Scholarship in Germany for international students
The Expatrio Scholarship: 2024 Winners announced!
Want to see our winning entries? Keep scrolling!
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First prize: €12,000
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Second prize: €6,000
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Third prize: €3,000
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Prizes for winners from 4th to 10th place incl. 3 months' rent, a new laptop, German language lessons, semester contribution fees. ◆
Meet Nikita, our 2024 winner 🎉 🇮🇳
Nikita moved from Assam, India to Berlin, Germany to deepen her knowledge in her passion - Urban Design!
She came by the Expatrio Office to meet the team. Watch our interview with her to learn how she created the winning video, and a special tip for those entering the next Expatrio Scholarship!
The Expatrio Scholarship 2024 winners
In 2024, we asked: Why are you passionate about the field of study you are pursuing in Germany?
🥇 1st Place: Nikita
🥈 2nd Place: Michael
🥉 3rd Place: Emiliano
🎉 Our other winners
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The Expatrio Value Package
At the same time as winning prizes, you can secure your visa with our all-inclusive Value Package.
"Expatrio made everything easier for me, from being informed to going through the blocked account process, getting health insurance that was not rejected by the immigration offices and not having any problems at the airport."
Karla Morales
Graduate from Medical School
FAQs
What is the Expatrio Scholarship?
The Expatrio Scholarship is a way for Expatrio to provide financial support to our customers who move to Germany to study. Entries are now closed for the 2024 Scholarship and winners have been contacted.
Who is the Expatrio Scholarship for?
The Expatrio Scholarship is designed to help international students overcome financial difficulties and support them in their new German life. All of the following criteria must be met in order to be eligible to win the Scholarship in 2024:
- You are a new Expatrio Value Package customer. This means you have, or will apply for the Expatrio Value Package, but have not yet activated your Blocked Account and Health Insurance.
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- If you have already applied for only a Blocked Account, or only Health Insurance, you can upgrade to the Expatrio Value Package to be eligible.
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- You will begin your studies in Germany in the Winter Semester 2024.
- You submit your video entry and Value Package application before the deadline date (30th September 2024).
- You will arrive in Germany and activate your Blocked Account and Health Insurance with Expatrio by 31st October 2024.
For more information, see our Scholarship Terms and Conditions.
How can I apply for the Expatrio Scholarship?
The Expatrio Scholarship 2024 is now closed, and winners have been contacted.
Stay up to date via our emails and social media for future Scholarships.
Join our webinars all about funding your studies.
I don't have video-editing skills, can I still win?
Yes, of course! The Expatrio Scholarship is open to all who are eligible, not just people who know how to create high-quality videos.
You can create any type of video, for example, a video of you speaking, an animation, or using stock videos. Just as long as you do not use any copyrighted content.
High-quality production will be received well, but it will not be the main deciding factor.
Please note, applications for 2024 are now closed and winners have been announced.
How and when will winners receive their prize?
Expatrio Scholarship winners will receive their prize money directly into the Bank Account they use for their Blocked Account payouts.
The winners will be announced by the end of November 2024, and will be awarded their prize money shortly after. The Expatrio Winners of 2024 have already been contacted.
What can I spend my Expatrio Scholarship money on?
If you are one of our lucky Scholarship winners, then congratulations!
Maybe you will use it to purchase a new laptop for your studies, put it towards your rent, or enjoy yourself and discover Germany!
We encourage you to put the money to good use. Our Scholarship is created to help reduce your financial stress.
For the winners of prizes such as rent, and semester contribution fees, we will need proof of the cost of these items before you receive your prize money. We will send the monetary value of these items directly to your bank account. You can then use this to spend on the prize.
Can I apply for the Expatrio Scholarship before I receive my university admission letter?
Yes, you can apply for the Expatrio Scholarship even before you receive confirmation of your university admission in Germany.
However, to qualify for the prize, you must start your studies in the Winter Semester of 2024.
Please note, Expatrio Scholarship 2024 entries are now closed and winners have been announced.
I have a question about the Expatrio Scholarship, who can I contact?
You can contact us at scholarship@expatrio.com with questions related to the Scholarship.
For all other queries, contact service@expatrio.com.
◆ Please see Scholarship Terms and Conditions for more details about prize values.
Footnotes
[*] With the Value Package, you save the following: €69 cashback on Blocked Account set-up fees + up to €90 TK-Flex cashback + free travel health insurance worth up to €95 + free digital ISIC card worth up to €18. This offer is only valid for customers who apply for the Value Package. Expatrio reserves the right to cancel this promotion at any point in time. Special terms and conditions apply.
[1] Value Package customers can receive their €69 cashback after activating both their Blocked Account and Health Insurance.
[2] TK-Flex is an elective tariff and only available for eligible TK Health Insurance customers. Once the TK membership is activated, TK-Flex can commence. Expatrio will provide the customer with detailed guidelines on how to do this. Within TK-Flex, users have the option to deselect/opt out of services they do not need. In return, there is a cashback bonus of up to €90 per year. However, if the services are needed after all, TK customers can reactivate their Health Insurance coverage by paying a deductible of €24 per service (up to €120) per year. Please refer to our TK-Flex page for more information.
[3] Free Incoming/ Travel Health Insurance coverage for up to 92 days as part of the Value Package for eligible customers worth up to € 95.00.
[4] Focus Money has awarded TK the 'Best Student Health Insurance Fund,' Study Travel Magazine has awarded DR-Walter the 'Super Star Award'', and Kubus has awarded ottonova first place in the service and customer satisfaction categories three times in a row.
[5] Upon opening your Bank Account, a valid visa or a valid residence permit will be required in order to maintain access. The timeframe in which you will need to provide these documents will be provided to you.