University of Hamburg Merit Scholarship in Germany 2025
The University of Hamburg Merit Scholarship is offered annually as a support to international students pursuing degrees and research at the German-based university.
The University of Hamburg Merit Scholarship is a €14,400 reward that allows recipients to concentrate fully on their studies and gives them the opportunity to develop their skills.
Eligibility Criteria:
You are entitled to funding if you:
- have been enrolled in your subject at Universität Hamburg for at least 2 semesters and are pursuing a degree (students in 2-year master’s degree programs and doctoral researchers can apply after 1 completed semester);
- do not hold German citizenship;
- are not eligible for the federal student loan scheme.
Benefits:
- The maximum monthly funding sum is €930. Depending on the availability of funding, individual doctoral researchers may be awarded a merit scholarship totaling €1,200 per month.
- Merit scholarships are awarded for 2 semesters (total of 12 months). You can reapply for a scholarship. In well-founded exceptional cases, the maximum funding period is 3 years.
How to Apply?
Deadline: October 15, 2025
