CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Sur Place and Third Country Scholarships for the Academic Year 2026/27
THWS Online GATE
- Pre-Year Engineering Science (online)
For the academic year 2026/27, the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS)is offering scholarships for the most meritorious students and/or students from regions of crisis in the programme Pre-Year Engineering Science from funds provided by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
The call for applications is open to students from Jordan and other non-EU countries who, at the time of the application deadline, are admitted to the GJU Pre-Year Engineering Science.
The scholarships are granted per academic year for the duration of the Pre-Year in Engineering Science under the condition that
- the performance of the applicants is above average (based on their higher education entrance qualification, GPA above 80%) OR
- in the case of regions in crisis scholarship applicants, the status of “region in crisis” applies (assessment based on the current security situation with consideration of information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office and/or the WHO list of Humanitarian crises)
- funds provided by DAAD remain available.
Application Phase and Deadline
Students from Jordan and other non-EU countries enrolled in the above-mentioned programme can apply for Sur Place and Third Country Scholarships in the academic year 2026/2027, starting from Sunday, 9 August 2026. The deadline for submitting the applications is Tuesday, 15 September 2026, 23:59 CET.
Pre-Requisites and Application Requirements
Applicants must fill in the application form and upload the required application documents using the following link:
- Application Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/TLFaRB9ibu?origin=lprLinkCV
- Copy of Passport (or ID)
- Higher education entrance qualification/Secondary school certificate (including a certified translation if issued in a language other than English, French or German)
- Letter of motivation in English
- For applicants from regions of crisis: A written account of how the situation in the applicant’s region has affected and is affecting their educational path (in English)
Optional documents:
- Proof of social and/or financial need: Documented, in Jordan, through the Social Security Corporation (for parents who are employed), the Ministry of Industry and Trade (for self-employed parents), or an equivalent authority. For applicants from third countries, equivalent documentation verified by the relevant embassy is required.
- Proof of disability, documented by an official certificate or supporting documentation issued by a competent authority or a licensed physician.
The selection process is based on the submitted documents and will be finalized by an independent selection committee. Scholarships will be awarded based primarily on academic merit (GPA) as well as social/humanitarian need (for applicants from regions of crisis/in need). In the event of identical GPAs, the motivation letter (including social aspects) and diversity aspects will serve as secondary selection criteria.
Please kindly note that the described THWS scholarships from funds provided by DAAD can only be awarded if a selected applicant enrols at GJU in the Pre-Year Engineering Science and does not receive another scholarship with the same purpose.
Scholarship Benefits and Financial Support [1]
The scholarship includes a contribution towards the study fees at GJU (EUR 2,500 per academic year, paid in two instalments). Please find an overview of the study fees here:
Online Pre-Year Programme | Gateway to German Universities - Online Campus
Appeals Procedure:
After the deadline, the applications will be reviewed by a committee. The initial results are planned to be communicated to the candidates in the week starting from 1 October 2026.
After the announcement of the decision, there will be an appeal phase of 48 hours. Only appeals sent in the mentioned appeal phase and to pre-year@thws.de will be considered.
Disclaimer: THWS Online GATE conducts the scholarship selection process in accordance with the applicable THWS, GJU and DAAD regulations. Scholarships are subject to the availability of DAAD funding. THWS reserves the right to withdraw a scholarship in the event of administrative errors, false or misleading information provided by the applicant, or other circumstances affecting eligibility. As scholarships are limited in number and awarded on a competitive basis, THWS cannot guarantee that any applicant will receive a scholarship.
For further information please contact:
pre-year@thws.de
[1] The provision of scholarships is always subject to the availability of DAAD funds.