Selection of Scholarships

Departments: Open to students from all departments at TH OWL

Target group: Application possible while still at school and during the entire course of study

Eligibility criteria: Recognition of academic achievement and social commitment, special social, family and personal circumstances of the student

Financial support: 300 EURO per month

Non-material support: yes (workshops, network meetings, fireside evenings, company visits, etc.)

Start of application period: March 15

Application deadline: May 7

Funding period: 2 years with option to extend

Contact: Career Service TH OWL / Sttudienfonds OWL

Further information:https://www.studienfonds-owl.de/en/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium

Departments: Open to students from all departments

Target group: Application possible while still at school and during the entire course of study

Eligibility criteria: Special financial or personal need or emergency situation that jeopardizes the commencement or continuation of studies

Financial support: 150 EURO per month

Non-material support: yes (workshops, network meetings, fireside evenings, company visits, etc.)

Application period: 01.02.-28.02. (for the summer semester) and 01.08.-31.08. (for the winter semester)

Funding period: One year

Contact: Career-Service TH OWL / Studienfonds OWL

Further information:https://www.studienfonds-owl.de/en/scholarships/social-scholarship

Departments: Production and Wood Technology

Target group: First-year students after enrolment in the relevant degree programs

Eligibility criteria: Recognition of academic achievement, promotion of 'high potentials'

Financial support: 1000 EURO per year

Non-material support: Mentoring by the foundation

Application deadline: until 01.08.

Funding period: Duration of the entire academic training path

Contact: Volker Siebraße, TH OWL

Departments: Open to students from all departments

Target group: First-year students. Applications are also possible until the end of the second semester. Applicants must have successfully completed vocational training and have subsequently worked for a total of at least two years.

Eligibility criteria: Completed vocational training followed by at least two years of professional activity, proof of special professional achievements.

Financial support: A full-time course of study is supported with 934 Euro per month plus 80 euros book allowance. There is also a childcare allowance for children under the age of 14 (160 euros for each child). For part-time students, the grant amounts to 2,900 euros per calendar year. The benefits are a fixed sum and independent of income.

Non-material support: seminars, support for regional exchange groups and the opportunity to network via an exclusive communication platform.

Start of application: March 26, 2024

Application deadline: June 10, 2024

Funding period: Duration of the entire academic training path.

Contact: Career Service / Foundation for the Promotion of Gifted Students in Vocational Education and Training

Further information:https://www.sbb-stipendien.de/aufstiegsstipendium

Departments: Detmold School of Architecture and Interior Design

Target group: n.A.

Eligibility criteria: Support for incoming and outgoing students at the TH OWL

Financial support: 700 EURO/month for outgoings // 850 EURO /month for incomings

Ideal support: n.A.

Application deadline: n.a. - application possible from the 3rd semester onwards

Duration of funding: n.a.

Contact person:   Maryse Niemer / International Office TH OWL

Further Information:www.th-owl.de/international/

Departments: Institute for Industrial Information Technology

Target group: n.A.

Eligibility criteria: Research project

Financial support: travel expenses min. 875 EURO; flat rate for students 1.125 EURO // PhD students 1.925 EURO

Non-material support: n.A.

Application deadline: n.a.

Funding period: According to the financing plan

Contact person: Maryse Niemer / International Office TH OWL

Further information:www.th-owl.de/international/

Departments: all departments (except Detmolder Schule für Architektur und Innenarchitektur and Landschaftsarchitektur und Umweltplanung)

Target group: n.a.

Eligibility criteria: Support for incoming students at the TH OWL and outgoing students studying abroad

Financial support: 6 monthly installments of 300 EURO for incomings // 6 monthly installments of 300 EURO for outgoings

Non-material support: n.A.

Application deadline: 01.05.

Funding period: 6 months

Contact person: Maryse Niemer / International Office TH OWL

Further information:www.th-owl.de/international/

Departments: all departments

Target group: Students from the 3rd semester onwards

Eligibility criteria: n.a.

Financial support: n.A.

Non-material support: n.A.

