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Scholarships offered by THWS
For the academic year 2026/2027, scholarships funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) will be available for:
- outstanding students based on academic merit, and
- students from regions affected by humanitarian crises.
Eligible students can apply for:
- A tuition fee contribution of EUR 2,500 per academic year for the Pre-Year Engineering Science at GJU.
- A contribution of EUR 250 towards German language course fees for students enrolled in either the Pre-Year or the Bachelor's degree programme in Engineering Science.
Application deadline: Tuesday, 15 September 2026, 23:59 CET.
More information about application requirements and how to apply here.
Application deadline: Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 23:59. CET.
More information about application requirements and how to apply here.
Application deadline: Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 23:59. CET.
Apply here: https://stipsys.uni-passau.de/public/application.xhtml?pID=1199
In the academic year 2026/27, the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) is offering scholarships for the most meritorious students and/or students from regions of crisis in the programme B.Eng. Engineering Science from funds provided by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
Eligibility
The Call for Applications is open to students from non-EU countries accepted to the B.Eng. Engineering Science at THWS in the academic year 2026/27.
The scholarships are granted for one online German course at the German Language Centre at GJU under the condition that
the performance of the applicants is above average (based on their higher education entrance qualification, GPA above 80%) OR
in the case of regions in crisis scholarship applicants, the status of “region in crisis” applies (assessment based on the current security situation with consideration of information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office and/or the WHO list of Humanitarian crises)
funds provided by DAAD remain available.
Application Phase and Deadline
Students from non-EU countries accepted to the above-mentioned programme can apply for scholarships for German Courses in the academic year 2026/2027, starting from Sunday, 9 August 2026. The deadline for submitting the applications is Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 23:59. CET.
Pre-Requisites and Application Requirements
Applicants must register at the Bavarian scholarship portal STIPSYS https://stipsys.uni-passau.de/public/index.xhtml.
They fill in the application form in the STIPSYS portaland upload all required documents using the following link: https://stipsys.uni-passau.de/public/application.xhtml?pID=1199
Obligatory documents:
CV
Copy of Passport
Higher education entrance qualification/Secondary school certificate (including a certified translation if issued in a language other than English, French or German)
Letter of motivation in English
For applicants from regions of crisis: A written account of how the situation in the applicant’s region has affected and is affecting their educational path (in English)
Optional documents:
Proof of social and/or financial need: Documented, in Jordan, through the Social Security Corporation (for parents who are employed), the Ministry of Industry and Trade (for self-employed parents), or an equivalent authority. For applicants from third countries, equivalent documentation verified by the relevant embassy is required.
Proof of disability, documented by an official certificate or supporting documentation issued by a competent authority or a licensed physician.
The selection process is based on the submitted documents and will be finalized by an independent selection committee. Scholarships will be awarded based primarily on academic merit (GPA) as well as social/humanitarian need (for applicants from regions of crisis/in need). In the event of identical GPAs, the motivation letter (including social aspects) and diversity aspects will serve as secondary selection criteria.
Please kindly note that the described THWS scholarships from funds provided by DAAD can only be awarded if a selected applicant enrols at THWS in the B.Eng. Engineering Science and does not receive another scholarship with the same purpose.
Scholarship Benefits and Financial Support [1]
The scholarship includes a contribution to the course fees of EUR 250 for one online German Language Course at the GLC of GJU.
Appeals Procedure:
After the deadline, the applications will be reviewed by a committee. The initial results are planned to be communicated to the candidates in the week starting from 11 October 2026.
After the announcement of the decision, there will be an appeal phase of 48 hours. Only appeals sent in the mentioned appeal phase to pre-year@thws.de will be considered. Please state your complaint as specifically as possible so that we can work on your request thoroughly and in a timely manner.
Disclaimer: THWS Online GATE conducts the scholarship selection process in accordance with the applicable THWS and DAAD regulations. Scholarships are subject to the availability of DAAD funding. THWS reserves the right to withdraw a scholarship in the event of administrative errors, false or misleading information provided by the applicant, or other circumstances affecting eligibility. As scholarships are limited in number and awarded on a competitive basis, THWS cannot guarantee that any applicant will receive a scholarship.
[1] The provision of scholarships is always subject to the availability of DAAD funds.
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Further funding options
Apart from the THWS scholarships, students may consider other ways to finance their studies.
External scholarships
Numerous foundations and organisations offer scholarships based on academic achievement, social engagement or specific fields of study.
Examples include:
- the Deutschlandstipendium,
- DAAD scholarships,
- and various gifted scholarship organisations.
Student loans
Depending on your country of residence, government or private student loan programmes may be available.
Part-time studies
Our Bachelor's programmes can be completed in a part-time study track, allowing students to combine their studies with employment.
Interested in supporting our students?
We welcome companies, foundations and private donors who would like to invest in the education of students from humanitarian crisis regions.
Learn more about our scholarship and sponsorship opportunities on our Fundraising page.