The SBW Berlin Scholarship offers fully funded opportunities for international students to pursue undergraduate and master’s degrees at universities in Berlin and Potsdam. This scholarship is designed to support young, talented individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to social causes and intend to apply their acquired skills to projects that benefit their home countries.
Scholarship Overview
- Host Country: Germany
- Host Cities: Berlin and Potsdam
- Degree Levels: Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs
- Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
- Eligible Nationalities: All countries requiring development assistance
- Application Deadline: Applications are accepted throughout the year
Scholarship Benefits for the SBW Berlin Scholarship
Recipients of the SBW Berlin Scholarship will receive comprehensive support, including:
- Tuition Fees: Full coverage of tuition costs for the chosen program.
- Accommodation: Provision of a furnished room in shared student apartments in Berlin.
- Monthly Stipend: A cost-of-living allowance of €480 per month to cover basic expenses.
- Travel Allowance: Assistance with travel expenses to and from Berlin at the start and end of the study program.
Eligibility Criteria for the SBW Berlin Scholarship
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Age: Between 18 and 30 years old.
- Academic Qualifications: A university entrance qualification with an average grade equivalent to a German GPA of at least 2.0.
- Financial Need: Demonstrated low household income relative to the applicant’s home country standards.
- Social Commitment: Proven experience in volunteer work or professional involvement in the non-profit sector, supported by letters of recommendation.
- Residency Status: Must not have resided in Germany for more than 18 months prior to application.
- Family Status: No first-degree family members permanently residing in Germany.
- Study Status: Applicants should be at the beginning of their university education or enrolled in the first, second, or maximum third semester at a state-recognized university (in Germany or abroad).
- Post-Graduation Intentions: A commitment to return to the home country for at least 18 months after graduation or to engage in charitable activities in Germany until any repayment obligations are fulfilled.
Application Process for the SBW Berlin Scholarship
- Initial Application:
- Letter of Recommendation: Obtain a letter from a non-profit organization or social institution attesting to your social commitment. This letter should be submitted directly by the organization to SBW Berlin via email.
- Preliminary Review: After reviewing the recommendation letter, outstanding applicants will receive access to the full application form.
- Complete Application:
- Application Form: Fill out the detailed application form provided by SBW Berlin.
- Supporting Documents: Prepare and submit the following:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): Detailed academic and professional history.
- Motivation Letter: Explanation of your academic goals, social commitment, and how you plan to utilize your education for the benefit of your home country.
- Academic Transcripts and Certificates: Certified copies of previous academic records.
- Proof of Low Income: Documentation demonstrating the financial status of your household.
- University Admission Letter: Confirmation of acceptance or eligibility for a program at a university in Berlin or Potsdam.
- Language Proficiency Certificate: Proof of proficiency in the language of instruction (German or English), if available.
- Submission:
- Email Application: Compile all documents and submit them via email to SBW Berlin. Ensure that all documents are in German or English and meet the specified requirements.
Selection Process for the SBW Berlin Scholarship
- Evaluation: Applications are assessed based on academic excellence, social commitment, financial need, and the feasibility and potential impact of the proposed social project.
- Interviews: Shortlisted candidates may be invited for interviews or video conferences to discuss their applications and project proposals in detail.
- Final Decision: Successful applicants will be notified of their selection and provided with further instructions regarding enrollment and relocation.
Expectations from Scholarship Recipients
- Social Project Development: Actively engage in developing and implementing a social project that benefits the home country, dedicating approximately 2 to 8 hours per week during the study period.
- Academic Performance: Maintain good academic standing throughout the duration of the scholarship.
- Participation: Attend regular project meetings and workshops organized by SBW Berlin.
- Reporting: Provide regular updates and reports on academic progress and project development.
- Post-Graduation Commitment: Return to the home country to continue the initiated social project or engage in similar charitable activities, applying the skills and knowledge acquired during the study program.
Eligible Countries for SBW Berlin Scholarship 2025
- Afghan
- Albanian
- Algerian
- Anguillan
- Angolan
- Antiguan and Barbudan
- Argentine
- Armenian
- Azerbaijani
- Bahraini
- Bangladeshi
- Barbadian
- Belarusian
- Belizean
- Beninese
- Bermudian
- Bhutanese
- Bolivian
- Bosnian and Herzegovinian
- Motswana
- Brazilian
- Bulgarian
- Burkinabe
- Burundi
- Cambodian
- Cameroonian
- Cape Verdean
- Central African
- Chadian
- Chilean
- Colombian
- Comoran
- Congolese
- Congolese
- Cook Islander
- Costa Rican
- Ivorian
- Croatian
- Cuban
- Cypriot
- Djiboutian
- Dominican
- Dominican
- Ecuadorian
- Egyptian
- Salvadoran
- Equatorial Guinean
- Eritrean
- Ethiopian
- Fijian
- Gabonese
- Gambian
- Ghanaian
- Grenadian
- Guadeloupe
- Guamanian
- Guatemalan
- Guinean
- Guyanese
- Haitian
- Honduran
- Icelandic
- Indian
- Indonesian
- Iranian
- Iraqi
- Israeli
- Jamaican
- Jordanian
- Kazakhstani
- Kenyan
- I-Kiribati
- Korean
- Kuwaiti
- Kyrgyzstani
- Lao
- Lebanese
- Basotho
- Liberian
- Chinese
- Macedonian
- Malagasy
- Malawian
- Malaysian
- Malian
- Marshallese
- Martiniquais
- Mauritanian
- Mauritian
- Mexican
- Micronesian
- Mongolian
- Montserratian
- Moroccan
- Mozambican
- Namibian
- Nauruan
- Nepalese
- New Caledonian
- Nicaraguan
- Nigerien
- Nigerian
- Niuean
- Omani
- Pakistani
- Palauan
- Panamanian
- Papua New Guinean
- Paraguayan
- Peruvian
- Philippine
- Puerto Rican
- Qatari
- Reunionese
- Romanian
- Rwandan
- Kittitian and Nevisian
- Saint Lucian
- Saint Vincentian
- Samoan
- Sammarinese
- Sao Tomean
- Saudi Arabian
- Senegalese
- Seychellois
- Sierra Leonean
- Solomon Islander
- Somali
- South African
- Sri Lankan
- Sudanese
- Surinamese
- Swazi
- Syrian
- South Sudanese and Kosovo
- Taiwanese
- Tajikistani
- Tanzanian
- Thai
- Togolese
- Trinidadian and Tobagonian
- Tunisian
- Turkish
- Turkmen
- Tuvaluan
- Ugandan
- Ukrainian
- Emirati
- Uruguayan
- Uzbekistani
- Ni-Vanuatu
- Venezuelan
- Vietnamese
- Yemeni
- Zimbabwean
- Zambian
The SBW Berlin Scholarship represents a unique opportunity for dedicated individuals to advance their education in Germany while contributing to meaningful social change in their home countries. Applicants are encouraged to prepare thoroughly, ensuring that all eligibility criteria are met and that application materials are comprehensive and well-presented.
