The main factor is an excellent academic record. The following criteria apply:

Students currently enrolled in their first degree program (bachelor’s or state exams):

• Students enrolled in their first or second semester at the time they submit the application for a Deutschlandstipendium: Your grade point average on your university entrance qualification (e.g on your high school diploma) or of a previous academic degree
• if applicable: The grade point average in your current studies
• if applicable: The total number of university credits (ECTS) in your current studies earned so far

Master's students:

• Your grade of your previous academic degree (e.g. bachelor’s degree)
• if applicable: The grade point average in your current studies
• if applicable: The total number of university credits (ECTS) in your current studies earned so far