Location: Germany
Program: Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Bachelor’s and Master’s degree)
Eligibility: International students
Duration: Same with course
Deadline: July 31, 2026
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The STIBET I Scholarship and Support Programme is a financial support initiative for international students at Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, administered by the BTU International Relations Office and funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) through the German Federal Foreign Office. The programme awards two distinct categories of scholarship. The first, the completion of studies scholarship, is designed to financially assist international students who have performed well academically, expect to graduate successfully within one year, and are experiencing genuine financial hardship due to circumstances beyond their control.
Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg is a public research university located in the state of Brandenburg, Germany, with campuses in Cottbus and Senftenberg. Established in 1991, BTU has grown into one of Germany’s leading technical universities in fields including engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, and economics, hosting thousands of students from over one hundred countries and maintaining strong international academic partnerships. One of BTU’s most distinctive features as a study destination is that studying there is largely free of tuition charges for all students, making it an exceptionally accessible and cost-effective destination for international students compared to many other countries.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:
- Monthly financial assistance for a short-term study funding period
- Graduation grants for students completing their degree within one year
- Reduced financial pressure to allow focus on academic performance and thesis completion
- Recognition for active contribution to the international university community (dedicated student category)
- Other benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:
- Must be an international student from any country currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programme at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg
- Must demonstrate good academic performance throughout their studies at BTU
- For the completion of studies scholarship: must be able to successfully graduate within one year from the time of application, and must be experiencing genuine financial hardship not caused by self-inflicted circumstances
- For the dedicated student scholarship: must demonstrate exceptional commitment to the international context at BTU, including social and subject-specific support of international students, language tandem cooperation, participation in cultural programmes and events, or active membership in an international or intercultural student association
- Must submit the application through the official BTU online scholarship application portal during the application window of July 1 to July 31, 2026
- Must upload all required academic and supporting documents as specified in the application portal
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements
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Selection Criteria
For the completion of studies scholarship, applicants are evaluated on the basis of academic performance and demonstrated financial hardship not caused by self-inflicted circumstances, with social situation serving as the deciding factor where academic qualifications are equivalent. For the dedicated student scholarship, selection is based on academic performance combined with evidence of exceptional professional and non-professional commitment to the international community at BTU, including mentoring, cultural engagement, and active participation in student associations.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
