HNEE-Deutschlandstipendium

All main (degree-seeking) students enrolled in a degree programme at HNE Eberswalde during the funding period are eligible to apply. This includes students in dual study programmes and continuing education degrees, as well as those pursuing a second bachelor’s degree.

Yes, if you are enrolled at HNE Eberswalde as a main (degree-seeking) student during the funding period. Students who are only studying at HNE Eberswalde within the framework of an exchange semester (e.g. Erasmus) are not eligible to receive the Deutschlandstipendium.

Up to two-thirds of the scholarships awarded may be subject-specific. The exact number of subject-specific scholarships is published in the call for applications for each funding period. As a rule, however, at least one third of the scholarships are open to students from all subject areas.

The Deutschlandstipendien for students in all degree programmes are awarded once a year. The call for applications and the selection process take place during the winter semester, and the scholarships are awarded in the summer semester – usually for a funding period of two semesters. Scholarships are awarded subject to the availability of funds. The exact application deadlines will be published on this website.

The Deutschlandstipendium is primarily a merit-based scholarship. As a general rule, you should have achieved at least 20 ECTS credits per semester with an average grade of 2.4 or better. However, other factors are also taken into account, such as social or (university) political engagement, voluntary work in associations, professional experience, or personal circumstances — for example, being a single parent or caring for a relative.

If you do not meet the minimum grade or credit requirements but fulfil other criteria according to Section 2, Paragraphs 3b and c of the “Statutes for the Awarding of Scholarships within the Framework of the Deutschlandstipendium to Students at HNEE”, the selection committee may consider your application in particularly well-justified exceptional cases.

Scholarships are generally granted for two semesters, unless the end of the standard period of study is reached earlier. The scholarship will be extended ex officio by two semesters up to the maximum funding period if, in accordance with Section 5 (2), further eligibility for funding is proven once a year in due time and the funding is still available. The maximum funding period is limited to the standard period of study of the degree programme in question.

In the case of studies under challenging conditions, an extension of the maximum funding period is possible in accordance with § 7 para. 1 StipG. Applicants to whom this applies should use the application form provided on the website and upload it together with all required documents to the online application portal by the application deadline.

Yes, you can apply. In this case, you would receive funding for one semester only — and no longer than the standard duration of your degree programme.

Applications must be submitted exclusively via the Mobility Online application portal. There, you will be asked to provide information about your studies, educational and professional background, and other criteria relevant to the scholarship selection process. You will also need to upload a CV (in table format), your certificate of enrolment, and, where applicable, other certificates and supporting documents.

During the application process, you will be asked to provide information about your academic and school achievements.

For students applying in their first semester, the Abitur grade (for Bachelor’s applicants) or the grade of the first undergraduate degree (for Master’s applicants) is decisive.

For students in their second semester or beyond at the time of application, academic achievements up to and including the previous summer semester are considered. With the applicant’s consent, the Scholarship Coordination Office will automatically obtain the transcript of records on a specified deadline.

As a general rule, special qualifications, voluntary work, language skills, or involvement within the university can only be considered if supported by appropriate evidence (such as certificates or official attestations). Students involved in committees should use the form titled “Proof of committee activities at HNEE.”

If you are unable to provide evidence, any special personal circumstances relating to your studies should be clearly explained.

Please note that letters of recommendation from HNEE lecturers, language certificates that were a prerequisite for admission, and professional development certificates forming part of your degree or training will not be recognised.

No, it is not possible to submit further evidence after the application deadline.

If you have already completed at least one full semester or are in your second semester at HNE Eberswalde and then change university, your scholarship will continue to be paid for one further semester (see § 8 StipG). Otherwise, the scholarship ends in the month you deregister, discontinue your studies, or change your subject area. It is possible to apply for a scholarship at your new university (see § 8 StipG).

Only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be considered. Therefore, it is essential that you meet the requirements outlined in the call for applications. A simple copy of all supporting documents is sufficient. If any application documents are not in German or English, a simple copy of an officially certified translation into German must also be included.

Once you have confirmed that all documents have been fully uploaded and submitted, you will receive a notification confirming receipt of your application.

