In Germany
Foundations
National foundations offer scholarships for all students, regardless of which institution they study at. Regional foundations such as the Bosch Foundation sponsor local talent.
| Foundation | Scholarships for | Contact person |
| Studienstiftung des deutschen Volks | full-time students displaying particular performance, initiative, and responsibility. | |
| Stiftung der Deutschen Wirtschaft | students who can show above-average grades and involvement in civil society | |
Hans-Böckler-Stiftung des deutschen Gewerkschaftsbundes | motivated persons who are working in a trade/profession or who cannot afford higher education studies | apply directly to the foundation or contact Sven Bauer |
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V. | for gifted students with sense of responsibility/initiative for political and societal matters | |
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung | students who have above-average grades and a sense of civic responsibility | Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Honnen |
Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit | students with a strong performance in their subject, who believe in liberal economics combined with social and political responsibility | Prof. Dr. Stephan Seiter |
Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung | academically high-performing students with a Christian social beliefs | Prof. Dr. Jochen Brune |
Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung | female, disadvantaged, or disabled students | apply directly to the foundation |
Heinrich Böll Stiftung | Students with outstanding grades and socio-political commitment | Prof. Dr. Anna Goeddeke |
Cusanuswerk - Bischöfliche Studienförderung | Catholic students of any subject with outstanding academic qualifications and intellectual openness | Prof. Dr. Volker Reichenberger |
Ernst Ludwig Ehrlich Studienwerk | highly gifted Jewish students and doctoral researchers with German citizenship | Prof. Dr. Helmut Nebeling |
Evangelisches Studienwerk e.V. Villigst | students with commitment to socio-political or church activities | Prof. Dr. Stephan Seiter |
| Avicenna Studienwerk | gifted Muslim students of any subject | apply directly to the Studienwerk |
Aufstiegsstipendium
The Aufstiegsstipendium for those with work experience is a grant provided by the German government and directed at people who have vocational or professional training, have worked for at least 2 years, and who have shown special talent and dedicati
| Who is it for? | People with training for a particular trade/ profession and at least 2 years experience of working in it at least 19 hours per week. |
| Who are the sponsors? | The SBB foundation - Stiftung Begabtenförderung berufliche Bildung (on behalf of the German Ministry of Education and Research) |
| How much is it? | 750 euros per month for full-time studies (plus a supplementary allowance for care of children under 10, where applicable) 2,000 euros annually for studies while still working |
| When to apply? | The current application dates for the online application may be found here. |
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