Application deadline: end of December

Funding period: up to 12 months

Contact person: Maryse Niemer, Sandra Bomholt / International Office TH OWL

Further information:www.th-owl.de/international/

Departments: Open to students from all departments

Target group: n.a.

Eligibility criteria: Support for incoming students at the TH OWL

Financial support: 300 EURO per month

Non-material support: n.A.

Application deadline: 01.05.

Funding period: max. 6 months

Contact person: Kerstin Rosemann / International Office TH OWL

Further information:www.th-owl.de/international/

Departments: Open to students from all departments

Target group: n.a.

Eligibility criteria: Support in the final phase of studies or for particularly committed students

Financial support: min. 250€ per month

Non-material support: n.A.

Application deadline: summer semester: April; winter semester: October

Funding period: 1-3 months

Contact person:   Kerstin Rosemann / International Office TH OWL

Further information:www.th-owl.de/international/

Departments: Detmold School of Architecture and Interior Design & Civil Engineering

Target group: n.A.

Eligibility criteria: Study + program funding

Financial support: 1,025 EURO/month residence allowance + 35 EURO/month insurance allowance + 1,175 EURO travel allowance

Non-material support: n.a.

Application deadline: n.a.

Funding period: 4 months for outgoing students

Contact person:Maryse Niemer / International Office TH OWL

Further information:www.th-owl.de/international/

Departments: Open to students from all departments

Target group: n.A.

Eligibility criteria: Study at a partner university + internship in one of the program countries

Financial support:

• Group 1 countries (450 euros per month): Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom
• Group 2 countries (390 euros per month): Belgium, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Spain, Cyprus
• Group 3 countries (330 euros per month): Bulgaria, Estonia, Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, FYR Macedonia, Czech Republic, Turkey, Hungary n, Slovakia, Slovenia, FYR Macedonia, Czech Republic, Turkey, Hungary

Ideal funding: n.A.

Application deadline: Mobility in the summer semester: 01.09. // Mobilities in the winter semester 01.03.

Duration of funding: Study 3 - 12 months / Internship 2 - 12 months (+ 105 €)

Contact person: Anne Kulasi, Maryse Niemeier, James O'Reilly / International Office TH OWL

Further information:www.th-owl.de/international/

Departments: Detmold School of Architecture and Interior Design

Target group: n.A.

Eligibility criteria: Study + program funding

Financial support: 1,075 EURO/month residence allowance + 35 EURO/month insurance allowance + 1,325 EURO travel allowance

Non-material support: n.a.

Application deadline: n.a.

Funding period: 4 months for outgoing students

Contact person: Maryse Niemeier / International Office TH OWL

Further information:www.th-owl.de/international/

Departments: All departments

Target group: n.A.

Eligibility criteria: Studies, internships, language courses, specialist courses, study trips

Financial support: n.A.

Non-material support: n.A.

Application deadline: Mobility in the summer semester: 01.11. // Mobility in the winter semester: 01.05.

Duration of funding:

• Studies (1 - 6 months) : 1. one semester at a foreign university outside the ERASMUS area* / 2. one stay at a European university that is not a partner university of the TH OWL / 3. - short scholarships for the preparation of final theses and dissertations
• Internships (6 weeks - 6 months): worldwide, outside the ERASMUS area
• Language courses (3 weeks - 6 months): - Language courses at universities or established language institutions abroad worldwide, amounting to at least 25 hours per week
• Specialized courses (up to 6 weeks): e.g. summer schools, workshops at universities abroad
• Study trips (up to 12 days): - In addition to providing subject-related knowledge and insights into the country, the focus of the study trip must be on meeting foreign students and academics on site.

Contact person: Anne Kulasi, James O'Reilly / International Office TH OWL

Further information:www.th-owl.de/international/

Departments: All departments

Target group: n.A.

Eligibility criteria: n.a.

Financial support: n.A.

Non-material support: n.A.

Application deadline: Mobility in the summer semester: 01.11. // Mobilities in the winter semester: 01.05.

Duration of funding: after application by the applicant and approval of the selection committee

Contact person: Maryse Niemeier / International Office TH OWL

Further information:www.th-owl.de/international/

Departments: All departments

Target group: n.A.

