Students with refugee experience who are enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree programme can apply for a scholarship if

- the higher education entrance qualification was obtained abroad

- an initial decision has been made by the BAMF or

- they have been admitted for temporary protection or for humanitarian reasons or

- the person was admitted from abroad and there is no enforceable obligation to leave the country

- the person does not yet have a so called 'Niederlassungserlaubnis'

- the person entered the country no more than five years ago, before initial support was provided by NRWege ins Studium or the federal Integra programme (exceptions: own illness, caring for relatives or raising children)

- Regular enrolment at Paderborn University 

- Submission of a letter of motivation in which the interest in studying is explained in connection with the previous educational path and the need for support

- It must be expected that the intended degree programme can be successfully completed

- When applying for a merit scholarship, your outstanding (academic) achievements should be clearly described accordingly

- Proof that BAf?G has been applied for and that the application has been rejected/not yet approved. The entitlement to a full scholarship expires with the approval of BAf?G

- Information on any other income received

- Written declaration of the applicant's willingness to provide the necessary personal data to the university in accordance with funding line E and willingness to participate in further surveys or studies

- In the event of naturalisation or the granting of a so-called 'Niederlassungserlaubnis', the entitlement to the scholarship lapses. No follow-up application can be submitted

- Regular attendance

- Obligation to take part in the university's counselling sessions and to do voluntary work

- In the case of an initial application from the 4th semester onwards or a follow-up application, proof of the study results of the previous period and a positive report from a university lecturer confirming the personal and professional suitability of the applicant must be submitted

- In the case of a follow-up application, the applicant must also be willing to volunteer in the programme or in university (related) activities

Please send your full application by e-mail before the deadline to: io-refugees@zv.uni-paderborn.de

The application must include the following documents

- Application for a partial or full scholarship with a letter of motivation explaining the reason and need for the financial support.

- Curriculum vitae in tabular form with details of previous stay in Germany

- Copy of residence permit (both sides)

- Proof of BAF?G application (approval or rejection)

- Proof of current financing (self-disclosure form about income)

- Transcripts including current grade point average

- Proof of voluntary work (if available)

- In case of a first application from the 4th semester onwards or in the case of a subsequent application, proof of the study results of the previous period and a positive report from a university lecturer confirming the personal and professional suitability of the applicant (report not older than 3 months) must also be submitted. In this case also the declared willingness to volunteer in the programme or in university (related) activities.

We will acknowledge receipt of your application (application period 15.02.-31.03.2025) and inform you of our decision no later than four weeks after the application deadline.