International students have the opportunity to receive financial support to successfully complete their studies (graduation scholarships). Graduation scholarships within the framework of the STIBET I program are funded by the DAAD from funds provided by the Federal Foreign Office. These grants are usually awarded for a maximum of one semester and can be applied for at the International Office. The graduation scholarships are intended to enable foreign students to prepare for their final exams without financial worries. They are awarded taking into account financial need (especially for students who have previously financed their studies through part-time jobs) and good academic performance.

Scholarship amount for 2026: 3 months at €500.00

Requirements: 

• Bachelor Students
• No German citizenship
• Recognizable, successful completion within one year possible
• Financial need
• University entrance qualification from a university abroad

Application documents:

• Latest certificate of enrollment
• Identification document
• Curriculum vitae
• Transcript
• University entrance qualification
• Short letter of motivation (max. 1 page) explaining why you need financial support and how you have financed your studies so far

Applications must be submitted to the International Office, Ms. Annika Klein (annika.klein@hs-pforzheim.de). Applications must be submitted at least 1 month before the possible start of the scholarship, but no later than August 15, 2026 for scholarships in 2026. 

Further information: 

• No funding is permitted during semesters abroad or university Absence ("Urlaubssemester")
• No double funding from other DAAD funds
• Double funding with other scholarships: max. €492.00/month
• Additional income (e.g., part-time job): Max. €1095.00/month during the funding period
• Payment only to European accounts with IBAN number (WISE accounts not possible)

The scholarships for greater equality are specifically aimed at students facing particular challenges in their studies. These include students with a refugee background, children, disabilities, or chronic illnesses. The scholarships under the STIBET I program are funded by the DAAD with funds from the Federal Foreign Office. These grants are usually awarded for a maximum of one semester and can be applied for at the International Office. The scholarships are intended to enable foreign students to study without financial worries. They are awarded taking into account financial need and good academic performance to date.

Scholarship amount for 2026: 3 months at €500.00

Requirements: 

• Bachelor Students
• No German citizenship
• Financial need
• University entrance qualification from a university abroad
• Either refugee background or own children (max. 12 years old) or 50% disability or chronic illness that demonstrably hinders studies

Application documents:

• Current certificate of enrollment
• Identification
• Curriculum
• Transcript
• University entrance qualification
• Short letter of motivation (max. 1 page) explaining why you need financial support and how you have financed your studies so far
• Either residence permit as a refugee, birth certificates of children, disability card or doctor's note (chronic illness)

Applications must be submitted to the International Office, Ms. Annika Klein (annika.klein@hs-pforzheim.de) at least 1 month before the possible start of the scholarship, but no later than August 15, 2026, for scholarships in 2026. 

Further information: 

• No funding is permitted during semesters abroad or university absence ("Urlaubssemester")
• No double funding from other DAAD funds
• Double funding with other scholarships: max. €492.00/month
• Additional income (e.g., part-time job): Max. €1095.00/month during the funding period
• Payment only to European accounts with IBAN number (WISE accounts not possible)