Copernicus Berlin is excited to announce its International Excellence Scholarship Programme for students from Eastern and Southeastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. This prestigious scholarship offers an opportunity to spend a semester at top universities in Berlin, providing financial support, cultural experiences, and valuable internships.

Applicants must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD programme at a higher education institution and must have above-average academic grades. The scholarship is open to students from Eastern and Southeastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. Eligible countries include Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kosovo, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Northern Macedonia, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.

Copernicus Berlin is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering international education and cultural exchange. Through its International Excellence Scholarship Programme, it provides students from Eastern and Southeastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia the opportunity to study at top universities in Berlin. Copernicus Berlin aims to develop well-rounded individuals equipped with the knowledge, skills, and cross-cultural understanding necessary for future leadership roles.

Application Deadline: 

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Copernicus Berlin
• Department: N/A
• Course Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
• Award: Full or partial scholarship covering various costs including accommodation, insurance, and cultural events
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: Approximately 12 scholarships per year
• Nationality: Students from Eastern and Southeastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia
• The award can be taken in: Germany (Berlin)

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kosovo, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Northern Macedonia, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship is available for all fields of study offered by the universities in Berlin (HU Berlin, FU Berlin, HWR Berlin, University of Potsdam).
• Admissible Criteria: Applicants must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD programme at a higher education institution and possess above-average grades.

How to Apply

You can find information on the required application documents here.

Benefits

• Full Scholarship: Covers monthly pocket money, health insurance, accommodation, enrolment fees, liability insurance, educational trips, social events, and cultural activities.
• Partial Scholarship PLUS: Similar to the full scholarship but requires participants to cover their own travel and health insurance costs.
• Partial Scholarship: Covers all costs except for 2 months of accommodation (1,650 EUR), travel, and health insurance, which must be paid by the participants.

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