Are there fully-funded scholarships for international students in Germany?

I heard that Germany offers fully-funded scholarships for international students. Does anyone have more info on these programs or how to apply? I'm specifically interested in their availability for undergraduate studies. Any tips on starting the application process?

Absolutely, Germany offers various types of scholarships for international undergraduate students, including fully-funded scholarships. These scholarships are provided by different organizations such as DAAD (The German Academic Exchange Service), and certain universities themselves.

DAAD is one of the largest scholarship-providing organizations in Germany for international students. They offer a wide variety of scholarships for Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral programs. You can find detailed information about different scholarships, eligibility criteria, and the application process on the DAAD website.

Many German universities themselves offer scholarships to attract talented international students. For instance, Heidelberg University has the Amirana Scholarship for international students from low- to middle-income countries studying medical or dental fields.

Regarding the application process, the first step is to shortlist the scholarship programs that match your academic interests, career goals, and financial requirements.

Next, gather all the required documents, which generally include your high school diploma, transcripts, passport, language proficiency certificate (English or German depending on the course language), and recommendation letters. Note that some scholarships might require additional documents such as a motivation letter or a research proposal.

After you have all your documents ready, you can start the application process which usually involves filling up an online form on the scholarship provider's website and uploading the requested documents.

Lastly, remember to pay attention to deadlines. These vary across different scholarships. You should start the application process well in advance to ensure that you have sufficient time to complete and submit your application.

Make sure to also keep an eye on the application periods of the universities where you intend to study, as they might differ from those of the scholarship programs.