Eligibility criteria: n.a.

Financial support: n.A.

Non-material support: n.A.

Application deadline: Mobility in the summer semester: 01.11. // Mobilities in the winter semester: 01.05.

Duration of funding: yes after application by the applicant and approval of the selection committee

Contact person: Maryse Niemeier / International Office TH OWL

Further information:www.th-owl.de/international/

Departments: Open to all departments.

Dual study program: No.

Orientation of the study program: Religious (Muslim).

Target group: Muslim first-year students (application already possible in the last school year), students and doctoral candidates.

Formal age limit: No.

Eligibility criteria:

• Above-average school and academic performance.
• Social commitment.
• With regard to nationality, the requirements of § 8 BAföG must be met.
• Students must still have four semesters of standard study time ahead of them. If applying exclusively for the Master's program, there must be one semester between the application and the start of the Master's program.
• When applying for doctoral funding, doctoral candidates should be in the initial phase of their doctorate and have German language skills at level C1.

Financial support: Dependent on income and parents: Students receive a basic monthly grant of up to 812 EURO, which is based on the BAföG rates + 300 EURO fixed sum for study costs. Doctoral students receive up to 1,450 EURO basic funding depending on their income (1,550 EURO from October 2025 and 1,650 EURO from October 2026) + 100 EURO per month for research costs. Family allowances and subsidies for health and long-term care insurance can be granted.

Non-material support: Yes (seminars, academies, trips abroad, language courses, etc.)

Start of application period: The start of the application period will be announced on the Avicenna Studienwerk website.

Application deadline: April 1 (if funding is to begin in the following winter semester) and October 1 (if funding is to begin in the following summer semester).

Funding period:

• For students: Corresponds to the maximum funding period according to BAföG (= standard period of study for the degree program).
• For doctoral students: 2 years with an option to extend, up to a maximum of 4 years.

Questions about funding: You can send specific questions about funding and application to the following directly to the foundation. Please take note of the FAQ on the scholarship of the Studienwerk before sending your inquiry.

Further information:https://www.avicenna-studienwerk.de/scholarship/

Departments: Open to all departments.

Dual study program: Yes, full-time. The training allowance is offset against the scholarship.

Orientation of the study program: Religious (Catholic).

Target group: First-year students, undergraduates, doctoral students and international students who are members of the Catholic Church.

Formal age limit: No.

Eligibility criteria:

• Outstanding academic achievements and interdisciplinary interest, social commitment.
• Membership of the Catholic Church (applicants who belong to a non-United Orthodox or Ancient Oriental Church may apply on a case-by-case basis).
• A living Christian faith and a willingness to help shape the church.
• With regard to nationality, the requirements of § 8 BAföG must be met.
• Students must still have four semesters of standard study time ahead of them.
• German language skills of at least level B2.
• Abitur or university entrance qualification that entitles you to study at a state or state-recognized university of applied sciences, certificate of matriculation (only for applications after the first semester) or admission to doctoral studies for doctoral students.

Financial support: Dependent on income and parents: Students receive a basic monthly grant of up to 812 EURO, which is based on the BAföG rates + 300 EURO fixed sum for study costs. Doctoral students receive up to 1,450 EURO basic funding depending on their income (1,550 EURO from October 2025 and 1,650 EURO from October 2026) + 100 EURO per month for research costs. Family allowances and subsidies for health and long-term care insurance can be granted.

Non-material support: Yes (interdisciplinary educational program and spiritual program).

Application deadline: Application for participation in the selection procedure for first-year students: By July 1 of each year. For students: 01.08. For doctoral candidates: The start of the application period will be announced on the Cusanuswerk website.

Funding period:

• For students: Corresponds to the maximum funding period according to BAföG (= standard period of study of the degree program).
• For doctoral students: 3 years with an option to extend, but for a maximum of 4 years.

Questions about funding: You can send specific questions about funding and application to the following directly to the foundation.

Further information:https://www.cusanuswerk.de/startseite

Departments: Open to all departments.

