For citizens or nationals of the United States in an undergraduate program in full-time
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program supports undergraduate students in good standing to study or intern abroad who might otherwise not participate in an exchange program due to financial constraints. The scholarship funds cover eligible costs and related expenses.
Applications can be submitted in two scholarship terms.
It is a program of the U. S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
In a partnership with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the Gilman-DAAD Germany Scholarship provides 40 scholarships.
You can find further information about the requirements of the Gilman-DAAD Germany Scholarship under https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/applicants/eligibility/
For citizens of European Union and third countries associated with ERASMUS +
The Erasmus+ traineeship abroad for students supports any student to intern in a relevant field for the degree-related learning and for personal development needs. This grant is calculated on a monthly basis and provides
- a basic grant amount of EUR 540, and
- an internship topup of EUR 150.
Erasmus+ traineeship is awarded to
- internships between 2 to 12 months.
STIBET program
Scholarships for Research Interns in 2026
The International Office (IO) at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg (THA) awards scholarships to participants in the Research Internship (RI) program, subject to the availability of funds. Please note: The scholarships offered generally exclude simultaneous dual funding through scholarships or similar programs from Erasmus or the DAAD!
Funding
The scholarships are awarded as part of the DAAD’s STIBET program and are funded by the German Federal Foreign Office.
Type of Scholarship
The scholarships offered are partial scholarships of up to €500 per month for a maximum duration of 3 months. A selection committee at THA determines the duration and amount of the funding, taking into account the respective eligibility criteria.
Eligibility is limited to participants of the RI program at THA whose home university is a THA partner or with which a partnership is being considered.
Eligibility criteria
- Personal qualifications
- Financial need
- Academic performance
Documentation supporting each eligibility criterion must be kept on hand and submitted upon request if deemed necessary. In cases where candidates are equally qualified, preference will be given to students who have not yet received financial aid from THA at the time of application.
Application
A prerequisite is a successful application to the RI Program at THA. Applications for the scholarship itself must be submitted using a separate application form, which is available upon request from the RI Program coordinator, Frederic Wagner. This form must be filled out and sent to the RI Program coordinator. During the application process, the applicant may be asked to fill out additional forms or submit supplementary documents (e.g. regarding the eligibility criteria). Applicants are advised to be prepared for this and to be available on short notice.
Selection Process
A selection committee at THA decides on the awarding of scholarships, taking into account the eligibility criteria as well as the requirements of the funding agency. The committee determines the duration and amount of the funding. The selection committee consists of representatives from the International Office.
The initial screening is generally based on the application materials. The final selection may be made following personal interviews. Selection interviews will not be conducted if it is clear from the application materials submitted that a particular candidate is clearly the most suitable applicant.
Scholarships are awarded subject to the availability of funds—there is no legal entitlement to them! Students will be notified of the results via email.
Application Deadline
Applications may be submitted at any time until October 1, 2026, as long as funding is available.
Contact person:Frederic Wagner