Financing options for your stay abroad
Funding is a decisive factor for every project abroad: How can I afford to spend several months abroad, possibly giving up my job and continuing to pay the rent in Berlin?
With the Erasmus+ (internship), Erasmus+ (study) and PROMOS programs, ASH Berlin offers financial support for projects abroad. On this page you will also find a list of non-university institutions that offer funding opportunities.
Erasmus+
Erasmus+ scholarships are awarded for internships and individual semesters of study in Europe.
PROMOS Scholarship Program
Partial scholarships/travel grants for stays abroad outside the Erasmus+ area*
Application deadline for the departure period January to June: November 15
Application deadline for the departure period July to December: May 15
For the funding of language courses (scholarship C) and specialist courses or summer schools/winter schools (scholarship D), it is also possible to apply for remaining funds beyond the regular deadline. Find out more during our office hours and apply as soon as possible.
Regularly enrolled students (in Bachelor's and Master's degree programs) at ASH Berlin who are German citizens as well as foreign students who are eligible for BAföG can apply. The amount of the scholarship and the total number of scholarships to be awarded depend on the budget available to ASH Berlin.
Selection procedure and criteria
The best applications will be selected from all applications received by the deadline and ranked. Scholarship amounts may vary based on the ranking. In addition to the academic level, other selection criteria include the applicant's motivation, language skills, social commitment and the purpose of the stay abroad. A planned study visit to one of ASH Berlin's partner universities will be positively evaluated.
Application
In accordance with the guidelines for awarding scholarships under the PROMOS program, ASH Berlin awards partial scholarships or travel grants for different projects. Different application documents are required for each area:
Duration: 1 - 6 months
Application documents:
- Completed and signed application form
- Letter of application or motivation (approx. 1 page)
- curriculum vitae
- Study certificate
- Proof of previous academic achievements
- Letter of recommendation from a university teacher at ASH Berlin with the title of professor
- Proof of language skills
- Learning Agreement non-Erasmus+
Duration: 1 - 6 months
Application documents:
- Completed and signed application form
- Letter of application or motivation (approx. 1 page)
- curriculum vitae
- Certificate of study
- Proof of previous academic achievements
- Letter of recommendation from a university teacher at ASH Berlin with the title of professor
- Proof of language skills
- Detailed description of the research project
- Confirmation from a local supervising university lecturer or confirmation from the institution on which the thesis will be written.
Duration: 1.5 - 6 months
Application documents:
- Completed and signed application form
- Letter of application or motivation (approx. 1 page)
- curriculum vitae
- Certificate of study
- Proof of previous academic achievements
- Letter of recommendation from a university teacher at ASH Berlin with the title of professor
- Proof of language skills
- Letter of Confirmation from the internship position
- Description of the internship (flyer, internet printout)
Duration: 3 weeks - 6 months, at least 25 lessons per week.
Application documents:
- Completed and signed application form
- Letter of application or motivation (approx. 1 page)
- curriculum vitae
- Study certificate
- Proof of previous academic achievements
- Letter of recommendation from a university teacher at ASH Berlin with the title of professor
- Proof of language skills
- Confirmation from a university where a language course is to be completed
- Course description
- signed printout of the ASH internal online application.
Note: The online platform "MoveON" is provided by QS Unisolution. By registering and using the portal, you agree that the International Office of ASH Berlin may view the data you enter there and use it exclusively for the purpose of processing your stay abroad. Your personal data will be treated confidentially in accordance with data protection law and used exclusively for the stated purpose. Further information can be found in the data protection declaration of ASH Berlin and QS Unisolution. If you have any technical questions about the online platform, please send an e-mail to studyabroad@ash-berlin.eu.
Duration: up to 6 weeks
Application documents:
- Completed and signed application form
- Letter of application or motivation (approx. 1 page)
- curriculum vitae
- Certificate of study
- Proof of previous academic achievements
- Letter of recommendation from a university teacher at ASH Berlin with the title of professor
- Proof of language skills
- Official description of the specialized course/workshop
- Confirmation from the institution
- Signed printout of the ASH internal online application
Note: The online platform "MoveON" is provided by QS Unisolution. By registering and using the portal, you agree that the International Office of ASH Berlin may view the data you enter there and use it exclusively for the purpose of processing your stay abroad. Your personal data will be treated confidentially in accordance with data protection law and used exclusively for the stated purpose. Further information can be found in the data protection declaration of ASH Berlin and QS Unisolution. If you have any technical questions about the online platform, please send an e-mail to studyabroad@ash-berlin.eu.
