Scholarships
Funding of studies abroad or semesters abroad are also possible through scholarships. Scholarships are a great alternative for students who are not eligible for Auslands-BAföG and cannot take out a student loan. Since scholarships for studies abroad do not have to be refunded, they are quite popular for students. The criteria for awarding scholarships vary greatly; while academic achievement is often taken into the selection procedure, this is not always the case and mostly not the sole determining factor. Each organization, association and foundation awards their scholarships in different ways, so we recommend contacting them directly for further information.
2 x Social Media Scholarships for studying abroad at City University of Seattle
Are you looking for the perfect way to receive financial support for your study abroad period at CityU Seattle? Become our social media ambassador during your time in Seattle and receive 1,000 EUR scholarship for your semester abroad! Simply hand in your application once you are in the enrollment process with CityU and – fingers crossed – get some support while having the best time of your life in the United States!
Who can apply?
All international students via World of Students, who are currently in the application process or are already enrolled at City University of Seattle. Students must be enrolled at CityU for at least one quarter to be eligible for these scholarships.
How to apply?
If you are interested in becoming one of our social media scholarship winners, please apply via e-mail to info@worldofstudents.org and hand in the following documents: CV including photo Explanation why you are the perfect social media ambassador for us (either in writing about 500 words or in sending us an application video of max. 3 mins) Application deadline is June 1st for the intake in fall and November 15th for the spring intake.
What we expect from you during your stay:
- Student is providing World of Students & CityU with social media material during his / her stay
- Minimum of 5 short videos (university, courses, housing, leisure activities)
- Minimum of 20 photos including pictures with friends
- 2 short reports about your stay at CityU (e.g. preparation, best places to visit)
- Student provides an email address or social media account, where potential future students can reach out to him / her with questions about studying in Seattle
6 x Housing Scholarships for studying abroad at City University of Seattle
Are you looking for the perfect opportunity to receive financial support for your study abroad experience at CityU Seattle? Become our Social Media Ambassador during your time in Seattle and receive a €1,000 scholarship for your semester abroad! Simply submit your application once you are in the application process at CityU, and - with some luck - you'll receive financial support while having the time of your life in the USA!
Who can apply?
All international students via World of Students, who are currently in the application process or already enrolled at the City University of Seattle. Students must be enrolled at CityU for at least one quarter to be eligible for these scholarships.
How do I apply?
If you want to become one of our Social Media Scholars, please apply via email to info@worldofstudents.org and submit the following documents:
- Resume with photo
- Statement explaining why you are the perfect Social Media Ambassador for us (either in writing, approximately 500 words, or by submitting a video application of max. 3 minutes)
The application deadline is November 15, 2024, for the spring 2025 semester and June 1, 2024, for the fall 2024 semester.
What we expect during your stay:
- You will provide us (World of Students & CityU) with social media material during your stay
- You will produce at least 5 short videos on topics such as university, courses, housing, leisure activities
- You will send us at least 20 great photos, including pictures with other students
- You will write 2 short reports about your stay at CityU (e.g., preparation, best sights)
- You are willing to provide your email address or one of your social media accounts through which potential future students can contact you
Internal scholarships of universities/higher education institutions
European higher education institutions / universities often provide internal scholarships for studies abroad. One of the ones offered in Germany is the PROMOS Scholarship. For the PROMOS program, every German university receives scholarships for studies abroad from the International Office or “Akademisches Auslandsamt”. These scholarships fund study abroad semesters between one and six months, whereas rates may vary depending on the destination.
If you are interested in studying within the EU, the ERASMUS+ scholarship is a great alternative. This funding is open to all students of any study program and academic institution. While you do not have to pay tuition fees abroad, you will additionally receive a monthly funding up to 450 Euro. The exact amount depends on the country. It is also interesting to know that Erasmus+ scholarships are combinable with BAföG and several other scholarships.
