The Santander Universitäten offers for the Freie Universität Berlin International Summer and Winter University (FUBiS) 20 scholarships for qualified students from universities in Latin America.
Scholarship applications and related materials have to be submitted directly to the Latin American home university.
The scholarships support undergraduate students from accredited universities in Latin America. Awards are based on the applicant’s academic achievements and motivation.
Eligibility Criteria
At the time of application for the scholarships, applicants must fulfil all of the following criteria:
be enrolled as a full-time student at an Latin American universitybe at least in the second semester of their studies in that institution/universitybe enrolled as undergraduate or bachelor studenthave very good gradeshave a specific interest in one of the offered courses in the framework of FUBiS Term I
As the subject courses are taught in English, English language proficiency on an intermediate level is a pre-requisite for students interested in the program. German language classes are offered at five different proficiency levels (Beginner 1 to Advanced 1). For participation in a German language course, no previous knowledge of German language is required.
You must have sufficient knowledge of German or English for communication with the FUBiS staff.
Offered Benefits
FUBiS is an intensive, academic program of Freie Universität Berlin through which students can earn credits that may be counted towards their degrees at their home institutions.It is FUBiS' mission to provide international students with a premier study abroad program delivering the highest academic quality and furthering the development of intercultural competence.
FUBiS' goal is to provide a stimulating and rewarding experience – academically, culturally, and personally.
The scholarship covers the following costs:
Program Fee: 200.00 €Tuition Fee: 1,100.00 €Accommodation: 645.00 €Excursions: 52.00 €FUBiS-Insurance Package: 40.00 €Travel Expenses: 1,463.00 €
TOTAL: 3,500 €
Application Process
Interested students have to submit their application directly to their home university. The home university can nominate up to 2 students and submits their complete application materials to FUBiS by September 30, 2018. Eligible applicants will be presented to the selection committee, which will decide on 20 scholarship awardees by the beginning of November.
Please note that the application material has to be submitted solely as digital version (PDF) via e-mail to the study abroad office at your home university.
Application documents:
completed application form (download on our website)Curriculum Vitae (in English, 1-2 pages)letter of motivation (in English, 1 page)certified record of attended courses and grades from the last 1-2 semesters (no translation required)