After receiving a scholarship, do I have to pay the fees first and then get the refund, or is the scholarship amount settled before fee payment in Germany?

It depends. In Germany, the process for applying a scholarship to your tuition fees varies by university and scholarship type.

- Some universities settle the scholarship amount before you pay fees, reducing the amount you owe upfront.
- Others may require you to pay the full fees first and then reimburse you after the scholarship is processed.

The exact process depends on your university and the specific scholarship.