Foundations
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In individual cases, it may also be possible to finance studies through foundations and organisations for the advancement of gifted students. Some of the foundations may make the funding dependent on denominational or political affiliation, others on academic performance or social commitment.
The most important nationwide organisations for the promotion of gifted young people and foundations
Deutschlandstipendium
Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg
Akademiestraße 6
09599 Freiberg
Phone: 03731 / 39 2583
E-Mail: Diana.Giersch@zuv.tu-freiberg.de
The Deutschlandstipendium is intended to support particularly talented university entrants and students whose careers promise outstanding academic and professional achievements. When selecting scholarship holders, special successes, work experience, social commitment and special personal or family circumstances are taken into account in addition to performance at school or during their studies.
Heinrich-Böll-Foundation
Studienwerk der Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung
Schumannstr. 8
10117 Berlin
Phone: 030 / 285 34 400
Phone office hours: Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri, 10:00-13:00
Fax: 030 / 285 34 409
E-Mail: studienwerk@boell.de
The Heinrich Böll Foundation supports students and doctoral candidates of all disciplines and nationalities in universities as well as in universities of applied sciences. The Foundation expects outstanding academic and scientific achievements, socio-political commitment and an active engagement with the fundamental values of the Foundation: ecology and sustainability, democracy and human rights, self-determination and justice.
German Academic Scholarship Foundation
Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes e.V.
Ahrstraße 41
53175 Bonn
Phone: 0228 / 82096 0
Fax: 0228 / 82096 103
E-Mail: info@studienstiftung.de
Promotion of German students at scientific and artistic universities, including stays abroad and doctorates; students and high school graduates cannot apply themselves, but must be proposed by their lecturers or teachers (dates of proposals: for high school graduates by 15 July of the year, for students at art and music universities by 1 November, all others at any time).
Friedrich-Ebert Foundation e.V.
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
Abteilung Studienförderung
Godesberger Allee 149
53170 Bonn
Phone: 0228 / 883 9225
E-Mail: stipendien@fes.de
Promotion of German students and students from developing countries, first degree and doctorate, participation in the seminars of the foundation desired.
Federal foundation Rosa Luxemburg
Studienwerk der Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung
Franz-Mehring-Platz 1
10243 Berlin
Telefon: 030 / 44310 223
E-Mail: studienwerk@rosalux.org
The foundation awards scholarships to students and doctoral candidates who are committed to social justice, living democracy and freedom of critical thinking.
Hanns-Seidel Foundation e.V.
Hans Seidel Stiftung
Institut für Begabtenförderung
Lazarettstr. 33
80636 München
Phone: 089 / 1258 0
Fax: 089 / 1258 356
E-Mail: info@hss.de
Application deadlines
- students at universities and universities of applied sciences: 31 May and 30 November
- doctoral students: 15 January and 15 July
Konrad-Adenauer Foundation e.V.
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V.
Rathausallee 12
53757 St. Augustin
Phone: 02241 / 246 0
Fax: 02241 / 246 2508
E-Mail: zentrale@kas.de
Promotion of German and foreign students and graduates, seminar programme accompanying the studies for interdisciplinary exchange of ideas (dates: 15 January, 15 July).
Hans-Böckler Foundation
Hans-Böckler-Stiftung
Hans-Böckler-Straße 39
40476 Düsseldorf
Phone: 0211 / 7778 0
Fax 0211 / 7778 120
E-Mail: zentrale@boeckler.de
Co-determination, research and study support organisation of the DGB, especially for students in second chance education.
Gottlieb Daimler- und Karl Benz Foundation
Daimler und Benz Stiftung
Geschäftsführung
Dr.-Karl-Benz-Platz 2
65826 Ladenburg
Phone: 06203 / 10 92 0
Fax: 06203 / 10 92 5
E-Mail: info@daimler-benz-stiftung.de
Funding of research activities abroad, all areas, prerequisite is an own research project, age limit at 30 years (date 1 October).
Otto Benecke Foundation e.V.
Otto Benecke Stiftung e.V.
Kennedyallee 105-107
53175 Bonn
Phone: 0228 / 8163 0
Fax: 0228 / 8163 300
E-Mail: post@obs-ev.de
Promotion for integration into the society of the Federal Republic of Germany, promotion and school as well as language training for late repatriates, asylum seekers and contingent refugees.
German Sports Aid Foundation
Cusanuswerk - Episcopal study support
Cusanuswerk e.V.
Geschäftsstelle
Baumschulallee 5
53115 Bonn
Phone: 0228 / 98384 0
Fax: 0228 / 98384 99
E-Mail: info@cusanuswerk.de
Promotion of Catholic students of all disciplines (date 1 October).
Protestant Study Association Villigst
Evangelisches Studienwerk e.V.
Iserlohner Straße 25
58239 Schwerte
Phone: 02304 / 755 196
Fax: 02304 / 755 250
E-Mail: bewerbung@evstudienwerk.de
Promotion of Protestant students, interdisciplinary context expected (dates: 1 March, 1 September).
Ernst Ludwig Ehrlich Study Association
Ernst Ludwig Ehrlich Studienwerk e. V.
Postfach 210320
10503 Berlin
According to the guidelines of the BMBF, the Ernst Ludwig Ehrlich Study Association supports particularly talented Jewish students and doctoral candidates with German citizenship, citizenship of an EU member state or the status of a foreign national with educational qualifications within the meaning of §8 BAföG for their education at state and state-recognised universities.
Foundation of the German Economy (sdw)
Stiftung der Deutschen Wirtschaft (sdw) gGmbH
Spreeufer 5
10178 Berlin
Phone: 030 / 20 33 15 40
Fax: 030 / 20 33 15 55
E-Mail: studienfoerderwerk@sdw.org
The sdw supports around 1000 students and doctoral candidates from all faculties and types of higher education institutions. In addition, it offers a special support programme for committed student teachers. Active participation in the respective support programme is expected.
Foundation for the Promotion of Talented Professionals in Vocational Education and Training
Stiftung Begabtenförderung berufliche Bildung
Aufstiegsstipendium: Stipendium des Bundes
Phone: 0228 / 62931 43
The promotion scholarship supports experienced professionals in the execution of their first university studies (Bachelor or Diploma). Prerequisite: At least two years of professional experience after vocational training and a special professional performance which can be proven, among other things, by the training grade or an employer's recommendation. The application takes place online before the beginning of the studies, as an exception for already students also up to the 2nd semester.
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