Simultaneous funding from Erasmus+ or PROMOS and HAW.International are however excluded. HAW.International offers funding for studies abroad as part of a degree thesis for up to six months. Eligible for these scholarships are students of all study programs in a Bachelor’s, Master’s and “Diplom” at German universities of applied sciences (HAW and FH).
If you are interested in applying to any of the above-mentioned scholarships, we recommend contacting your home institution directly. For any information regarding the application process, feel free to contact the International Office or the Erasmus+ Coordinator at your university.
Scholarships USA: University of North Carolina Wilmington
The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is once again offering three scholarships to students who will be studying abroad at UNCW in the spring or fall:
2 Partial Scholarships per Year
1 X $500 discount per semester on the tuition fees for the fall semester (Study start: August to December of the year)
1 X $500 discount per semester for the spring semester (Study start: January to May)
How to Qualify for a Scholarship in the USA:
- You complete a fee-based semester abroad at the University of North Carolina Wilmington during the specified times
- You have applied for and successfully enrolled in a study place at the University of North Carolina Wilmington through us
- You are willing to work as a reporter for us during the semester abroad. This means that you either send us 10 experience reports (5 in German and 5 in English) each with 400-600 words and three self-made photos about your experiences and experiences abroad, submit 8 short videos of about 90-180 seconds each, or create 10 Facebook/Instagram posts as a social media representative. We would be happy to send you more information upon request.
How to Apply for a Scholarship:
If you're excited to immortalize your study abroad adventure with informative and original reports on our website for future students, we look forward to your creative and interesting application. For this, we need the following documents:
- Resume with a photo in English
- Motivation letter or video in English with a minimum of 500 words on the topic: "What to expect from a study abroad period at the University of North Carolina Wilmington"
Please send your scholarship application for a semester abroad in the fall by June 15 of the same year, and for a semester abroad in the spring by November 15 of the previous year, to your contact person at World of Students via email.
Scholarships USA: Westcliff University
Westcliff University is once again offering three scholarships to students who will be studying abroad at WU in the spring or fall:
3 Partial Scholarships per Year
1 X Partial Scholarship of EUR 1000 for applicants in the spring (Study start between January and June)
2 X Partial Scholarships of EUR 500 for applicants in the fall (Study start: July to October)
How to Qualify for a Scholarship in the USA:
- You complete a fee-based semester abroad at Westcliff University during the specified times
- You have applied for and successfully enrolled in a study place at Westcliff University through us
- You are willing to work as a reporter for us during the semester abroad. This means that you either send us 10 experience reports (5 in German and 5 in English), each with 400-600 words and three self-made photos about your experiences and experiences abroad, submit 8 short videos of about 90-180 seconds each, or create 10 Facebook/Instagram posts as a social media representative. We would be happy to send you more information upon request.
How to Apply for a Scholarship:
If you're excited to immortalize your study abroad adventure with informative and original reports on our website for future students, we look forward to your creative and interesting application. For this, we need the following documents:
- Curriculum vitae with a photo in English
- Motivation letter or video in English with a minimum of 500 words on the topic: "What to expect from a study abroad period at Westcliff University"
Please send your scholarship application for a semester abroad in the fall by June 15 of the same year, and for a semester abroad in the spring by November 15 of the previous year to your contact person at World of Students via email.
Scholarships Australia: International College of Management, Sydney
The International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS) is once again offering three of the coveted Housing Scholarships to students who will be studying abroad at ICMS in the spring or fall:
Scholarship Australia: Spring Semester
1 X SCHOLARSHIP FOR ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION IN THE FEBRUARY TERM
Scholarship Australia: Fall Semester
2 X SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION IN THE SEPTEMBER TERM
For an entire Bachelor or Master Study Term (13 weeks) in the spring or fall, accommodation including meals for a Single Room (without beach view) at ICMS will be covered.
