HessenFonds for Refugees and Researchers at Risk

As part of the HessenFonds, the Hessian Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and the Arts provides scholarships for exceptionally talented and high achieving students and researchers with refugee status at public higher education institutions in Hessen. The funding shall enable them to continue their studies or their scientific career at a public higher education institution in Hessen. Funding is usually awarded for 1 year. Students are supported above all in the introductory phase of their studies.

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12 months

The HessenFonds scholarship grants the following amounts for the duration of 12 months:

• students: 300 EUR/month
• PhD students: 1,200 EUR/month
• researchers: 2,300 EUR/month

Applications have to be submitted to the respective public higher education institution in Hessen. Please inquire at an early stage when the application documents have to be submitted to the responsible office. If you are interested in a HessenFonds scholarship, please contact the refugee coordinators or international offices at your higher education institution. They are also your contact persons during the application procedure.