Study in Germany - Apply now for the The SBW Berlin Scholarship 2026-27
Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Scholarship at a Glance
- Host Country: Germany 🇩🇪
- Host Cities: Berlin & Potsdam (Funding is restricted to these cities)
- Degree Levels: Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees (and select vocational training)
- Funding Status: Fully Funded (100\% Tuition, housing, and living stipend)
- Eligible Nationalities: All Nationalities (Focus on emerging and developing nations)
- Age Limit: 18\text{ to } 30 years old
- Application Deadline: No fixed deadline (Applications are accepted all year round)
Comprehensive Financial Benefits
Selected scholars will receive a complete "full ride" support package. Specifically, the following benefits are awarded:
- 100\% Tuition Waiver: Full coverage of your university tuition fees.
- Free Accommodation: A private room in comfortable, shared student apartments provided by SBW Berlin.
- Living Allowance: A monthly stipend to cover daily food, study materials, and personal expenses.
- Travel Assistance: Potential travel allowance to cover your initial journey to Berlin and your return trip home after graduation.
Strict Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the SBW Berlin Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following academic, financial, and personal criteria:
- Language Capability: Strong proficiency in English or German (depending on the language of instruction of your chosen course).
- Age Limit: Must be between 18 and 30 years of age.
- Academic Performance: Must hold a strong academic record, with average grades corresponding to a German GPA of at least 2.0 or its international equivalent.
- University Status: Must be newly enrolling in a Bachelor's or Master's program, or be currently enrolled in your 1\text{st}, 2\text{nd}, or maximum 3\text{rd} semester at a state-recognized university in Berlin or Potsdam.
- Financial Need: Must show proof of low household income. The family's total net income must not exceed the average middle-class income of your home country.
- Socio-Political Commitment: Must have documented professional or volunteer experience in the non-profit, charity, or social welfare sector.
Required Documents
Candidates must prepare and submit the following documents in English or German:
- Online Application Form: Completed fully with your personal information and photo.
- Motivation Letter: A compelling essay (1 to 2 pages long) detailing your goals and your proposed non-profit project.
- Academic Transcripts: Complete transcripts showing your final grade point average and grade overviews from your last school or university.
- Highest Academic Degree Certificate: High school diploma or Bachelor's degree certificate.
- Language Proficiency Proof: Valid certificates for the language in which your studies will be taught.
- University Admission Proof: Your letter of acceptance or evidence of eligibility from a university in Berlin or Potsdam.
- Employment & Volunteer Certificates: Official letters or references proving your previous work, internships, or volunteer experience in the non-profit sector.
- Letters of Recommendation (Optional but recommended): One or two letters from academic professors or employers.
- Income Evidence (Optional but recommended): Proof of your family's net household income.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Secure University Admission: First, apply for and secure admission to an eligible Bachelor’s or Master’s program at a university in Berlin or Potsdam.
- Fill Out the Application Form: Complete the SBW Berlin scholarship application form on their portal, including all personal and educational details.
- Add Your Social Background: Provide detailed information regarding your volunteer work, career aspirations, and household income.
- Assemble and Upload Your PDF Files: Compile all transcripts, language proofs, volunteer references, and your motivation letter.
- Submit Your Application: Review your details carefully and submit your application online. Because applications are accepted all year round, you can apply whenever you are ready!