What criteria are used in order to determine who receives a Deutschlandstipendium at Freie Universität?

The main factor is an excellent academic record. The following criteria apply:

1. Academic performance (secondary school and university level)

Students currently enrolled in their first degree program (bachelor’s or state exams):

• Students enrolled in their first or second semester at the time they submit the application for a Deutschlandstipendium: Your grade point average on your university entrance qualification (e.g on your high school diploma) or of a previous academic degree
• if applicable: The grade point average in your current studies
• if applicable: The total number of university credits (ECTS) in your current studies earned so far

Master's students:

• Your grade of your previous academic degree (e.g. bachelor’s degree)
• if applicable: The grade point average in your current studies
• if applicable: The total number of university credits (ECTS) in your current studies earned so far

2. Work-related activities, volunteer work, and recognitions

• Special recognitions, awards, and prizes
• professional experiences and internships
• Extracurricular activities such as volunteer work for social or community organizations, student government, civic or political groups, or work with clubs, associations, or religious organizations

3. Personal or familial circumstances

• chronic illness or disabilities
• caring for children (especially single parents) or other family members in need of care
• personal or family history of immigration (especially refugee status)
• non-academic family background
• completed vocational training
• university entrance qualification received in a non-traditional way ("zweiter Bildungsweg")

The legal basis for the selection criteria is available online in German (see below).

The Guidelines on the Promotion of Women at Freie Universität Berlin from February 17, 1993 (Freie Universität Bulletin 17/1993) apply to how the scholarships are distributed.