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What must be appended to an application for the Deutschlandstipendium?

Applications for a Deutschlandstipendium must include a curriculum vitae (tabular), evidence of their university admission eligibility (first-year students) or evidence of their academic achievements (from the 2nd semester onwards in the Bachelor's or Master's degree programme). Insofar as already available, a current enrolment certificate must also be enclosed.

In addition, applications must be accompanied by a letter of motivation (max. 1 page, approx. 3000 characters). Besides outlining why the study programme has been chosen, the letter should contain statements about the applicant’s potential, indicating in particular:

a) particular achievements, awards and prizes, previous employment and internships, and

b) voluntary work, social or (university) political commitment or practical involvement in religious communities, non-profit or professional organisations or associations, and

c) special personal or family circumstances such as illnesses and disabilities, caring for one's own children, particularly as a single parent, or looking after close relatives in need of care, working in the family business, study-accompanying employment, family origins or a migration background.

Particular achievements, volunteer work or special family circumstances must be documented by certificates or testimonials/references.

Documents have to be in German or English.