Dual study program: Yes, full-time. The training allowance is offset against the scholarship.

Orientation of the study program: Religious (Jewish).

Target group: Students (Bachelor & Master) and doctoral candidates who belong to the Jewish community or who are working on a topic closely related to Jewish community issues in their doctorate.

Formal age limit: No.

Eligibility criteria:

• Above-average school and academic performance.
• Involvement in Jewish communities, in the social sector, in youth work, in student organizations or in the social environment.
• A high degree of participation in the idealistic promotion and commitment within the scholarship structures is expected.
• Students must still have five semesters of standard study time ahead of them (for students on a Bachelor's degree course, the four-semester Master's phase following the Bachelor's degree is also included in this standard study time).
• Only four-semester Master's programs are funded.
• With regard to nationality, the requirements of § 8 BAföG must be met.
• Students must be enrolled, doctoral students must be admitted to doctoral studies.

Financial support: Dependent on income and parents: Students receive a basic monthly grant of up to 812 EURO, which is based on the BAföG rates + 300 EURO fixed sum for study costs. Doctoral students receive up to 1,450 EURO basic funding depending on their income (1,550 EURO from October 2025 and 1,650 EURO from October 2026) + 100 EURO per month for research costs. Family allowances and subsidies for health and long-term care insurance can be granted.

Non-material support: Yes (educational program, guest lectures, excursions, academy abroad in Israel, scholarship colleges, individual support, etc.).

Application period:

• For students: April 1 to June 1 (if funding is to begin in the following winter semester) and October 1 to December 1 (if funding is to begin in the following summer semester).
• For doctoral students: March 1 to 31 if admission is to begin on October 1 and from September 1 to 30 if admission is to begin on April 1 of the following year. The application should be made in the initial phase of the doctorate.

Funding period:

• For students: Funding is initially granted for one year. Further funding can be applied for. The maximum funding period corresponds to the maximum funding period according to BAföG (= standard period of study for the degree program).
• For doctoral students: 2 years with the option of two six-month extensions. Further extension options are possible for doctoral students with children.

Questions about funding: You can send specific questions about funding and application to the following directly to the foundation.

Further information: https://eles-studienwerk.de//?lang=en

Departments: Open to all departments.

Dual study program: No.

Orientation of the study program: Religious (Protestant).

Target group: First-year students, undergraduates and doctoral students.

Formal age limit: No. However, applicants who have reached the age of 35 must submit a special application.

Eligibility criteria:

• Enthusiasm for their own subject and good performance at school and/or university.
• Applicants should have social skills, the ability to reflect critically and a keen interest in interdisciplinary, social, religious and political issues and be committed accordingly.
• Full-time study program and first degree.
• With regard to nationality, the requirements of § 8 BAföG must be met.
• Applicants without German citizenship must provide proof of German language skills at level C1.
• Students must still have four semesters of standard study time ahead of them. Exception: Refugees who wish to start or continue their studies in Germany can also apply in higher semesters. However, at least 4 full semesters must still be completed at the time of application.
• Additional requirements for doctoral funding: speedy studies and proof of degree.

Financial support: Dependent on income and parents: Students receive a basic monthly grant of up to 812 EURO, which is based on the BAföG rates + 300 EURO fixed sum for study costs. Doctoral students receive up to 1,450 EURO basic funding depending on their income (1,550 EURO from October 2025 and 1,650 EURO from October 2026) + 100 EURO per month for research costs. Family allowances and subsidies for health and long-term care insurance can be granted.

Non-material support: Yes (advice, networking, summer university, working groups, etc.).

Application period:

• For students: October 15 to March 1 (for funding starting in the winter semester) and April 15 to September 1 (for funding starting in the summer semester).
• For doctoral students: September 1 to December 1 (decision is made in April of the following year) and March 1 to June 1 (decision is made in October).

Funding period:

• For students: Corresponds to the maximum funding period according to BAföG (= standard period of study for the degree program).
• For doctoral students: 2 years with an option to extend to three years.

Questions about funding: You can send specific questions about funding and application to the following directly to the foundation.