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The decision regarding the awarding of the scholarship will be made within approximately one month after the application deadline.
Please make sure that the documents submitted are complete. Submit your application documents compiled in one pdf document currently only by email to auslandspraktikum@ ash-berlin.euein.
In the case of internship projects, the confirmation of the internship site can also be submitted later by arrangement.
* The countries in the Erasmus+ area are the 27 EU countries plus the UK, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Serbia, Republic of Northern Macedonia and Turkey.
Further financing options
Important: Applications for further funding opportunities are not made via the International Office, but via the scholarship providers, foundations and institutions themselves.
Scholarships
In addition to domestic funding, students can also receive foreign allowances, tuition fees and travel expenses for studies or internships abroad via the Auslands-BAföG. This funding abroad can be combined with an Erasmus+ or PROMOS scholarship (current allowance: 300 euros). Furthermore, the Erasmus+ Social Top-Ups "Students with disabilities", "Students with chronic illness" and "Students with child(ren)" are not eligible for BAföG abroad.
As different regulations apply to the calculation of funding abroad, students who are not entitled to BAföG in Germany may also be eligible for funding. You can find a non-binding calculation option here.
Applications for BAföG abroad are not processed exclusively by the Studentenwerk Berlin, but by various BAföG offices in Germany, each of which is responsible for certain countries. The responsibilities of the offices can be viewed here .
Note: The application should be submitted to the responsible office at least 6-8 months before the planned stay abroad.
Where: Worldwide
What: Studies, internship
With the HAW.International scholarship, the DAAD supports students' stays abroad worldwide. Study semesters, internships and final theses abroad are supported. Funding is available for both Bachelor's and Master's degree courses. At the time of application, students must be enrolled in at least their second semester.
The funding comprises monthly scholarship installments, travel allowances and, if applicable, other benefits - depending on the type of stay and destination country. Detailed information on the duration and amount of funding can be found here.
Where: Worldwide
What: Studies, internship, thesis
The GFPS (Association for Student Exchange in Central and Eastern Europe) awards scholarships for study visits and language courses in Poland and the Czech Republic.
The funding includes a monthly scholarship installment to cover living costs as well as additional local support. Requirements include knowledge of the respective national language and a maximum age of 29 years (for doctoral students: 31 years). Further information on the scholarship can be found here.
Where: Poland and the Czech Republic
What: Study, language course
Every year, the German National Academic Foundation awards scholarships for a two-semester study visit to a university in China. The program is aimed at students of all disciplines from the end of the 2nd semester.
The funding includes a monthly scholarship, a travel allowance and other services to prepare for and carry out your studies. You can find more detailed information here.
Where: China
What: Study
The German National Academic Foundation supports study visits of one to two semesters in selected cities in Central, South-Eastern and Eastern Europe. Part of the program is a preparatory intensive language course in the host country.
The scholarship is aimed at Bachelor's and Master's students of all disciplines from the end of the second semester. The scholarship includes a monthly stipend, a travel allowance and other benefits. A list of target countries and further information can be found here.
Where: Central, South-Eastern and Eastern Europe
What: Studies
The Franco-German Youth Office (DFJW) supports subject-related internships in France lasting between 4 weeks and 3 months. The prerequisite is that the internship is subject-related and is recognized by the home university as part of the course of study. The application must be submitted at least one month before the start of the internship.
Further information on the scholarship and tips on finding an internship in France can be found here.
Where: France
What: Internship
The ASA program is aimed at young people who want to get involved in social and development policy. It combines seminars with a project internship lasting several months in a country in the Global South - including Africa, Latin America, South-East Europe and Central, South and East Asia.
Funding is provided to work on projects with local partner organizations, e.g. in the fields of education, the environment or social development. Participation includes intensive professional and intercultural preparation as well as a financial grant.
Further information and the application procedure can be found here.
Where: Africa, Latin America, South-East Europe, Central, South and East Asia
What: Project internships
The JASSO scholarship (Japan Student Services Organization) supports international Bachelor's and Master's students who are enrolled at a Japanese university for one semester (up to 12 months) as part of an exchange program. Applications for the scholarship are made exclusively via the Japanese host university as part of an official exchange agreement. It is not possible for students to apply directly. Information on requirements, selection criteria and deadlines must be researched independently.
