The Trier University Scholarships in Germany for International Degree Students in the Final Stages of their Degree

The International Office at Trier University can provide financial assistance to students through sponsorship funds from the German Academic Exchange Service and the Rhineland-Palatinate Scholarship Foundation for International Students and Young Academics. The main goal of this financial assistance is to allow qualified international students to focus on their degree and final dissertation. Any international student in need of financial assistance may apply, as long as their previous grades are very good and they are nearing the end of their degree.

• University: Trier University
• Application Deadline: October 9, 2026 
• Degree Level: undergraduate and graduate
• Location: Germany 

Benefits

Value of this scholarship:

• Up to 400 Euros per month for students in Bachelor’s degree program
• Up to 500 Euros per a month for students in Magister, Master’s, Diploma / State Exam degree program
• Up to 600 Euros for phD students

Scholarship period:

• Maximum period of support: 5 months (starting in October 2026)
• Typically, the period of support is not extended.
• The scholarship recipient may be nearing the end of their Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applications are accepted from students who meet the following documents:

• Are not of German nationality
• Are registered at the Trier University in order to acquire a degree qualification
• Need a financial supported
• Who, based on her/ his previously achieved grades and are likely to graduate within a maximum of two semesters.

All applications are NOT accepted from students who are the following groups:

• Exchange students / short-term students at Trier University
• Registered at the Trier University only to acquire an academic certificate but not a full degree qualification
• Of German nationality / who have completed their undergraduate studies in Germany
• Receive BAföG payments
• Receiving a full stipend or scholarship from the German Academic Exchange Service or same organization
• Planning to conduct a study program or work placement abroad during the period of the scholarship
• In the first term of just a one-year Master’s program

Application Documents:

Applicants must submit the following documents:

For Bachelor’s and Master’s:

• Application form: Properly completed, printed, and signed application form
• Current certificate of enrolment at the Trier University
• Evidence of completed modules or courses and exams
• If possible: Registration the topic of your final dissertation/final examination(s)
• Provisional timetable for the completion of your degree or (in monthly steps)
• Resume or CV with your passport photo
• Evidence of current finances or (e.g., pay-slip of your partner)
• Reference from a professor

For PhD Students:

• Properly completed, printed and signed application form
• Current certificate of enrolment at Trier University
• Individual statement regarding the progress of the doctoral research (including previously completed parts and remaining tasks)
• Provisional time-table for the completion of your degree (in monthly steps)
• CV with a passport photo
• Reference from your supervisor
• Evidence of current finances (e.g. pay-slip of your partner)

How to Apply?

Apply now to The Trier University International Scholarships in Germany for the 2026/2027 academic year. Submit the required documents to the mail address below.

Mailing Address:

International Office
Universität Trier
Herrn Aziz Yüksek
Studienabschluss-Stipendium
Universitätsring 15
54286 Trier

To learn more about Trier University International Scholarships in Germany, please refer to Trier University’s  official website.

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