Further information: https://www.evstudienwerk.de/

Departments: Open to all departments.

Dual study program: Yes, full-time. The training allowance is offset against the scholarship.

Orientation of the foundation: Political (party affiliation: SPD).

Target group: First-year students, students (Bachelor & Master), doctoral students.

Formal age limit: No.

Eligibility criteria:

• Above-average performance at university or school.
• Personal commitment to society in line with the values represented by the foundation.
• The condition for doctoral funding is an above-average and rapid completion of studies.
• With regard to nationality, the requirements of § 8 BAföG must be fulfilled.
• International students and doctoral candidates must provide proof of German language skills.

Financial support: Dependent on income and parents: Students receive a basic monthly grant of up to 812 EURO, which is based on the BAföG rates + 300 EURO fixed sum for study costs. Doctoral students receive up to 1,450 EURO basic funding depending on their income (1,550 EURO from October 2025 and 1,650 EURO from October 2026) + 100 EURO per month for research costs. Family allowances and subsidies for health and long-term care insurance can be granted.

Non-material support: Yes (interdisciplinary educational program: socio-political seminars, key competence seminars, university groups, thematic, working groups, mentoring program, etc.).

Application deadline:

• For students (German, refugees, foreign students): 31.10. for the winter semester, 30.04. for the summer semester.
• For international students: 30.11. for the winter semester, 31.05. for the summer semester.
• For doctoral students: None. Application is possible at any time; admission to doctoral studies must have been granted.

Funding period:

• For students: The foundation does not provide any information on this. However, the funding period most likely corresponds to the maximum funding period according to BAföG (= standard period of study for the degree program).
• For doctoral students: 2 years with an option to extend to a maximum of three years.

Questions about funding: You can send specific questions about funding and application to the following directly to the foundation.

Further information:https://www.fes.de/studienfoerderung

Departments: Open to all departments.

Dual study program: Yes, full-time. The training allowance is offset against the scholarship.

Orientation of the foundation: Political (party affiliation: FDP).

Target group: (Fach-)Abitur graduates, first-year students with (Fach-)Abitur (also with vocational training), German students from the 2nd semester (Bachelor & Master), refugee students from the 1st semester, international students (only in the Master) and doctoral students.

Formal age limit: No.

Eligibility criteria:

• Professional achievements.
• Strong personality.
• Visible socio-political commitment
• Students must still have at least two semesters of standard study time ahead of them at the start of funding.
• Full-time study program.
• With regard to nationality, the requirements of § 8 BAföG must be met.
• Additional requirements for doctoral funding: speedy studies and proof of graduation.

Financial support: Dependent on income and parents: Students receive a basic monthly grant of up to 812 EURO, which is based on the BAföG rates + 300 EURO fixed sum for study costs. Doctoral students receive up to 1,450 EURO basic funding depending on their income (1,550 EURO from October 2025 and 1,650 EURO from October 2026) + 100 EURO per month for research costs. Family allowances and subsidies for health and long-term care insurance can be granted.

Non-material support: Yes (interdisciplinary continuing education program, workshops, academies, etc.)

Application period: April 1 to April 30 (for funding from the winter semester) and October 1 to October 31 (for funding from the following summer semester).

Funding period:

• For students: Initially for one year. Thereafter, an application for an extension must be submitted each year. The maximum funding period corresponds to the maximum funding period according to BAföG (= standard period of study for the degree program).
• For doctoral students: 1 year with the option to extend each year. Maximum of three years, four years in justified exceptional cases.

Questions about funding: You can send specific questions about funding and application to the following directly to the foundation. Please take note of the FAQ on the scholarship page of the foundation before sending your request.

Further information: https://www.freiheit.org/?mtm_campaign=language-switch-header&mtm_kwd=click-en

Departments: Open to all departments.

Dual study program: Yes, full-time. The training allowance is offset against the scholarship.

Orientation of the foundation: Political (party affiliation: CSU).

Target group: High school graduates, students (Bachelor & Master) and doctoral candidates.

Formal age limit: Yes, students and doctoral candidates are supported up to the age limit of 32.

