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Frequently Asked Questions

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Who Can Apply?

Who can apply? Who cannot apply?

Who do we encourage to apply for a scholarship position?

Can students in "continuing education" courses recieve the scholarship?

Is the Germany Scholarship tied to specific disciplines?

Can I apply again after the expiration of my scholarship?

I did not receive a scholarship. Can I apply again?

I am enrolled in my first semester and do not have any grades or finished classes to report. Can I still apply?

Questions Concerning the Corona Pandemic

Due to the Corona pandemic, I cannot complete my studies in the standard period of study. Can I still receive the Deutschlandstipendium?

Due to the "simplified withdrawal" from exams, my performance summary temporarily shows a "failed". How do I deal with this?

Prospective Students, Students in their Holiday Semester, in an Internship or Shortly before Completing their Studies

When can I apply for the Germany Scholarship?

I have applied for a place at the University of Potsdam, but I am not yet enrolled. Can I still apply for a scholarship?

I have applied for several degree programmes at the University of Potsdam and am waiting for admission. How do I indicate this in the scholarship application?

Next semester, I will be on an internship/vacation semester/abroad semester. Can I apply?

I have only one semester left in the standard period of study. Can I apply?

I am graduating with my Bachelor's degree next semester and starting my Master's degree at UP the following semester. Can I apply?

Other Kinds of Funding

Does the university scholarship count towards the BaföG and can it be combined with other scholarship programmes?

Can I also receive housing allowance and other social benefits in addition to the university scholarship?

Can I continue to receive the university scholarship during a DAAD-funded stay abroad?

I was abroad with the ERASMUS or a DAAD program. Does this count as double funding?

Are parallel scholarships possible?

Information for students with non-German documents and international students

Can I apply for the Deutschlandstipendium Potsdam even though I do not have German citizenship?

Can I complete the application forms in English?

Do documents have to be translated into German?

What documents count as a university entrance certificate?

I have multiple citizenships. How do I note them in the application form?

Questions about the application process

When can I apply for the Deutschlandstipendium?

I forgot to add something in my application or want to change something. What can I do?

I won't have all necessary documents at the application deadline. Can I hand in documents at a later point?

Is volunteering work a mandatory requirement to recieve the University Scholarship?

Do I have to submit a letter of recommendation?

Im in my first master's semester and do not have any grades yet. What do I note in my application?

I am enrolled in the first semester of my masters but have not recieved my bachelor's certificate yet. How do I note that in my application?

Do I have to submit a copy of my (high school/basic education) graduation diploma?

When will I recieve a confirmation or rejection?

Will I recieve a personal response?

Are receipts for volunteering or special family/personal circumstances expected?

I have two bachelor diplomas/ already one master diploma. What do I note in my application?

Why are both a grade report from the examination office and an academic transcript from PULS requested?