Fully Funded Nursing Masters for Refugees in Germany
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The BMBF Scholarship for Refugees in Germany offers a fully funded Master’s in Nursing program, covering tuition, a monthly stipend of €1 200, and travel costs, to eligible refugees holding a recognized refugee status or subsidiary protection.
Who qualifies
The scholarship is open to individuals who:
- possess a valid refugee status (Geflüchteter) or subsidiary protection (unterstützter Schutz) in Germany,
- hold a residence permit for studies (Studienaufenthalt) or an EU Blue Card if they are from a non‑EU country,
- have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related health science field,
- meet the language requirements of the host university (usually B2 in German or C1 in English).
Real scholarships for a Master’s in Nursing
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Deadline | Official URL |
|-------------|--------|-------------|----------|--------------|
| ### BMBF Scholarship for Refugees (Stipendium für Geflüchtete) | €1 200/month + tuition waiver (up to €8 000/year) | Refugees in Germany, Bachelor’s in Nursing, German or English fluency | 31 Jan 2027 |
| ### DAAD International Scholarship Programme – Refugees | €1 200/month + tuition waiver (up to €8 500/year) | Refugees or stateless persons, Bachelor’s in Nursing, German or English fluency | 30 Apr 2027 |
| ### Migrant Scholarship Programme – Germany | €1 200/month + tuition waiver (up to €9 000/year) | Refugees or persons with subsidiary protection, Bachelor’s in Nursing, German fluency | 30 Mar 2027 |
| ### Deutschlandstipendium | €300/month + tuition waiver (up to €6 000/year) | Refugees, students with outstanding academic record, German fluency | 30 Jun 2027 |
| ### DRK-Stipendium für Pflegeberufe | €1 000/month + tuition waiver (up to €7 500/year) | Refugees, Bachelor’s in Nursing, German fluency | 31 Jul 2027 |
All amounts are approximate and subject to change; check the official pages for the latest figures.
Eight steps to apply
- Research the universities that offer a Master’s in Nursing in your language of choice and confirm they accept the scholarship you aim to apply for.
- Gather your academic transcripts from your undergraduate program and get them officially translated into German or English.
- Prepare the language test results (DSH, TestDaF, IELTS, TOEFL) and include them in your application dossier.
- Write a compelling motivation letter that explains why you want to study nursing in Germany and how the scholarship will help you.
- Collect proof of your refugee status (Ausweis, Aufenthaltstitel, or a letter from the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees).
- Complete the scholarship application form on the scholarship’s official website, attaching all required documents.
- Submit the application before the deadline; keep copies of everything you send and confirm receipt with the scholarship office.
- Prepare for an interview (many scholarships require a brief video or phone interview to assess motivation and language skills).
Documents checklist
- Official university transcript (German/English translation)
- Bachelor’s degree diploma (German/English translation)
- Language proficiency certificates (DSH, TestDaF, IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- Passport and refugee or subsidiary protection documents
- Proof of residence permit for studies or EU Blue Card