Applicants must have admission, acceptance or proof of eligibility for a university in Berlin or Potsdam.

(1) Fill in the application form.

(2) Fill in your personal and contact details and add your photo.

(3) Provide information about your current and prior education.

(4) Provide information about the following:

  • Your parents and members of your household.
  • Most recent school or college certificate
  • Highest graduation
  • Highest holds a university degree
  • Current occupation and desired career
  • Training, in case of applications for vocational training
  • Internships and professional experience
  • Your skills, hobbies and interests
  • Travel experience abroad
  • Volunteering experience

(5) Add the following documents:

If available, also copies of the following documents:

We recommend that all applicants submit the following additional documents, which are not required:

  • one or two letters of recommendation from professors, teachers, employers, etc.
  • proof of net household income

Remark: Uncertified copies and translations are sufficient for the application. If the applicant successfully passes the selection process, certified copies of some of those documents will be required during the verification process.

(6) The application and all attached certificates and supporting documents must be submitted

German or English via e-mail to [email protected]

The final decision on whether or not to award a scholarship (from the following semester) can be made

expected in early February and early August respectively each year.