SBW Berlin Scholarship 2027 | Germany | Fully Funded
The SBW Berlin Scholarship is a fully funded funding program for international students who want to study in Germany and engage in social or non‑profit projects during their studies. It is offered by SBW Berlin gGmbH, an organisation that supports socially committed young people from developing countries to pursue academic study and contribute to community development at home and abroad.
Scholarship Benefits
Recipients of the SBW Berlin Scholarship typically receive the following support:
• Coverage of tuition fees for study at a state‑recognized university in Berlin or Potsdam.
• Monthly living allowance (cost‑of‑living support) to help with basic expenses while enrolled.
• A furnished room in shared student flats provided by SBW Berlin during the funding period.
• Possible travel contribution for the journey to Germany before the start of studies and for the journey home after successful completion of the degree.
• Mentoring and advising on academic and social project progress.
Funding duration depends on the standard period of study (minimum 30 days up to a maximum of 48 months) and is reviewed periodically.
Who Can Apply
The SBW Berlin Scholarship is open to international applicants who meet general academic, social, and personal criteria:
• International students whose home countries are in need of development support.
• Be between 18 and 30 years old at the time of application.
• Have professional or volunteer experience in the non‑profit or social sector (e.g., letters of recommendation from relevant organisations).
• A university entrance qualification and intention to enroll in or be enrolled in the first, second, or third semester of a degree program.
• Demonstrate financial need (relatively low household income).
• Have not lived in Germany for more than 18 months prior to application.
• No first‑degree family members permanently residing in Germany.
• Intend to continue social or charity work (especially in their home country) after graduation.
Applicants must separately apply for admission to a recognised German university in Berlin or Potsdam as part of the process.
Levels of Study Supported
The scholarship supports study at the undergraduate or Master’s level at state‑recognised universities in Germany (Berlin or Potsdam).
Application Process & Timing
To apply for the SBW Berlin Scholarship, candidates typically need to:
- Apply for admission to a university in Berlin or Potsdam through the official admissions process.
- Prepare required documents, including academic transcripts, proof of volunteer/social experience, motivation letter, project plan, and proof of low income.
- Submit the scholarship application before or early in the first years of study (often before or within the first three semesters).
- Attend an interview if shortlisted.
Deadlines may vary by semester (commonly June 30 and December 31 each year for intake cycles).
Commitment After Graduation
Scholarship holders are expected to continue their social or non‑profit projects after completing their degree, either in their home country or in Germany while fulfilling any project continuance obligations. If a student discontinues studies or remains in Germany beyond the funding period, a repayment plan may be enacted.
Why You Should Apply
The SBW Berlin Scholarship provides full financial support for international students to study in Germany while integrating meaningful social engagement into their academic journey. It fosters leadership, community involvement, and long‑term impact by encouraging recipients to implement and sustain social projects that benefit their home communities.
