University Of Bonn DAAD Degree Completion Scholarship 2027 | Study in Germany — University of Bonn, funded by DAAD
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The last few months of a degree are often the most expensive and the least funded, and the University of Bonn’s Degree Completion Scholarship was created to close that specific gap.
About the Scholarship
Drawing on funds from DAAD, the University of Bonn offers a Degree Completion Scholarship to international students with good to very good study achievements who are expected to graduate within a defined window. The scholarship runs for a fixed five-month period, giving recipients breathing room to focus on coursework, exams, or a thesis without the distraction of a sudden financial shortfall.
Scholarship Benefits
The award is modest in size but clearly targeted.
- A monthly stipend of 500 EUR
- Funding for a fixed period of five months
- No repayment required, since the scholarship is a grant
- Support timed specifically around the final stage of a degree
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be international students enrolled at the University of Bonn with good to very good academic achievement, and must be expected to graduate within twelve months of the scholarship’s start date. The scholarship is intended for students facing a genuine funding gap in their final stretch rather than ongoing financial need throughout their studies.
Fields of Study Covered
The scholarship applies across all faculties at the University of Bonn, since eligibility is tied to academic stage and performance rather than subject area.
Required Documents
- Completed scholarship application form
- Proof of enrollment and expected graduation timeline
- Academic transcript
- Brief statement explaining the current financial situation
- Any supporting documentation of financial circumstances
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
1. Confirm that graduation is expected within the scholarship’s eligibility window, by April 30 of the funding year.
2. Prepare transcripts showing good to very good academic performance.
3. Write a short statement describing the financial gap in the final stage of study.
4. Submit the application through the University of Bonn’s International Office.
5. Await the committee’s review and funding decision.
6. If approved, receive the stipend over the five-month funding period starting May 1.
Selection Process
The International Office reviews academic performance alongside the clarity and plausibility of the applicant’s graduation timeline, prioritizing students who are genuinely close to finishing and need short-term support to get there.
Tips to Improve Your Chances
A clear, realistic graduation date backed by confirmation from an academic advisor strengthens the application considerably, since the scholarship is explicitly tied to finishing within a defined window. Keeping the financial statement specific and factual, rather than general, helps the committee assess genuine need quickly. Students earlier in their degree who anticipate a similar gap later might also review the University of Bonn Merit Scholarship for International Students for broader funding throughout their studies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can first-year students apply for this scholarship?
No, the scholarship is reserved for students nearing graduation, generally within twelve months of the funding period’s start.
Is the 500 EUR monthly amount fixed for everyone?
Yes, the scholarship pays a flat 500 EUR per month for the full five-month funding period to all recipients.
Does the scholarship consider academic merit, financial need, or both?
Both factors are considered, since applicants must show good to very good academic achievement alongside a genuine funding gap near graduation.
Can the scholarship be extended beyond five months?
No, the funding period is fixed at five months and is not designed for extension beyond that window.
What happens if my graduation is delayed after receiving the scholarship?
Recipients should inform the International Office of any changes to their graduation timeline, since continued funding is tied to the original completion plan.
Is this scholarship open to both Bachelor’s and Master’s students?
Yes, the scholarship is open to international students at both degree levels, as long as the graduation timeline and academic requirements are met.
Does the University of Bonn offer a similar grant for students earlier in their studies?
Students not yet close to graduation should look at the university’s broader merit-based options, since this particular grant is reserved specifically for the final stage of a degree.
Is proof of a specific financial trigger required, or is general need enough?
A brief statement of the current financial situation is required, though the scholarship does not demand the same strict no-fault documentation that some other completion grants require.
Can the scholarship be paid retroactively if there is a delay in applying?
Funding generally begins from the approved start date of May 1 rather than being backdated, so applying as early as possible within the window is recommended.