Brief description:

Goethe University’s Master scholarship programs is a groundbreaking project, and unique in the academic landscape of Germany. For a period of five years (2016-2020), the University is offering 20 scholarships per year for various MSc and MA courses with a special emphasis on research.

Host Institution(s):

Goethe University in Germany

Level and Field(s) of study:

All consecutive Masters Program offered at the University. See full list here.

Target group:

Both German and foreign students can apply.

Scholarship value/inclusions:/duration

The Goethe Goes Global Scholarship offers:

•  A monthly scholarship amount of 1,000€ for the standard period of a master’s programs at Goethe-University (generally 2 years)

•  Support and orientation from an experienced master’s student buddy during your studies

•  Access to seminars focusing on professional skills at our Graduate Academy (GRADE), normally open only to PhD students and postdocs

•  Access to an innovative research environment and networks that connect you with fellow scholarship holders and other advanced researchers

•  Career support through Goethe University’s Research Support Office

Eligibility:

All applicants need to have completed at least two thirds of their bachelor’s degree (or another equivalent or higher degree) at a university outside of Germany.

To qualify for admission to a Master’s programs at Goethe University, you must have already completed a Bachelor’s degree (or another programs at an equivalent level) in a relevant field, and have passed the selection process of the respective program. Please check which Master degree programs you are interested in and whether you meet the application requirements, such as language skills, academic background, etc.

Attention: Please note that certain Master’s programs are embedded in research units. If you apply for a Master’s program you may consider becoming involved in one of the research units (more info in application section).

Application instructions:

Most programmes require you to apply through uni-assist. For a limited number of programs (e.g. Biophysics) the respective department itself is in charge and the documents have to be sent there. Each program page informs you if you have to apply online or through the department. See here

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The scholarship deadline expires  on the same date as the application deadline of the master’s program you apply for, i.e. you should submit your application for the degree program and for the scholarship at the same time.  Deadline varies but is around May-July 2019

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It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.goethe-university-frankfurt.de/58572942/Goethe-Goes-Global-Master-Scholarships