OpenFieldHamburg Merit Scholarship for Outstanding International Postgraduate Students
Merit-based living allowance scholarship financed by the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, awarded to outstanding international students enrolled in regular degree programs at Universität Hamburg.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Outstanding academic performance in first degree (minimum 'gut' equivalent)
- English language proficiency
- Met institutional language requirements
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Detailed academic plan and active engagement in intercultural student initiatives
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic evaluation letters from UHH professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €850/month tax-free living scholarship awarded directly by the City of Hamburg
- Application fee
- €0
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 tuition charges
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Annual selection round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Hamburg documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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