Eligibility criteria:

• Above-average school and academic performance.
• Involvement in the political, church or social environment.
• Affirmation of the foundation's goals.
• Students must still have at least three semesters of standard study time ahead of them at the start of funding.
• With regard to nationality, the requirements of § 8 BAföG must be fulfilled.
• Participation in offers of non-material support.
• Additional requirements for doctoral funding: speedy studies and proof of graduation.

Financial support: Dependent on income and parents: Students receive a basic monthly grant of up to 812 EURO, which is based on the BAföG rates + 300 EURO fixed sum for study costs. Doctoral students receive up to 1,450 EURO basic funding depending on their income (1,550 EURO from October 2025 and 1,650 EURO from October 2026) + 100 EURO per month for research costs. Family allowances and subsidies for health and long-term care insurance can be granted.

Non-material support: Yes (seminars, workshops, academies, etc.)

Application deadline: July 15 and January 15.

Funding period:

• For students: Initially for one year. Thereafter, an application for extension must be submitted each year. The maximum funding period corresponds to the maximum funding period according to BAföG (= standard period of study for the degree program).
• For doctoral students: 1 year with an option to extend by 1 year, in exceptional cases by a further six months. Maximum of two and a half years.

Questions about funding: You can send specific questions about funding and application to the following directly to the foundation. Please take note of the FAQ on the scholarship page before submitting your request.

Further information: https://www.hss.de/stipendium/

Departments: Open to all departments.

Dual study program: Yes, full-time. The training allowance is offset against the scholarship.

Orientation of the foundation: Trade union.

Target group: (Refugee) students (Bachelor's & Master's) and doctoral students, especially if they have already completed vocational training.

Formal age limit: Yes, students are funded up to the age limit of 35, after that only in exceptional cases. Doctoral students are funded up to the age limit of 40.

Eligibility criteria:

• Above-average performance.
• Personal and professional qualifications for the chosen course of study.
• Trade union or socio-political commitment.
• Professional and educational background prior to studies.
• Social and economic situation.
• Students must still have at least three semesters of standard study time ahead of them at the start of funding. An application after the 3rd semester is possible if a Master's degree is subsequently sought.
• With regard to nationality, the requirements of § 8 BAföG must be met.
• German language skills at level C1.
• For doctoral funding additionally: speedy studies and proof of degree.

Financial support: Dependent on income and parents: Students receive a basic monthly grant of up to 812 EURO, which is based on the BAföG rates + 300 EURO fixed sum for study costs. Doctoral students receive up to 1,450 EURO basic funding depending on their income (1,550 EURO from October 2025 and 1,650 EURO from October 2026) + 100 EURO per month for research costs. Family allowances and subsidies for health and long-term care insurance can be granted.

Non-material support: Yes (seminars, workshops, conferences, advice, mentoring, etc.)

Application period:

• For students: November 19 to February 1 (for funding from the following winter semester) and May 15 to July 1 (for funding from the following summer semester).
• For doctoral candidates: February 15 to May 27 and August 15 to November 11.

Funding period:

• For students: The maximum funding period corresponds to the maximum funding period according to BAföG (= standard period of study for the degree program).
• For doctoral students: 2 years standard funding, maximum 3 years.

Questions about funding: You can send specific questions about funding and application to the following directly to the foundation. Please take note of the FAQ on the scholarship page before submitting your request.

Further information:https://www.boeckler.de/de/stipendien-2650.htm

Departments: Open to all departments.

Dual study program: No.

Orientation of the foundation: Political (party affiliation: Bündnis 90/Die Grünen).

Target group: First-year students, (refugee) students (Bachelor's & Master's), international students (Master's) and doctoral students.

Formal age limit: No.

Eligibility criteria:

• Excellent grades.
• Original and independent thinking.
• Political commitment to a just, democratic and ecological world.
• Professional and educational background prior to studies.
• Social and economic situation.
• Students must still have at least three semesters of standard study time ahead of them at the start of funding. It is possible for refugee students, but not for German students, to apply for funding exclusively in the Master's program.
• With regard to nationality, the requirements of § 8 BAföG must be met. International students who have already completed a Bachelor's degree can apply for funding for a Master's degree. However, this must be done before the start of the Master's course or in the first semester of the Master's course.
• German language skills at level B2.
• For doctoral funding additionally: Proof of admission to doctoral studies.

