Study at Heidelberg University – Amirana Scholarship 2026 – Germany

Location: Germany

Program: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Program

Eligibility: International medical and dental students

Duration: Short-term funding for periods

Deadline: November 15, 2026

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The Amirana Scholarship is a funding programme exclusively for international medical and dental students at Heidelberg University who come from the low- and middle-income countries of the Global South. Applications are open to international students who suddenly find themselves in financial difficulties due to circumstances beyond their control, or who need special support in the final phase of their studies. The scholarship is only available for the subjects of dentistry and medicine, at the study locations of Heidelberg and Mannheim, and can only cover short periods of financial hardship rather than an entire degree programme.

The Amirana Scholarship Fund was established in 2016 through the initiative and generosity of two U.S.-based alumni, Dr. Mahomed T. Amirana and Dr. Annelene J. Amirana, who met during their medical studies in Heidelberg in the 1950s. After graduating, the couple emigrated to the United States, where they worked as doctors. Mahomed Amirana, who grew up in India, had himself received a scholarship that made his studies in Heidelberg possible and changed the course of his life; the fund he and his wife established has since supported more than 25 medical and dental students.

Benefits of the Programme

This programme will provide the following to its recipients:

The scholarship provides temporary financial support, usually for up to one year, to help students continue or complete their studies. It is not intended to fund an entire degree program
The possibility of re-applying for further support if a new, special hardship arises during the course of study
The possibility of receiving a grant during the final phase of studies, to allow the student to reduce working hours and successfully complete their degree
Other benefits

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this programme, applicants must meet the following:

Must be an international student enrolled in medicine or dentistry at Heidelberg University (study location Heidelberg or Mannheim)
Must come from one of the low- and middle-income countries of the Global South, as categorised in the current OECD DAC List of ODA Recipients
Must not be classified as an educational resident
Must have encountered financial distress through no fault of their own, such that they would be unable to continue or successfully complete their studies without temporary financial assistance (applicants should review the official “Financial distress” definition document to confirm their situation is recognised as a sudden hardship)
Alternatively, must be in the final phase of their studies and require a grant to reduce their working hours in order to successfully complete their degree

Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.

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Selection Criteria

Applicants who believe they meet the funding requirements must submit their complete application documents, in German, to the Alumni office. Applications are reviewed against the requirements set out in the official Current Call for Applications, including the applicant’s country of origin, enrolment status, and the nature and circumstances of their financial distress, with reference to the official “Financial distress” definition document. Re-application is only considered where a new special hardship has arisen, or where the applicant is in the final phase of their studies and requires support to complete their degree.