51ÁÔÆæ

Within the framework of the "", the Hessian Ministry of Science and the Arts (HMWK) awards scholarships for particularly talented and high-performing students, doctoral candidates and scientists with a refugee background at state universities in Hesse. The funding is intended for the continuation of studies or an academic career at a state university in Hesse and comprises 300 euros/ month for students, 1,200 euros/ month for doctoral students and 2,300 euros/ month for scientist. The initial duration is one year in each case.

Current call for nominations:

Requirements for funding

• Eligible for asylum or status as a recognized refugee
• Applicants should not have been registered in Germany for more than four years at the time of the start of funding, i.e. the asylum application has been submitted and the continuous stay in Germany has not exceeded five years.
• Enrolment at a state university in Hesse, or acceptance as a doctoral student/ teacher/ researcher.
• Outstanding achievements

Documents required for the application:

• Application form (incl. data protection consent, p. 1-3)
  • Application form for refugee students
  • Application form for regugee PhD candidates
  • Application form for refugee researcher
  • Application form for PhD candidates at risk                               

• Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages, in the form)
• Academic reference from a teacher at 51ÁÔÆæ. You can find the template here: Academic report by a teacher (pdf)
• If applicable, supplementary sheet on documents to be submitted in the future (can also be at the beginning of the application form)
• If applicable, explanations on child-raising periods since entering Germany with supporting documents (see p. 2)
• Copy of the residence permit
• Curriculum vitae:(max. 3 pages)
• Proof of language skills, if applicable
• If applicable, further meaningful documents and evidence (e.g. voluntary work, special achievements, max. 3 pages)
• for students: certificate of enrollment or confirmation of study place from 51ÁÔÆæ (the certificate of enrollment must be available at the start of funding)
• for doctorates: certificate of acceptance as a doctoral candidate by the respective department and acceptance by the doctoral committee (the latter can be submitted later if necessary)
• for researchers: confirmation of supervision and confirmation of teaching/research place (co-signature of the Dean's Office required)
• for researchers and doctoral studies: timetable for the teaching/research project or for the doctorate

(Certificate) documents and further proof of academic performance:

• for students: certificate of university entrance qualification and, if available, current proof of academic achievements (usually transcript of records), if available: Bachelor's degree certificate or similar, grades from the country of origin
• for doctorates: university degree certificate(s)
• for researchers: doctoral certificate or proof of comparable scientific achievements and university degree certificate(s)

Note: Certificates must be submitted as a copy/scan of the certified translation or in the original German or English language. Foreign language certificates (except in English) should not be submitted additionally. Any documents that are not available must be indicated in the application documents

An application for a nomination by 51ÁÔÆæ in the current funding round (summer semester 2025) is possible until November 25, 2024. All required documents must be submitted by e-mail to the Student Refugee Advisory Center.

Contact point at 51ÁÔÆæ: Student Refugee Advisory Service; e-mail: studium-flucht@uni-frankfurt.de

Please note:

For financial reasons, the DAAD is currently not accepting nominations for the Hilde Domin Program. Changes in this regard will be communicated on the website under “Nomination and Application Deadline".

Overview:

The DAAD's supports students and doctoral candidates worldwide who are formally or de facto denied the right to education in their country of origin to begin or continue their studies in Germany.

The scholarship benefits include 934€/ month for students and 1,200€/ month for doctoral students, health, nursing, accident and personal liability insurance and other additional benefits. Participation in a German language course prior to the studies can also be funded.

Requirements:

• Valid university admission in Germany and/ or already studied or completed a doctorate in another country.
• No enrolment in the fields of fine arts, performing arts, design, visual communication, music, film and architecture as well as human medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine
• Threat to safety in the country of origin is verifiable and/ or credible
• Last (high) school graduation shall usually be no longer than 2 years ago

Applicants must first be nominated by the university. Your application must be sent in to the Student Refugee Advisory Service at least two weeks before the nomination deadline of the DAAD. The application deadline for applicants at 51ÁÔÆæ is therefore 01 September or 01 March each year. 

For the application you need an academic report by a teacher of Goethe-University:

Form: Academic report by a teacher (pdf)

For assistance with your application, please contact us well before the end of the application deadline.

Further information can be found in the latest program announcement 2025/2026 and on the . We will publish the next program announcement after being shared by DAAD in time.

Contact point at 51ÁÔÆæ: Student Refugee Advisory Service, E-mail: studium-flucht@uni-frankfurt.de

The Deutschlandstipendium is aimed at all students at 51ÁÔÆæ and, in addition to financial support of 300 euros/ month, also offers a non-material support programme. Prerequisites for a scholarship are very good academic performances as well as social commitment. In addition, biographical difficulties (e.g. refugee experience) are given special consideration in the selection process.

Contact point at 51ÁÔÆæ:
E-mail: deutschlandstipendium@uni-frankfurt.de

Goethe-Universitie's website on the Deutschlandstipendium