Southeastern, and Eastern European countries to the European Union, the newly created opportunities for cross-border encounters and cooperation are being utilized far less than would be desirable for a united, peaceful, and strong Europe. The "Metropolises in Central, Southeastern, and Eastern Europe" scholarship program is therefore aimed at German students who are seeking a study-related stay in this region and would like to learn the local language in the process. It connects current and former scholarship recipients in the region and promotes their exchange of experience and knowledge. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 1, 2025
• Study LevelMasters , PhD , Undergraduate
• SponsorGerman Academic Scholarship Foundation (Studienstiftung)
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Financial support
• Non-material support

Requirements

• Open to students of all subjects from the end of the second semester. Please note: For students who are not yet receiving funding from the German Academic Scholarship Foundation, the art and design departments are excluded.
• Excellent academic performance in a broad and intensive course of study
• Previous language knowledge is desirable but not required
• An application is possible regardless of whether a person is already supported by the scholarship foundation or not.

If you are interested in the Metropolitan Programme but are not a German citizen, you can find out here whether you meet the formal application requirements.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Please submit the completed application form (DOC, 0.1 MB) including all other application documents as a PDF attachment by email to [email protected].

For more information, kindly visit Studientstiftung scholarship webpage.