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Scholarship programmes - Financial support for your stay abroad

Have you already budgeted for your internship abroad?
Which financing and scholarship opportunities are you eligible for?


Erasmus+ Funding Options

Whether you live in European Union or outside of the EU, Erasmus+ scholarships and full grants for international students are available. A detailed program guide and pointers on our funding conditions for an Erasmus+ scholarship can be found here.

  • To make the process hassle-free, students and alumni can also can apply for an Erasmus+ scholarship online via the MoveOn 4 application portal.

If you’re keen for more funding options: The Erasmus+ Scholarship can be combined with “Auslands”-BAföG and other grants (such as the KfW educational loan)

ASA Program for Placements in Africa, Asia, Latin America & Southeast Europe

Detailed information about the ASA program can be found on our program page.

Financial support is divided into two phases:

  • Phase 1 consists of your internship period in Germany.
  • Phase 2 consists of your stay in the desired destination.
  • You can apply online for the programme during a certain time frame (usually in January) via the ASA website.

       For TU Dresden students: Funding applications for internships are submitted through Leonardo Büro Sachsen.

More Funding Opportunities

DAAD awards travel grants or short-term scholarships for internships with a maximum duration of three months.

Unique ways to finance your stay abroad include receiving financial support from Deutschlandstipendium or grants from religious, government party, and labour union organisations.

You can also use the following portals to search for more ways to finance your trip abroad: