Alfred Toepfer Stiftung & Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes: You and Europe Scholarship Programme
The European Scholarship Programme You and Europe is aimed at European students wishing to complete a Master’s degree in Germany. “Europe” in this case is to be understood in its geographical entirety and thus independent of...
- Provider
- Alfred Toepfer Stiftung & Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes
- Host country
- Germany
- Deadline
- annually on 23 February
Eligibility & requirements at a glance
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- Who can apply
- The You and Europe Scholarship Programme is open to European students wishing to attend a 3- or 4-semester Master's programme in Germany (including bi-national programmes), starting their studies in autumn 2026. Open to students of all disciplines at universities and universities of applied sciences (except students at colleges of art and music and those at universities of applied sciences studying in the visual and performing arts, design, film and music). Open to students who have achieved above-average results in their previous studies and who have shown outstanding commitment to their studies (10-15% top performers of the year).
- Funding
- Partial Funding
- Study level
- Masters
- Deadline
- annually on 23 February
Key eligibility criteria
- The You and Europe Scholarship Programme is open to European students wishing to attend a 3- or 4-semester Master's programme in Germany (including bi-national programmes), starting their studies in autumn 2026. Open to students of all disciplines at universities and universities of applied sciences (except students at colleges of art and music and those at universities of applied sciences studying in the visual and performing arts, design, film and music). Open to students who have achieved above-average results in their previous studies and who have shown outstanding commitment to their studies (10-15% top performers of the year).
Recorded funding information
- Partial Funding
About the Alfred Toepfer Stiftung & Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes: You and Europe Scholarship Programme (2026)
Funding information
The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.
- Partial Funding
Alfred Toepfer Stiftung & Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes: You and Europe Scholarship Programme eligibility
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- The You and Europe Scholarship Programme is open to European students wishing to attend a 3- or 4-semester Master's programme in Germany (including bi-national programmes), starting their studies in autumn 2026. Open to students of all disciplines at universities and universities of applied sciences (except students at colleges of art and music and those at universities of applied sciences studying in the visual and performing arts, design, film and music). Open to students who have achieved above-average results in their previous studies and who have shown outstanding commitment to their studies (10-15% top performers of the year).
Alfred Toepfer Stiftung & Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes: You and Europe Scholarship Programme document information
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How to apply for the Alfred Toepfer Stiftung & Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes: You and Europe Scholarship Programme 2026
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- 1Check the provider's process
Consult https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?status=&origin=&subjectGrps=&daad=&intention=&q=&page=1&detail=10000639 to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
- 2Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: The You and Europe Scholarship Programme is open to European students wishing to attend a 3- or 4-semester Master's programme in Germany (including bi-national programmes), starting their studies in autumn 2026. Open to students of all disciplines at universities and universities of applied sciences (except students at colleges of art and music and those at universities of applied sciences studying in the visual and performing arts, design, film and music). Open to students who have achieved above-average results in their previous studies and who have shown outstanding commitment to their studies (10-15% top performers of the year).. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
- 3Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: annually on 23 February. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
Alfred Toepfer Stiftung & Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes: You and Europe Scholarship Programme deadline & application timeline
Provider deadline information: annually on 23 February. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out
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- Planning suggestion: 6 months out
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadlineannually on 23 February
Provider deadline information: annually on 23 February. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.
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Who can apply for the Alfred Toepfer Stiftung & Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes: You and Europe Scholarship Programme?+
The You and Europe Scholarship Programme is open to European students wishing to attend a 3- or 4-semester Master's programme in Germany (including bi-national programmes), starting their studies in autumn 2026. Open to students of all disciplines at universities and universities of applied sciences (except students at colleges of art and music and those at universities of applied sciences studying in the visual and performing arts, design, film and music). Open to students who have achieved above-average results in their previous studies and who have shown outstanding commitment to their studies (10-15% top performers of the year).
What funding does the Alfred Toepfer Stiftung & Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes: You and Europe Scholarship Programme offer?+
Listed funding: Partial Funding. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.
When is the application deadline?+
Provider deadline information: annually on 23 February. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.
What documents do I need to apply?+
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.
How do I check the application process?+
Consult https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?status=&origin=&subjectGrps=&daad=&intention=&q=&page=1&detail=10000639 to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: The You and Europe Scholarship Programme is open to European students wishing to attend a 3- or 4-semester Master's programme in Germany (including bi-national programmes), starting their studies in autumn 2026. Open to students of all disciplines at universities and universities of applied sciences (except students at colleges of art and music and those at universities of applied sciences studying in the visual and performing arts, design, film and music). Open to students who have achieved above-average results in their previous studies and who have shown outstanding commitment to their studies (10-15% top performers of the year).. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: annually on 23 February. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
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