Further information can be found here.
Where: Japan
What: Study semester
The ASEM-DUO Korea Fellowship Program supports bilateral exchange projects between German and South Korean universities. Funding is provided for a four-month study visit as part of a fixed exchange tandem: one student from Germany and one student from South Korea each spend one semester at the partner university. The funding is aimed at Bachelor's and Master's students from all disciplines. The prerequisite is cooperation between the two universities.
The funding comprises flat-rate scholarship installments for both students. Applications are not made individually, but jointly via the participating universities.
Further information on the program and how to apply can be found here.
Where: South Korea
What: Study semester
Fulbright Germany offers a variety of scholarships for study visits and research projects in the USA. The programs are aimed at Bachelor's and Master's students from all disciplines and generally support one to two semesters abroad at a US university.
A particular concern of the Fulbright Commission is the promotion of intercultural exchange between Germany and the United States. In the scholarship overview you will find information on the various programs, requirements and application deadlines.
Where: USA
What: Study, research
Social media scholarships
As part of the "Study abroad - EXPERIENCE IT!" initiative, students who are studying, doing an internship or taking a language course abroad can work as correspondents. We are looking for committed social media users who would like to share their experiences abroad in a creative way. The work is supported by a monthly fee, technical equipment and editorial support. Further information on the application and the process can be found here.
Where: worldwide
What: studies, internship, language courses
Students who organize their study place via GOstralia! GOmerica! can apply to become social media ambassadors or bloggers. The prerequisite is that the chosen university does not offer its own social media scholarship. The application and content (e.g. stories, reels, blog texts) will be implemented via Instagram, TikTok or blog channels. Further details about the application and your tasks can be found here.
Where: USA, Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia
What: Study
Foundations and databases
In the scholarship database of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) you will find a comprehensive overview of all DAAD funding programs for study, research and internship stays abroad.
The database is aimed at students, graduates and doctoral candidates from all disciplines and enables a targeted search for suitable scholarships - depending on the destination country, type of stay and study phase. Further information can be found here.
Where: worldwide
What: study, internship, research
The Robert Bosch Stiftung supports a wide range of projects in the fields of education, health, science and international understanding. Students, graduates and scientists are supported.
Current calls for proposals and funding opportunities can be found here via the project search on the Foundation's website.
Where: worldwide
What: projects
In the British Council's scholarship database you will find a wide range of scholarship opportunities for a study visit to the United Kingdom. The offers are aimed at students studying for a Bachelor's or Master's degree in various disciplines. You can search specifically for suitable programs - depending on the study phase, country of origin or desired university.
Applications are usually made directly via the respective university in the UK. You should therefore find out about the exact requirements and application modalities for the specific scholarship. Further information can be found here.
Where: UK
What: Study
The Australian government's scholarship database provides an overview of numerous funding opportunities for international students. Funding is available for study and research stays at Australian universities - partly from the universities themselves, partly through state or private programs. The offers are aimed at Bachelor's, Master's and, in some cases, doctoral students.
Applications are usually made directly via the Australian host university. The prerequisite is usually acceptance as an exchange student or as part of an existing partnership program.
The type and amount of funding varies depending on the program. Further information and the scholarship search can be found here.
Where: Australia
What: Study, research
The list of the Association of German Foundations provides an overview of the largest foundations in Germany. It serves as an entry point for independent research into funding opportunities - e.g. for study or research projects.
You can find more information here.
The European Funding Guide offers a large database of scholarships and other funding opportunities for study projects - mainly in Europe, but also worldwide. Further information can be found here.
Where: Europe, partly worldwide
What: Study
Loans
The educational loan from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) supports students in advanced phases of their education with low-interest loans. Among other things, semesters abroad and internships can be funded, provided they are related to the content of the domestic course of study.
Further information and the online application procedure can be found here.
Deutsche Bildung supports students in financing their studies, internships or language courses abroad. Funding is provided via a non-profit study fund.
In addition to financial support, the program offers access to an accompanying training and coaching program. Applications are possible all year round.
Further information can be found here.
The Studentische Darlehnskasse e.V. (DAKA Berlin) is a non-profit association for student financing. It grants low-interest loans to students and doctoral candidates - also for compulsory internships, Master's studies or semesters abroad.
The loan is open to students of all disciplines - regardless of income, age or course of study.
Further information can be found here.
