Funding note 1Deutschlandstipendium (Germany Scholarship): €300/month; Merit-based; Deadline: Varies (typically December–January for next WS); ~300–500 scholarships available annually at FAU; Application info: https://www.bafög.de/bafoeg/en/index.htmlFunding note 2FAU Germany Scholarship (Deutschlandstipendium by FAU): €300/month (€3,600 total per year for 2 semesters); Renewable annually; Merit + need-based; Application deadline varies (typically January for next winter semester); Grants to top-performing studentsFunding note 3DAAD Scholarships (Master’s/PhD): €934–€1,400+/month; Highly competitive; Covers tuition, living stipend, insurance; For development-related programsFunding note 4DAAD Graduation Scholarship (Abschlussförderung): €1,000 one-time payment; For international students in final semester; Application deadline: November 21, 2025 (for next cycle)Funding note 5DAAD Merit Scholarship: Funding for international students with excellent grades + outstanding social/intercultural commitment; Application via International OfficeFunding note 6DAAD Equal Opportunity Scholarship: Support for international students facing special social challenges (refugee background, health restrictions, care obligations); 4-month funding for fall semester only; 2026 application: August–SeptemberFunding note 7DAAD Development-Oriented Postgraduate Courses (EPOS): Funding for Master’s in development-related fieldsFunding note 8Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung Scholarship: For international students pursuing Master’s/PhDFunding note 9PROMOS Scholarship: Partial funding for study abroad, internships, language courses, thesis abroad; Deadlines: January, June, DecemberFunding note 10ERASMUS+ Scholarship: For exchange students; Grants vary (~€300–€350/month)Funding note 11Bavarian State Scholarship (Free State of Bavaria): Limited funding; Check availability