SBW Berlin International Scholarships 2025 – Fully Funded Study in Germany

SBW Berlin International Scholarships 2025 – Fully Funded Study in Germany

Host Country: Germany (Berlin and Potsdam)
Host Institution: SBW Berlin (in partnership with Berlin and Potsdam universities)
Degree Levels: Bachelor’s and Master’s programs
Scholarship Type: Fully funded
Eligible Applicants: International students from all countries
Application Period: Open throughout 2025

About the SBW Berlin Scholarship

The SBW Berlin International Scholarship supports highly motivated, talented, and financially disadvantaged students who wish to study at leading universities in Berlin or Potsdam. In addition to full financial support, scholars are expected to engage in or develop non-profit projects in their home countries during or after their studies. The scholarship promotes both academic excellence and lasting social impact.

Scholarship Coverage

• Full tuition fees for the entire degree program

• Shared accommodation in Berlin

• Monthly living allowance

• Travel expenses in specific cases

• Project funding for approved non-profit initiatives

• Duration: up to 48 months, depending on the length of the chosen program

Required Documents

Prepare the following items for your online application:

1. Last degree certificate

2. Academic transcripts

3. Two recommendation letters

4. Motivation letter (maximum two pages)

5. Current CV or résumé

6. Proof of low household income

7. Admission letter from a Berlin or Potsdam university

8. Certificates of achievement (if applicable)

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Hold citizenship of a developing or economically disadvantaged country

• Be between 18 and 30 years old

• Demonstrate academic performance equivalent to a minimum German grade of 2.0

• Have no immediate family permanently residing in Germany

• Show evidence of low household income

• Not receive simultaneous funding from another German organization

The scholarship is also open to refugees, homeless foreigners, and EU long-term residence permit holders.

Scholarship Termination

Funding may be withdrawn if the scholar:

• Fails or postpones three exams

• Does not participate in or complete the agreed non-profit project

• Fails to submit final graduation documents

Application Process

All applications must be submitted online via the SBW Berlin scholarship portal. Detailed instructions and the application form are available at:
https://sbw.berlin/en/portfolio-items/sbw-berlin-scholarship

Applicants are encouraged to begin the process early to ensure all documents are prepared and uploaded correctly.