Ger­man Aca­demic Schol­ar­ship Found­a­tion

• Monthly book allowance (€300) for all scholarship holders, living stipend (max. BAFÖG maximum rate) (depending on parental income) as well as subsidies for health insurance and family allowance/childcare allowance
• Personal counselling by liaison lecturers and lecturers
• Communication platform (Daidalosnet ) for students and lecturers, internship exchange)
• Summer academies, academic colleges, short conferences, academies
• Scholarships abroad, postgraduate scholarships, language courses, meetings abroad, career information days
• Network of Studienstiftung alumni with regional groups in Germany and abroad
• Scholarship holders make a programme, shaping society

Students with the following qualifications are eligible to apply:

1. Formal requirements:

•     Studies at a university, university of applied sciences, state university of art and music in Germany or studies at a university abroad
•     German citizenship
•     Students from EU member states, provided they are studying in Germany and are seeking a degree here.
•     Other foreign students who have acquired the German higher education entrance qualification and are permanently authorised to reside in Germany.
•     The Studienstiftung supports students up to the end of the standard period of study (including Master's degree), but not for second, additional or postgraduate studies. Doctoral scholarships can be applied for independently of previous scholarships.

2. Personal and academic requirements:

•     Excellent knowledge of the field of study
•     Interests and activities outside the field of study (sustainable)
•     Political convictions, ideology and religion do not play a role in the selection process.
•     Achievements are assessed in context (i.e. the path travelled or any biographical hurdles are also taken into account).

3. General prerequisites:

•     Curiosity and enjoyment of intellectual challenges
•     Genuine interest in intensive dialogue with other people and cultures
•     Perseverance to deal with non-subject-specific topics in depth
•     Willingness to perform and motivation
•     Communication and articulation skills
•     Social competence
•     Extracurricular interests and commitment
•     Willingness to take on social responsibility out of conviction.

• Applications can be made by suggestion (schools, examination offices (3rd-4th semester), university lecturers), as a self-application or as part of a student competition.
• You will be invited to the Studienstiftung's selection seminar (usually a weekend).
• There is an opportunity to convince the jury in a personal interview (2 individual interviews and 6 group discussions including a short presentation).

Further information can be found on the website of the Ger­man Aca­demic Schol­ar­ship Found­a­tion.