Financial support: Dependent on income and parents: Students receive a basic monthly grant of up to 812 EURO, which is based on the BAföG rates + 300 EURO fixed sum for study costs. Doctoral students receive up to 1,450 EURO basic funding depending on their income (1,550 EURO from October 2025 and 1,650 EURO from October 2026) + 100 EURO per month for research costs. Family allowances and subsidies for health and long-term care insurance can be granted.

Non-material support: Yes (seminars, workshops, networking, events for political education, working groups, advice, mentoring, etc.).

Application deadline: March 1 and September 1.  

Funding period:

• For students: The maximum funding period corresponds to the maximum funding period according to BAföG (= standard period of study for the degree program).
• For doctoral students: 2 years standard funding, maximum 3 years.

Questions about funding: You can send specific questions about funding and application to the following directly to the foundation. Please take note of the FAQ on the scholarship page before submitting your request.

Further information: https://www.boell.de/en/scholarships

Departments: Open to all departments.

Dual study program: Yes, full-time. The training allowance is offset against the scholarship.

Orientation of the study program: Political (party affiliation: CDU).

Target group: German and refugee students (Bachelor & Master), international students (Master) and doctoral students.

Formal age limit: Yes, students are funded up to the age of 35. Exception: International students are only funded up to an age limit of 30 years.

Eligibility criteria:

• Above-average school and academic performance.
• Regular voluntary commitment.
• Identification with the values, political content and topics represented by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation and willingness to represent these in society.
• With regard to nationality, the requirements of § 8 BAföG must be fulfilled.
• Students must still have four semesters of standard study time ahead of them. If applying exclusively for the Master's program, the application must be submitted before the start of the Master's program.
• German language skills at level B2.
• Active participation in non-material support.
• For doctoral funding additionally: The degree qualifying for a doctorate should not be more than five years old.

Financial support: Dependent on income and parents: Students receive a basic monthly grant of up to 812 EURO, which is based on the BAföG rates + 300 EURO fixed sum for study costs. Doctoral students receive up to 1,450 EURO basic funding depending on their income (1,550 EURO from October 2025 and 1,650 EURO from October 2026) + 100 EURO per month for research costs. Family allowances and subsidies for health and long-term care insurance can be granted.

Non-material support: Yes (seminars, advice, university groups, etc.).

Application deadline: January 15 for funding from the summer semester and July 15 for funding from the winter semester.

Funding period:

• For students: Corresponds to the maximum funding period according to BAföG (= standard period of study for the degree program).
• For doctoral students: 2, maximum 3 years.

Questions about funding: You can send specific questions about funding and application to the following directly to the foundation. Please take note of the FAQ on the scholarship page before submitting your request.

Further information: https://www.kas.de/de/web/begabtenfoerderung-und-kultur/home

Departments: Open to all departments.

Dual study program: Yes, full-time. The training allowance is offset against the scholarship.

Orientation of the study program: Political (party affiliation: DIE LINKE).

Target group: Prospective students without an academic background (from the 1st semester), German and refugee students (Bachelor & Master) from the 2nd semester, international students (Master) and doctoral students.

Formal age limit: No.

Eligibility criteria:

• Very good academic performance.
• Proof of strong social commitment.
• Identification with the values, political content and topics represented by the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation and willingness to represent these in society.
• With regard to nationality, the requirements of § 8 BAföG must be fulfilled.
• Students must still have four semesters of standard study time ahead of them. If applying exclusively for the Master's degree program, the application must be submitted in the first Master's semester.
• International students must provide proof of enrolment or at least admission.
• German language skills at level B2.
• For doctoral funding additionally: Outstanding degree, admission to doctoral studies and supervision by a university lecturer in Germany.

