The Ruhr University Bochum Deutschlandstipendium 2026

Do you have very good academic results, are you studying within the standard period of study, and are you also socially committed? You would like to receive a scholarship of 300 euros per month for one year? Once a year, students at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) have the opportunity to apply for the Deutschlandstipendium.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 14, 2026
• Study Level
• SponsorRWTH Aachen University
• School to studyRuhr University Bochum
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Scholarship holders receive 300 euros per month for the duration of one year, from October to September inclusive.

• As a scholarship holder, you receive a total of 3,600 euros in one year.

In addition to the financial benefits of the scholarship, there are further advantages:

• Personal contacts with companies and committed private individuals
• Exchange with other students
• Insight and dialog in an interdisciplinary network
• Opportunity to concentrate even better on your studies at RUB
• Support in your social commitment
• Attractive building block for success in your résumé

Requirements

The Deutschlandstipendium is aimed at all (prospective) students at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) within the standard period of study who:

• have very good academic or school results and
• are socially committed.
• Students and part-time students of all disciplines at RUB, also applicable to second, supplementary, master, part-time or dual studies
• High school graduates and prospective students waiting for admission to RUB
• Distance learning students and students with permanent residence abroad
• Refugees and people seeking asylum
• International students can apply; preference will be given to students already enrolled at RUB.

Doctoral students are not eligible for the Deutschlandstipendium.

Another prerequisite is that you are enrolled at RUB and re-registered by October 1. However, you can already apply for the Deutschlandstipendium if you are still waiting for admission to RUB.

Selection Process

The faculties select applicants based on their academic achievements. Some scholarships are therefore only awarded from a certain semester onwards. There are also general scholarships for students of all disciplines.

Basic Criteria of the Deutschlandstipendium

• Basic criteria: Outstanding academic achievements and social commitment
• Maximum funding period: Standard period of study in the respective degree program
• Eligible degree programs: First, second or supplementary degree and Master's degree programs

Application Documents

• Certificate of enrollment, except for high school graduates
• Transcript of Records, except for students of Medicine
• Letter of motivation (integrated into the application form): maximum 700 characters
• Supporting documents

• Confirmation of voluntary work and commitment. The following must be included:
  • Date of issue
  • Who carried out the commitment?
  • Where did you volunteer?
  • Period of the commitment
  • Time commitment: How many hours per month?
• Medical certificates for physical or mental illnesses
• Raising children
• Caring for a relative
• Orphanhood
• War/refugee experience, proof of refugee status if applicable
• Prizes, special achievements, awards in the last 36 months

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• You can submit your application for the Deutschlandstipendium at Ruhr University Bochum via an online form.

For more information, kindly visit the RUB webpage.