What requirements must be met?As a rule, applicants should have taken their final examinations no longer than six years before the application deadline.Applicants who have been resident in Germany for longer than 15 months at the application deadline cannot be considered.If the scholarship holder is enrolled in a Master or postgraduate degree programme which includes a study period abroad, funding for this period abroad is usually only possible under the following conditions:- The study visit is essential for achievement of the scholarship objective.- The study period is no longer than a quarter of the scholarship period. Longer periods cannot be funded, even partially.- The study period does not take place in the home country.Language skillsApplicants in the field of architecture should have a knowledge of the language of instruction that corresponds to the requirements of the chosen university at the latest by the time they start their scholarship. If you do not yet have the language skills required by the university at the time of your application, your application should indicate the extent to which you are in a position to reach the required level. After you have been awarded a scholarship, take advantage of the funding opportunities described under "Value".