Financial support: Dependent on income and parents: Students receive a basic monthly grant of up to 812 EURO, which is based on the BAföG rates + 300 EURO fixed sum for study costs. Doctoral students receive up to 1,450 EURO basic funding depending on their income (1,550 EURO from October 2025 and 1,650 EURO from October 2026) + 100 EURO per month for research costs. Family allowances and subsidies for health and long-term care insurance can be granted.

Non-material support: Yes (seminars, vacation academies, educational trips, working groups, etc.).

Application deadline: April 1 (for funding beginning in the winter semester) and October 1 (for funding beginning in the summer semester).

Funding period:

• For students: Corresponds to the maximum funding period according to BAföG (= standard period of study for the degree program).
• For doctoral students: 2 years with the option of an extension of 2x6 months.

Questions about funding: You can send specific questions about funding and application to the following directly to the foundation. Please take note of the FAQ on the scholarship page before submitting your request.

Further information: https://www.rosalux.de/en/foundation/studienwerk/study-scholarships

Departments: Open to all departments.

Dual study program: Yes, full-time. The training allowance is offset against the scholarship.

Orientation of the study program: Political (party affiliation: DIE LINKE).

Target group: Prospective students without an academic background (from the 1st semester), German and refugee students (Bachelor & Master) from the 2nd semester, international students (Master) and doctoral students.

Formal age limit: No.

Eligibility criteria:

• Very good academic performance.
• Proof of strong social commitment.
• Identification with the values, political content and topics represented by the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation and willingness to represent these in society.
• With regard to nationality, the requirements of § 8 BAföG must be fulfilled.
• Students must still have four semesters of standard study time ahead of them. If applying exclusively for the Master's degree program, the application must be submitted in the first Master's semester.
• International students must provide proof of enrolment or at least admission.
• German language skills at level B2.
• For doctoral funding additionally: Outstanding degree, admission to doctoral studies and supervision by a university lecturer in Germany.

Financial support: Dependent on income and parents: Students receive a basic monthly grant of up to 812 EURO, which is based on the BAföG rates + 300 EURO fixed sum for study costs. Doctoral students receive up to 1,450 EURO basic funding depending on their income (1,550 EURO from October 2025 and 1,650 EURO from October 2026) + 100 EURO per month for research costs. Family allowances and subsidies for health and long-term care insurance can be granted.

Non-material support: Yes (seminars, vacation academies, educational trips, working groups, etc.).

Application deadline: April 1 (for funding beginning in the winter semester) and October 1 (for funding beginning in the summer semester).

Funding period:

• For students: Corresponds to the maximum funding period according to BAföG (= standard period of study for the degree program).
• For doctoral students: 2 years with the option of an extension of 2x6 months.

Questions about funding: You can send specific questions about funding and application to the following directly to the foundation. Please take note of the FAQ on the scholarship page before submitting your request.

Further information:https://www.sdw.org/das-bieten-wir/studierende-berufstaetige/studienfoerderwerk-klaus-murmann/ueberblick.html

Departments: All departments

Dual study program: Yes, full-time.

Target group: Application possible while still at school, first year of study; course of study; (degree)

Formal age limit: No.

Eligibility criteria: Students whose talent and personality suggest special achievements in the service of the general public

Financial support: Dependent on income and parents: Students receive a basic monthly grant of up to 812 EURO, which is based on the BAföG rates + 300 EURO fixed sum for study costs. Doctoral students receive up to 1,450 EURO basic funding depending on their income (1,550 EURO from October 2025 and 1,650 EURO from October 2026) + 100 EURO per month for research costs. Family allowances and subsidies for health and long-term care insurance can be granted.

Non-material support: Yes (networking, language courses, seminars, internship program, etc.)

Application deadline: n.a. - Please note the special application information

Duration of funding: Duration of the entire degree program

Contact: Career Service TH OWL / German Academic Scholarship Foundation

Further information:www.studienstiftung.de/infos-fuer-studierende/

Special application information: Self-application with selection test only possible in the 1st and 2nd semester. From the 3rd semester onwards, access via suggestion by lecturers or examination office.