Scholarships
Special scholarships are available for students at hmt Rostock. These include the Deutschlandstipendium, the Caspar-David-Friedrich-Stipendium, grants from the Dr. Herbert und Anne-Marie Lembcke Ad-Infinitum-Foundation, the Giovanni-Omodeo-Stiftung and the Familie Rahe-Stiftung. An extensive program for scholarships offers the DAAD.
Deutschlandstipendium

For who?
Students at hmt Rostock
Funding period:
From 1 October for 12 months
Application procedure
- Applications are made in writing and must comprise all required documents
- Applicants must be successful in the audition process
Application deadline: 31 March 2023
Call for applications [de]
Application form
General information about the Deutschlandstipendium
Allocation criteria Deutschlandstipendium
We currently award 8 scholarships. The scholarship, each amounting to 300 euros per month, are funded jointly by private donors and the Federal Government.
Contact
Mr. Martin Rieck
stipendienhmt-rostockde
Scholarship Programmes Funded by the State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Caspar David Friedrich Scholarship
For who?
Artists who have completed their studies and are planning to realise an artistic project at hmt Rostock
Funding period: 12 months
Application deadline: -
- Call for applications
- Information about the application process
- Applications for a CDF Scholarship
- Suggestions for possible first and second reviewer
- Data protection information
Doctoral Scholarship
For who?
Students who have been accepted to hmt Rostock as doctoral candidates and whose academic supervisor is a professor or university lecturer at hmt.
Start of funding: October 1, 2023
Application deadline: June 30, 2023
General information and regulations
LGFG M-V
LGFVO M-V
Information on legal regulations concerning insurance
Contact
Mr. Martin Rieck
stipendienhmt-rostockde
Dr. Herbert und Anne-Marie Lembcke Ad-Infinitum-Foundation
For who?
- Students, who are able to prove outstanding achievements and whose own financial means do not exceed the highest rate for BAföG,
- who are enrolled at the Rostock University of Music and Drama (hmt Rostock) at the time of the auditions for the scholarship,
- who are entitled to tuition in a major subject up until the end of the funding period.
Funding period: 12 months from winter semester onwards
Application procedure:
- Selection procedure with a committee from hmt Rostock
- Artistic achievements in the majors music and acting are eligible
- University-wide call for applications will provide specific application requirements
Application deadline: 31 January 2023
Call for application [de]
Application form [de]
Application form [en]
Contact
Mr. Martin Rieck
stipendienhmt-rostockde
Giovanni Omodeo Scholarship
For who?
Singing students at hmt Rostock
Requirements:
- Enrolment at hmt in BA Singing, MA Opera Singin or MA Concert Singing
- Not on a leave of absence in the respective summer semester
- BA students in their max. 7th subject semester, MA students in their max. 3rd subject semester
Funding period: from 1 April 2023
Application deadline: 31 January 2023
Application procedure:
Applications with the following documents must be sent via email to stipendienhmt-rostockde:
- application form [de]
- CV/résumé
- Cover letter
- Letter of recommendation by the main subject professor
- current enrolment certificate
- Digital audio or video recording via links to YouTube or Google Drive. The repertoire is freely selectable. Files attached to emails and links with expiration date via WeTransfer etc. cannot be considered.
Please summarize your documents into one PDF document according to the above mentioned chronology. Name it as follows: "Surname_hmtRostock_Giovanni-Omodeo-Stiftung.pdf"
A selection committee at the foundation will decide on the allocation of the scholarships based on the submitted application documents.
The scholarships are awarded to singing students in one lump sum. Master’s students receive € 3,000.00 each and bachelor’s students € 2,700.00.
Contact
Mr. Martin Rieck
stipendienhmt-rostockde
Familie Rahe-Stiftung
For who?
Highly talented music and acting students at hmt Rostock
Requirements:
Outstanding talent, first degree and proof of financial need
Funding period:
- Entire length of studies
- If applicable, subsequent funding to support start of professional career
Application procedure:
- Teacher of major subject submits a recommendation to the Rectorate. Students are not able to apply directly.
- The University reviews the giftedness of the nominee and passes the application on to the foundation.
- Extensive interview at the foundation.
Currently, no applications possible.
Contact
Mrs. Jeanett Heine
Secretarial Office
room OZ 02
fon +49 381 5108 100
jeanett.heinehmt-rostockde
Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes
Contact
Prof. Matthias Kirschnereit
room S1 12
matthias.kirschnereithmt-rostockde
DAAD Programmes

PROMOS
Increasing the Mobility of German Students
What can be funded?
At hmt Rostock, this programme from DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) mainly funds study trips. It is also possible to receive funding for travelling to competitions, as well as for periods of study and internships abroad.
For who? Students at hmt Rostock
Application procedure and required documents
- Study trips and travel to competitions:
- Detailed description of the programme, including timeframe
- List of participants or description of preparations made by participants
- Study scholarship and internships
- PROMOS application form
Application deadline:
- The programme for 2024 will be advertised mid-June 2023.
- All documents must be submitted in full.
Contact
Ms. Jeanne Baldensperger
fon +49 381 5108-226
jeanne.baldenspergerhmt-rostockde
room M1 01
STIBET
Scholarship and Supervision Programme for Foreign Students
What can be funded?
This scholarship programme from the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) provides funding to support international students with the completion of their degrees, as well as supervision programmes for foreign students, who are heavily involved in international exchange.
For who?
- International students at hmt Rostock
- Recipients may not receive any further scholarships
- Scholarships to support the completion of studies:
- The degree must be completed successfully within the funding period
- Good academic achievements
- Financial problems
- Scholarship for students involved in international exchange:
- Outstanding commitment to international exchange in the context of hmt Rostock
Application deadline:
- The programme for 2022 will be advertised in summer 2021.
- All of the documents must be submitted in full.
Application form
Description of financial problems
Contact
Ms. Jeanne Baldensperger
fon +49 381 5108-226
jeanne.baldenspergerhmt-rostockde
room M1 01
DAAD Prize
What is funded?
The DAAD Prize forms part of the STIBET funding programme. The prize is awarded to students who have excelled in their academic achievements and who are also involved in community and/or intercultural activities. It is awarded once a year and amounts to € 1 000. The prize-giving takes place as part of winter semester’s general assembly.
For who?
- Students from abroad
- Who are enrolled at hmt Rostock
- Who are in at least their 2nd or 3rd year of study (bachelor’s degree) or at least their 2nd semester (master’s degree)
- Who have proof of excellent study achievements and are involved in community work/social projects
Selection procedure:
- Suitable candidates can be nominated by members of the university community at hmt Rostock by writing to the Rectorate. Students are not able to apply directly.
- The nomination should include proof of involvement in community work, excellent study achievements and a tabular CV/résumé.
Students who have already received the DAAD Prize cannot be awarded the prize again.
Contact
Mr. Martin Rieck
stipendienhmt-rostockde