The selection process takes place in January. All applicants are typically notified of the selection committee’s decision by email no later than end of February.

According to § 5 paragraph 2, the scholarship is generally awarded for two semesters. The scholarship will be extended ex officio by 2 semesters up to the maximum funding period (standard period of study) if further eligibility for funding is proven once a year in due time and the funding is still available. Continued eligibility for funding is given if

1. the grade point average has not deteriorated by more than 0.5 points (compared to the successful initial application) and

2. an average of at least 20 ECTS credits per semester have been earned.

If scholarship holders fulfil the above conditions and would like to continue receiving funding, an application for an extension must be submitted within the funding period in the winter semester. The Scholarship Coordination Office will inform all scholarship holders in good time about the extension procedure and deadlines for submitting the documents.

The decision on the awarding of the HNEE German Scholarships is made by a selection committee. The selection committee consists of

- the Vice President for Studies and Teaching,

- the two School Directors and

- two members from the group of students proposed by the General Students' Committee (AStA).

The Central Equal Opportunities Officer and the Representative for Students with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses are invited to all meetings of the selection committee.

Awards are made on the basis of anonymised ranking lists.

70% of the scholarships awarded by HNEE are allocated based on a weighting of the criteria ‘school or academic performance’ and ‘other performance criteria’ (e.g. voluntary commitment, committee activities, employment, vocational training, voluntary services).

30% of the scholarships awarded by HNEE are allocated based on a weighting of the criteria ‘school or academic performance’ and ‘special personal or family circumstances’ (e.g. illness, childcare, migration background, non-academic family background).

After receiving the application documents, the committee first reviews the documents and then evaluates them according to established selection criteria. The selection committee then decides on the awarding of scholarships based on anonymised proposal lists. Acceptance and rejection notifications are sent out promptly afterwards.

The Deutschlandstipendium is not counted towards BAföG. For other scholarship programmes, the type and amount of the scholarship are decisive. Students who already receive a talent- and performance-based scholarship averaging 30 euros or more per month are not eligible for the Deutschlandstipendium. You can find information about which scholarship programmes are compatible with the Deutschlandstipendium on the BMBF’s Deutschlandstipendium website.

No. The Deutschlandstipendium is generally not offset against other social benefits, such as unemployment benefit II. An exception is housing benefit, where the scholarship may be taken into account. Please note that, like other scholarships, half of the Deutschlandstipendium is considered when calculating your annual income. If you have further questions regarding scholarships and housing benefit, please contact your local housing benefit office.

Yes, the Deutschlandstipendium is also awarded during a study-integrating practical semester.

Yes, this is possible for reasons such as maternity leave, parental leave, or a DAAD-funded study abroad programme. If you resume your studies afterwards, the funding period will be extended by the length of the leave of absence (see § 7 StipG).

The BMBF provides further information and FAQs about the Deutschlandstipendium on its website.

Stefanie Lüdicke

Coordination HNEE-Deutschlandstipendium

deutschlandstipendium(at)hnee.de

+49 3334 657-180

By funding one scholarship, you support a high-achieving and committed student at HNE Eberswalde with €150 (or more) per month. You decide how many scholarships you would like to fund and for how long. The student also receives an additional €150 from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). All funds go directly to the scholarship holders, whom you are welcome to meet at various networking events.

• You accompany future professionals during their studies and help to counteract the shortage of skilled workers.
• You strengthen the university – and with it, the city of Eberswalde and the surrounding region.
• You invest in education and help shape the future of our country.
• You get to know the supported students personally and help them focus fully on their studies.
• Your commitment will be recognised publicly – and of course, you will receive a donation receipt.

By submitting the fully completed and hand-signed → declaration of sponsorship, you provide binding confirmation of your support as part of the HNEE Deutschlandstipendium. On the form, you can also indicate whether your contribution should go to students across all faculties or be directed to a specific faculty or degree programme.

Patrizia Klamann
Büro des Präsidenten
e-Mail: Buero.Praesident(at)hnee.de 
Phone +49 3334 657-151