How to Qualify for a Scholarship in Australia:
- Study abroad/semester at the International College of Management, Sydney during the specified times
- Apply for a study place in the Bachelor or Master program at ICMS through us, and successfully enroll
- Confirmation of an On-Campus room
- You are willing to work as a reporter for us during the semester abroad. This means that you either send us 10 experience reports (5 in German and 5 in English), each with 400-600 words and three self-made photos about your experiences and experiences abroad, submit 8 short videos of about 90-180 seconds each, or create 10 Facebook/Instagram posts as a social media representative. We would be happy to send you more information upon request.
How to Apply for a Scholarship:
If you're excited to immortalize your study abroad adventure with informative and original reports on our website for future students, we look forward to your creative and interesting application. For this, we need the following documents:
- Curriculum vitae with a photo in English
- Motivation letter or video in English with a minimum of 500 words on the topic: "What to expect from a study abroad period at ICMS"
Please send your scholarship application for a semester abroad in the fall by June 15 of the same year, and for a semester abroad in the spring by November 15 of the previous year to your contact person at World of Students via email.
Scholarships Canada: Vancouver Island University - Semester Abroad
Vancouver Island University (VIU) regularly awards three scholarships to students for their semester abroad.
Scholarship Canada: Fall Semester
In the fall, one partial scholarship is awarded to students who will be studying abroad at VIU from August to December:
1 X 1.000 EURO
Scholarship Canada: Spring Semester
In the spring, a partial scholarship is also awarded to students who will be studying abroad at VIU from January to April:
1 X 1,000 CANADIAN DOLLARS
You qualify for a scholarship if
- You complete a semester abroad at Vancouver Island University during the specified times
- You have applied for and successfully enrolled in a study place at VIU through us
- You are willing to work as a reporter for us during the semester abroad. This means that you either send us 10 experience reports (5 in German and 5 in English), each with 400-600 words and three self-made photos about your experiences and experiences abroad, submit 8 short videos of about 90-180 seconds each, or create 10 Facebook/Instagram posts as a social media representative. We would be happy to send you more information upon request.
How to Apply for a Scholarship:
If you're interested in immortalizing your adventure of a semester abroad with informative and original reports on our website for future students, we look forward to your creative and interesting application. For this, we need the following documents:
- Curriculum vitae with a photo in English
- Motivation letter or video in English with a minimum of 500 words on the topic: "What to expect from a study abroad period at VIU"
Please send your scholarship application for a semester abroad in the fall by June 15 of the same year, and for a semester abroad in the spring by November 15 of the previous year to your contact person at World of Students via email.
Foreign Correspondent at Studieren Weltweit – DAAD
In a preparatory workshop, you'll get to know the other correspondents and receive training from professionals on topics such as video production, photography, Instagram, or TikTok. Additionally, you'll receive a smartphone and a monthly honorarium. Throughout your time as a correspondent, you'll be mentored by professional editors.
During your studies, you'll spend one or more semesters, an internship, or a language course abroad. You have an eye for the culture and people of the host country, can articulate the differences from everyday life in Germany (or at your university), and already have an Instagram, and ideally, a TikTok account. You not only enjoy looking at photos but also have fun taking them yourself and being in front of the camera as well as behind it. You're just as comfortable sharing moments from your daily life and studies as you are showcasing yourself? You don't mind that your social media channels are public? Then you're in the right place with us!
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German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is a globally operating organization, which fosters international exchange for students and researchers. The extensive variety of scholarships differs in terms of requirements respectively. DAAD financial assistance is awarded as yearly or short-term scholarships for studies abroad to students of all study programs, including PhD. There are also some scholarship options for selected bachelor’s or master’s degrees.
Scholarships of German foundations
In Germany, there are several foundations which offer support to students going abroad just like you. Apart from the financial bonus, foundation scholarships also enable you to participate in lectures or seminars and therewith establish ties to international networks. The following websites provide you with a broad overview of possible foundation scholarships:http://www.stifterverband.de/, http://www.stiftungen.org/
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