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Scholarship programmes of the THI

Scholarships are part of the promotion of gifted people and are therefore often awarded on the basis of very good to good performance and social commitment. The THI offers its students advice and support with their applications for both internal and external programmes.

Good to know:

  • Start early: Most funding opportunities are available to you especially at the beginning of your studies (for bachelor’s programs, usually in the 1st–3rd semesters; for master’s programs, ideally before starting your studies or in the first semester).
  • Keep an eye on deadlines: Make sure to check the application periods well in advance—these vary by foundation, as do the requirements.
  • Check your documents: Make sure your application is complete before you submit it.

 

Information on separate programs exclusively for our international students can be found here.

Internal scholarship programmes

Talent Promotion of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research

The scholarship foundations are supported by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and provide funding to particularly high-achieving and dedicated students.

Stipendiumplus offers a good overview of the various programs and deadlines. 

 

Talent Promotion of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research

Avicenna-Studienwerk

Type of funding:
general promotion (cost of living), idealistic promotion

Application period:
April 1 (funding begins the following winter semester) and
October 1 (funding begins the following summer semester)

further information:
Homepage Avicenna

Cusanuswerk-Bischöfliche Studienförderung e.V.

Counselor:
Prof. Dr. Dr. Andreas Weckwerth, Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt

Type of funding:            
general promotion (cost of living), idealistic promotion, study abroad

Application period:  
first-year students:
Application for participation in the first semester selection process is possible until July 1 of each year; self application and proposal are possible

Students from 2nd semester:
Self-application and proposal are possible at any time (from 20 July 2020, applications for the next year count)

further information:
Homepage Cusanuswerk

Ernst Ludwig Ehrlich Studienwerk

Type of funding:            
general promotion (cost of living), idealistic promotion, study abroad

Application period:  
April 1 to June 1 (funding begins the following winter semester) and
October 1 to December 1 (funding begins the following summer semester)

further information:
Homepage ELES

Evangelisches Studienwerk Villigst e. V.

Type of funding:            
general promotion (cost of living), idealistic promotion, study abroad, language courses

Application period:  
15 October to 1 March (funding begins the following winter semester) and
15 April to 1 September (funding begins the following summer semester)

further information:
Homepage Vigilist

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung e. V.

Type of funding:            
general promotion (cost of living), idealistic promotion, promotion of graduates

Application period:  
Basic funding for Germans and BildungsinländerInnen:

first-year students:
before or at the beginning of the 1st university semester, latest by 31 October (winter semester) and
at the latest by 30 April (summer semester)

Bachelor students:
after the 1st semester and late. until 3 semesters before the end of the standard period of study

Master's students:
before or at the beginning of the 1st semester of the Master's programme, at the latest by 31 October (winter semester) and at the latest by 30 April (summer semester)

Basic support for foreigners:

Bachelor's students:
after the 1st semester and at the latest by 3 semesters before the end of the standard period of study

Master's students:
before or at the beginning of the 1st semester of the Master's programme, at the latest by 31 November (winter semester) and at the latest by 30 May (summer semester)

Explanation of the basic funding:
You can send your online application at any time.

at the latest by 3 semesters before the end of the standard period of study, i.e. for Bachelor's programmes (7 semesters: by the end of the 4th semester)

further information:
Homepage FES

Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit

Counselor:
Prof. Dr. Jörg Clostermann

Type of funding:            
general promotion (cost of living), idealistic promotion, study abroad

Application period:  
30 April & 31 October
(The application portal always opens about 4 weeks before the deadline).

further information:
Homepage Freiheit

Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung

Counselor:
Prof. Dr. Walter Schober

Type of funding:            
general promotion (cost of living), idealistic promotion

Application period:  
31 May & 30 November

further information:
Homepage HSS

Hans-Böckler-Stiftung

Type of funding:            
general promotion (cost of living), idealistic promotion

Application period:  
November 19 to February 1 (funding begins for the following winter semester) and
15 May to 1 August (funding begins for the following summer semester)

further information:
Homepage Boeckler

Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung e.V.

Counselor:
Prof. Dr. - Ing. Klaus-Uwe Moll

Type of funding:            
general promotion (cost of living), idealistic promotion

Application period:  
21 January to 1 March for the following winter semester
July 20 to September 1 for the following summer semester

further information:
Homepage Boell

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V.

Counselor:
Prof. Dr. Christian Stummeyer

Type of funding:            
general promotion (cost of living), idealistic promotion, promotion of graduates

Application period:  
15 January & 15 July of the respective year

further information:
Homepage KAS

Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung e.V.

Type of funding:
General promotion (cost of living), Research projects, Ideational promotion, Internship abroad, Study abroad

Application period:
1 October for funding beginning on 1 April of the following year and
1 April for the start of support from 1 October of the same year

further information:
Homepage Rosalux

Stiftung der Deutschen Wirtschaft (sdw) gGmbH

Type of funding:
General promotion (cost of living), Research projects, Ideational promotion, Internship abroad, Language courses

Application period:
6 January 2020 to 27 April 2020 (12:00 hrs)

further information:
Homepage sdw

Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes e.V.

Counselor:
Prof. Dr. Katherine Roegner

Type of funding:
General promotion (cost of living), Ideal promotion

Application period:
Proposal by professor possible at any time
Self-application approx. always mid-January to mid-February
Proposal by the examination office possible until approx. mid-July

further information:
Homepage Studienstiftung

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