Frequently Asked Questions - One-Year Scholarship

Up to five years may pass between entry into Germany and the start of funding through an NRWege scholarship.

Example: The funding begins in October 2024 (winter semester 2024/25) and is the first funding through a scholarship. Entering Germany must then have taken place after October 2019. (October 2019 + 5 years = October 2024).

There are two exceptions:

1. Up to two years can be taken into account if you can prove that you have spent time raising children, caring for relatives or have been ill. This means that up to seven years may elapse between your entry into Germany and your first funding through NRWege.

2. If you have already received funding through the NRWege programme, this can count as the start of funding. This could be, for example, a study or university entrance scholarship from the International Office in the last few semesters or participation in certain study preparation programs (e.g. Studienspur at RUB).

If you have any further questions or uncertainties, please contact rubiss@rub.de.

Yes, as long as the DAAD and the MKW provides us with the funds. Applications can usually be submitted in January and July. Please check our homepage regularly for the most up-to-date information: https://international.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/scholarships-international-office.

Yes, it is possible to apply for the One-Year Scholarship.

Yes. If you wish to apply or have already applied for scholarships from other organizations, you must indicate this on the application form.

In addition to the scholarship, you may receive a total of €992per month. This sum also includes BAföG. Social benefits such as child benefit, parental allowance,... are not included.

If your monthly income is more than €992, you are not entitled to an annual scholarship.

You must inform us immediately of any changes to your BAföG entitlement or your financial situation during the approval period.

Yes - see question "How much money can I receive each month in addition to the scholarship?".

However, please check if the other scholarship provider also allows this.

Permitted parallel funding:

Deutschlandstipendium + One-Year Scholarship

Yes - see question "How much money can I receive per month in addition to the scholarship?"

Yes - see question "How much money can I receive per month in addition to the scholarship?"