Special programme for Ukrainian refugees in Germany

For refuge seekers from Ukraine who wish to continue their studies in Germany: ‘Brot für die Welt’ offers support for students from Ukraine.

The special programme for Ukrainian refugees supports socially committed young people who have studied in Ukraine. These people may be Ukrainian citizens or people from third countries.

Support is provided in three ways:

Support to obtain a degree (bachelor’s or master’s degree; state examination; doctorate in exceptional cases) in Germany;
Empowerment to pursue development, social and charitable work in the refugee community and in German society;
Opportunities for networking between the scholarship holders, Brot für die Welt and various civil society networks.

Who can apply?

The programme is aimed at young refugees from Ukraine who are seeking asylum in Germany
Candidates are nominated for the scholarship by a Protestant student congregation, a faith-based charitable organisation, a university, etc. The nominating institution also provides local support;
There is no age limit, but candidates up to 40 years are preferred.

What does this programme offer?

Financial aid: Monthly scholarship to cover living costs, payment of semester fees and, if applicable, tuition fees and health insurance
Mentoring and support during the scholarship (STIPE): The study accompanying programme includes both introductory seminars as well as specialised seminars in development and ecumenism.

Application requierements

A-levels/university entrance qualification and/or fulfilment of the admission requirements for the desired course of study
Social commitment in a professional and/or voluntary capacity in Germany or in the country of origin
Lack of means to pay for studies in Germany
Resident of Germany
Humanitarian residence permit, residence under the Asylum Seekers Act or comparable status
Not entitled to training assistance from the state (BAföG); letter of rejection must be submitted
Submission of a proposal for an initiative project or proposal to continue previous volunteer work

Application deadline

Applications are accepted throughout the year. A committee meets every 1 to 2 months to approve scholarship applications.
Please note that the application documents should be received at least 4 months before the start of the programme.

Further information about the programme and the application form can be found on the Brot für die Welt website.