51³Ô¹ÏÍø

Here we would like to inform you about the scholarship for international students.

General information

51³Ô¹ÏÍø awards scholarships for international students funded through budget resources from the Bavarian government.

It is a one-time financial aid between €500 and €1,800 per semester. You can reapply every semester. The maximum funding period is 36 months.

Please note:

The results for the summer semester will be sent out by mid-July.

The results for the winter semester will be sent out by mid-December.

Requirements:

• who are not eligible for µþ´¡´Úö³Ò due to their nationality (²õ±ð±ð&²Ô²ú²õ±è;§8&²Ô²ú²õ±è;) 
• as of 3rd semester in thei motr bachelor‘s studies enrolled at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
• as of 2nd semester in their master’s studies enrolled at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø (or as of 1st semester in their master’s studies,
  if the bachelor degree has been completed at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø)
• submission of the bachelor's thesis or master's thesis not before 30 June (summer term)
  and 31 December (winter term)
• Merit: good academic records
• Proven need
  Note: Receipt of a waiver or waiver scholarship is included as income
• low parents' income (see BaföG)

During the leave of absence the scholarship won´t be paid.
You can find futher Information about the scholarship for studying with a child at the .

Application period summer semester 2026
13.04.2026-26.04.2026

Documents for the application

Please prepare the following documents for upload (pdf files):

• Motivational letter
  Please explain your financial status (100–200 words in English or German)
• CV/resume
• Residence permit
• 51³Ô¹ÏÍø grade report (can be downloaded from 51³Ô¹ÏÍøonline) Deadline: 15 November / 15 May
• two recommendations
  • not older than one semester
• Proof of applicant’s income (12 months)
  • bank statements of the last 12 months of all bank accounts 
    If not in German or English language, a certified German translation is required by a sworn translator (with official seal!)
    (winter term: 01 April – 30 September and summer term: 01 Oktober – 31 March)
    If there are incoming payments, please explain directly on the bank account statement what kind of payment it is
    (for example: salary, parents support, scholarship, loan ...)
  • and further documents if applicable (work contract, internship contract, scholarship notification, loan contract, µþ´¡´Úö³Ò notification, etc.)

  • If applicable: Birth certificates of your own children

• Proof of parents‘ income or proof of income of spouse if applicable (12 months)
  • if not in German or English language, a certified German translation is required by a sworn translator (with official seal!)
  • not older than one year

  • If applicable: Certificate of residence registration of the spouse, if he/she lives in Germany

Further information:

• Only complete applications can be accepted.
• If you or your lecturer hand in the recommendations later, the deadline (15 November / 15 May) must be adhered to.

The application can be submitted online during the respective application period. A link to the application form for the summer semester 2026 will be published during the application period.

Do you have any questions?

Please do not hesitate to contact us at stipendien.zv@tum.de
We are looking forward to your application!