For the academic year 2025/26, the Free State of Bavaria will once again be awarding one-year scholarships to graduates to finance postgraduate studies (i.e., Master’s programs), PhDs, or one-year research stays at a state-funded higher education institution in Bavaria. The one-year scholarship can generally be extended twice for up to 3 years. The scholarship is paid out monthly at โฌ934 and amounts to โฌ11.208 per year.
When is Application Deadline:
- First-Time Application Deadline: December 1, 2024
- Extension Application Deadline: February 28, 2025
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Tell Me About the One-Year Scholarship Program to Study in Bavaria:ย
The Free State of Bavaria offers one-year scholarships for postgraduate studies, PhDs, or one-year research stays at state- or state-funded higher education institutions in Bavaria. The scholarship promotes academic exchange and scientific cooperation between Bavaria and Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
- All fields of study are offered at state or state-funded higher education institutions in Bavaria.
Type:
- Postgraduate studies (Master’s programs), PhDs, or one-year research stays.
Who can Apply for the One-Year Scholarship Program to Study in Bavaria?
- Graduates with citizenship from Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, and Ukraine.
How are Applicants Selected?
- Applicants are selected based on the completeness and quality of their application documents submitted through the online StipSys form by the deadline.
Which Countries are Eligible?
- Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, and Ukraine.
Where will Award be Taken?
- State or state-funded higher education institutions in Bavaria, Germany.
How Many Awards?
- Not specified.
What is the Benefit of Award?
- โฌ934 per month (โฌ11,208 per year).
- โฌ1,094 per month (โฌ13,128 per year) for students with at least one child.
- The scholarship can be extended twice, up to a total of three years.
How Long Will the Award Last?
- One year, with the possibility of extension twice (up to three years).
How to Apply:
- Complete application documents must be submitted to BAYHOST by the deadline using the online StipSys form. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Special Note for Czech Applicants: Contact the Bayerisch-Tschechische Hochschulagentur l ฤesko-bavorskรก vysokoลกkolskรก agentura.
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