COPERNICUS BERLIN is pleased to offer the International Excellence Scholarship Program (IES). The program is open to talented young people so that they can deepen their academic knowledge, gain professional experience and make global contacts.

As part of the IES program, COPERNICUS BERLIN offers 3 funding opportunities: Full Scholarship, Partial Scholarship Plus, and Partial Scholarship. With this IES program, you get a chance to gain specialist knowledge at the best German universities (HU Berlin, FU Berlin, HWR Berlin, and the University of Potsdam).

COPERNICUS BERLIN is a non-profit organization established in Berlin, in 2000. It is organized by young people (students and graduates) on a voluntary and non-profit basis. It significantly contributes to the expansion of international cooperation in education and creates an intensive intercultural exchange platform.

Why study in Germany? Whether it’s a bachelor’s, master’s, state examination or doctorate – in Germany there is a wide range of courses and degrees. Studying in Germany represents a great opportunity for some young people not only from Europe but from all over the world. Students benefit from a first-class education system, learn a new language and can gain some experience in this interesting country.

Application Deadline: Applications will open on 1 April 2023 for the summer semester and will close on 30 June 2023.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: DAAD
• Department: NA
• Course Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
• Award: Fully-Funded
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: 12
• Nationality: International
• The award can be taken in Germany

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 will be awarded to students of all subjects (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD)
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
• Be a student (bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate) at the time the scholarship begins.
• No older than 28 at the time the scholarship begins.
• The scholarship holders get a place at the Free University of Berlin, Humboldt University of Berlin, Berlin School of Economics and Law or the University of Potsdam.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: The application process consists of three stages:
• 1) Online application via the Application Form
• Application period: October 1st – December 30th (for the following winter semester), April 01 – June 30 (for the following summer semester). Only successfully passed applicants will be informed about the next step
• 2) Tasks Phase: The selected candidates are given specific tasks to complete, including a tutorial task via a YouTube channel. Only successfully passed applicants will be informed about the next step
• 3) Interview Phase: The selected candidates will be invited to the Skype interview.
• Supporting Documents: The following documents are required for a successful application:
• 1) Complete the tabular curriculum vitae (CV) with the photo. It should be written chronologically and in German or English.
• 2) University certificates in the original language  (also called Transcript of Records, study book) is the provisional overview of grades for all university subjects, which you receive at the end of each semester after successful examinations.
• Admission Requirements: At the time of application, the candidates need to be enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master or PhD program at a university. There are no subject restrictions.
• Language Requirement: Knowledge of German language skills of at least B1 or English language skills of at least B1.

Benefits

As part of the IES program, COPERNICUS BERLIN offers 3 funding opportunities: Full Scholarship, Partial Scholarship Plus, and Partial Scholarship.

1) The Full Scholarship consists of the following parts:

• Pocket money is paid monthly
• Health insurance costs are reimbursed
• The costs for accommodation, enrollment, liability insurance, educational trips, social meetings, administration, welcome package, cultural events, international seminars, advice, support and workshops are covered directly by COPERNICUS BERLIN.

2) The Partial Scholarship Plus consists of the following parts:

• Pocket money is paid monthly
• The costs for accommodation, enrollment, liability insurance, educational trips, social meetings, administration, welcome package, cultural events, international seminars, advice, support and workshops are covered directly by COPERNICUS BERLIN.

3) The Partial Scholarship consists of the following parts:

• Pocket money is paid monthly
• The costs for enrollment, liability insurance, educational trips, social meetings, administration, welcome package, cultural events, international seminars, advice, support and workshops are covered directly by COPERNICUS BERLIN.
• The costs for accommodation for two months (EUR 1,650) must be paid, the rest will be covered by COPERNICUS BERLIN.

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