Are you looking for a free opportunity to study abroad in an educationally qualified country? If yes then we have you covered! This time, Scholarships DB is here with another free opportunity to study in Germany.

Applications are now open for the SBW Berlin Scholarships 2024 for students from around the world to study in Germany. With this scholarship, you can choose to pursue whether a bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree in various available fields. The scholarship is totally funded meaning you don’t have to pay for any of your education-related costs.

The SBW Berlin scholarship program is one of the most prestigious scholarships announced on an annual basis to support young talents to pursue their academic dreams. Students who succeed this scholarship will have to choose from some of the top universities of Applied Science in Berlin and Potsdam. Students who are not in a good financial situation are highly encouraged to apply as they have higher chances of acceptance. To find further details about the program, keep reading as we delve into the complete information about SBW Berlin Scholarships!

Brief Details:

• Location: Germany
• Funded By: SBW Berlin
• Deadline: Varies
• Degree: Undergraduate & Postgraduate
• Funding Type: Fully Funded
• Open to: Eastern Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa (Even Refugees Can Apply)
• Duration: 2 to 4 Years
• Fields: Multiple Fields
• Deadline: Varies

Benefits:

• Free shared accommodation for every successful student
• A monthly living allowance
• Full tuition fees
• Travel costs
• Free opportunity to study in Europe and networking with like-minded people

Eligibility Criteria:

• Age: 18 – 30 Years
• Grade: Average grades should be equivalent to 2.0 based on the German grades point).
• Applicants should not have have any first-degree family member in the Germany.
• Applicants are ought to provide proof of their poor financial situation.
• Student visa or residence permit holders are also eligible for the purpose of pursuing studies.
• Students who have gained funding for their studies through government or any other institution are not eligible as this scholarship program targets people with poor financial situation.
• Applicants must submit their application for scholarship before the beginning of their university education or they must be enrolled in the first or second semester at a state-recognized university.
• Students should also have volunteering experience in the social sector.
• Candidates who have resided in Germany for 18 months before the this scholarship’s application are not eligible.

Note: Students from developing countries are highly encouraged to apply.

Required Documents:

• Two Recommendation letters
• Financial Statement
• Motivation Letter
• CV/Résumé
• Copy of certificate of last attended school/college
• Academic transcript.
• Proof of admission to the university where you intend to study (should be in Berlin or Potsdam)
• Employment, training and internship certificates
• Language Certificate
• Other Achievements

Note: All documents must be submitted in German or English Language

How to Apply? (Complete Application Process):

• Before applying for the scholarship make sure to get your admission from any of the eligible universities in Berlin or Potsdam.
• The application process is completely online.
• Click on the “APPLY NOW” button below and you will be taken to the application screen.
• Fill the application form and submit all the necessary documents and finally submit your application.
• After submission, the scholarship committee will inform you for further processes in 14 days.
• After all, email the recommendation or motivational letters, certificates and supporting documents to application@sbw.berlin in German or English.

Note: Only complete applications will be considered.

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Here is a simplified infographic to help you better understand the application process:

Other Important Links:

• More information about the scholarship at this link.
• Important information for refugees willing to apply at this link.
• FAQs at this link.

DB Group’s Consultancy Guide and Tips for SBW Berlin Scholarships:

• Before submitting any application, make sure to read all the information and then act accordingly.
• Make sure to not use any AI tools for writing your motivation letters or other required documents as they will be processed and detected. Students who have used those tools will be terminated from the scholarship program completely.
• Insure your recommendation letters are legit and from reputable employers or instructors. Also remember to have the stamp of the respective organizations on your recommendation letters as it will make them stand out.
• The last but not least, be patient as the selection criteria takes time.

Other Important Information:

As mentioned before, this scholarship is totally funded; therefore, the SBW Berlin organization will provide both financial and other assistance for a period of at least 48 months based on the program. And it is also mentionable that if students fail 3 exams during their studies, they will be terminated from the scholarship.

Students who fail to provide enough information about their extracurricular activities in the social sector might also be taken out of the scholarship program. After the graduation, students must report to SBW Berlin and submit copies of their diploma and other certificates of achievements.