Furtwangen University (HFU) Scholarship and support programs (STIBET)

Using funding from the Federal Foreign Office, the DAAD offers universities a combined scholarship and support program (STIBET). Under the STIBET program, the DAAD provides funding to universities so that they can award scholarships and offer social and subject-related support to foreign students.

STIBET’s overarching objective is to make a contribution towards improving the academic success rate of foreign students.

Generally € 300 per month at HFU for 2 – 4 months at HFU

All degree-seeking international students enrolled in bachelor’s or master’s programs are eligible.

Graduation scholarship:

• Students have achieved good grades and graduation is expected within one year
• Graduation Scholarship can be granted for a maximum of six months
• Scholarships for students who have shown a high level of commitment to fellow students:

Students have achieved good grades and have demonstrated commitment in an international context at the university:

• Scholarship can be granted for 12 months
• In exceptional cases an extension may be granted.

Application deadlines:
Applications are received twice a year, provided the funds are granted by the DAAD. Application deadlines are generally during the beginning of March and September.

Application documents:
The following documents are required in order to apply for this scholarship:

• Application form
• CV (European format)
• Certificate of enrollment
• Current transcript of records stating all exams (passed and not passed)
• Copy of passport including residence permit
• Letter of recommendation by a professor (only applicable for Graduation Scholarship)

Funding categories

• General funding (cost of living)

Target regions

• Germany

Target groups

• foreign students

Educational phase

• studies

Desired degree

• Bachelor
• master

Funded subjects

• all disciplines