Scholarships and foundations
Students usually think about scholarships as a way to finance their studies without worry. But a scholarship can be so much more. Some scholarship providers offer only financial support, others provide only non-material support, and still others, such as the "Begabtenförderungswerke" or the "Deutschlandstipendium", combine financial support with non-material support. The latter is the jackpot, so to speak. It's high time to get to grips with this issue.
Funding opportunities for first-year students Scholarships for which interested students can apply even before they start their studies
Other funding opportunities
- First-time graduates of all disciplines who are starting a bachelor's or state examination program at a German university
- maximum 2nd semester at the time of application
- applications are possible for the winter semester
Application deadline: July 15 - August 11, 2024
More information: Claussen Simon Foundation - B-First
- From the first semester
Application deadline:
- for the summer semester: December 1 to January 31
- for the winter semester: June 1 to July 31
More information: Reemtsma Begabtenförderungswerk
- IT scholarship especially for pupils, students or young professionals in the IT sector.
Application deadline:
- for the summer semester: December 1 to January 31
- for the winter semester: June 1 to July 31
More information: IT Talents GmbH - IT Scholarship
- Committed professionals with vocational training and practical experience with a first academic university degree
- Application possible before graduation or in the first or second semester of studies
- Work experience of at least two years
Application deadline: application period 2024/1
September 19, 2023 - November 27, 2023
More information: SBB Advancement Scholarship
- for a subsequent career in technical service
- First-year students and students with above-average performance at universities.
In particular - but not exclusively - the following fields of study are supported:
- Computer Science
- Cyber security
- Aerospace engineering
- Information technology, especially with a focus on communications engineering, high-frequency engineering or communications technology
- Electrical engineering
Application deadline: December 31, 2023 for study start in January 2024
More information: Bundeswehr scholarship for technical studies
- Start of studies in winter semester 2024/25
- Parental home without academic degree
- Place on a bachelor's degree program at a German university or college (excludes dual and private universities)
Application deadline: September 1, 2024
More information: German University Foundation DUS TANDEM Program