The European Scholarship Program for students in Kosovo encourages students who plan to begin a master’s degree program in Germany in the fall of 2026 to submit an application.

The “You and Europe” Scholarship Program is run by the Alfred Toepfer Foundation F.V.S. in cooperation with the German National Academic Foundation (Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes). The scholarship is aimed at European students who wish to complete their entire master’s degree at a German university and who have a strong interest in European exchange.

The scholarship program is open to applicants from the following countries in this year’s call for applications: Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Greece, Ireland, Kosovo, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Switzerland.

The program is open to students from all disciplines at universities and universities of applied sciences (with the exception of students at art and music colleges and those at universities of applied sciences studying visual and performing arts, design, film, and music). In addition, it is only open to students who have achieved above-average results in their previous studies and who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to their academic work (top 10–15% of their cohort).

The scholarship includes the following benefits:

A monthly stipend based on need, ranging from €300 to €1,155, plus additional benefits (e.g. health insurance subsidies, family allowances, etc.) for the standard duration of a master’s degree program. Extensions may be requested in well-justified cases.

Two annual networking meetings on European topics with all “You and Europe” scholarship holders. Accommodation, meals, and program fees are covered; travel costs are subsidized.

Inclusion in the Studienstiftung’s peer program. Upon request, Studienstiftung will identify a local scholar in the university city who will act as a direct contact person for newcomers, providing guidance and on-site support.

For students from EU countries and countries in the process of joining the EU, admission to the Studienstiftung scholarship program.

Participation in a strong network of committed students.

To apply for the program, students must first be nominated by a university professor.

The deadline for nominations is 4 February 2026.

The deadline for submitting all application documents is 23 February 2026. Nominations must be submitted digitally via the program’s website. All important information regarding the scholarship, eligibility, and the application process can be found on our website: www.you-and-europe.de. Communication materials, such as the program flyer, are available, and you are welcome to use the graphics provided there when sharing the call for applications.

Call for Applications

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