Flexible Financing for Your Studies

This scholarship supports individuals passionate about sustainability and committed to driving environmental and social change through responsible leadership.

Up to 1,500 EUR

• Clear mission centered around creating positive change across the society, environment and economy.
• Record of participation in initiatives focused on sustainability and positive impact like projects, ventures, or volunteering, activism, associations, clubs OR tangible impact created.
• Clearly defined field of involvement (e.g. environmental cause).
• A plan of how the applicant will engage within and beyond the ToU community.

• Video or letter of motivation: Submit either a video or letter of motivation elaborating on how you meet the above mentioned eligibility criteria. On average, we advise 5 minutes for the video or 600 words, telling us why you are the ideal candidate for this scholarship and how you exemplify its essence.
• Submit your CV to give us a glimpse on your previous educational or professional background.

This scholarship is for tech enthusiasts, innovators and future technopreneurs driven by a deep passion to leverage technology for innovation and positive change.

Up to 1,500 EUR

• Video or letter of motivation: Submit either a video or letter of motivation elaborating on how you meet the above mentioned eligibility criteria. On average, we advise 5 minutes for the video or 600 words, telling us why you are the ideal candidate for this scholarship and how you exemplify its essence.

• Submit your CV to give us a glimpse on your previous educational or professional background.

This scholarship supports individuals with innovative ideas and entrepreneurial ambition, helping them launch or scale their ventures and turn visions into reality.

Up to 1,500 EUR

• Video or letter of motivation: Submit either a video or letter of motivation elaborating on how you meet the above mentioned eligibility criteria. On average, we advise 5 minutes for the video or 600 words, telling us why you are the ideal candidate for this scholarship and how you exemplify its essence.

• Submit your CV to give us a glimpse on your previous educational or professional background.

This scholarship aims to close the opportunity gap by supporting underrepresented talents, empowering diverse voices in sustainability, technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

Up to 1,500 EUR

• Applicant must be a member of an underrepresented or marginalized group (including but not limited to underrepresented racial populations, women, LGBTQI, low income, individuals with disabilities, etc.)
• Applicant shows record of academic excellence and proof of hard work in prior education.
• A plan of how the applicant will engage within and beyond the ToU community.

• Letter of motivation: with approximately 600 words for all the questions that follow: a) introduce yourself and include an account of your early years i.e. where you grew up; how you financed your previous education; b) briefly describe how you envisage contributing to the future development of your field of study; c) give us the main reason why you think our program is relevant to your future professional and personal development.
• Submit your CV to give us a glimpse on your previous educational or professional background.

The Deutschlandstipendium is partially funded by the German state and supports high-achieving and socially engaged students. As part of the national scholarship program, it recognizes academic excellence, societal commitment, and the strength of personal journeys. The scholarship amounts to 300 EUR per month, is independent of income, and is granted as a non-repayable subsidy, co-funded by private sponsors and the German Federal Government.

300 EUR / Month; Up to 3,600 EUR in total

The Deutschlandstipendium follows a transparent, point-based evaluation system (max. 100 points)

• Academic Performance (max. 60 points
  Based on your final school grade (new students) or ECTS-weighted university average (enrolled students). Academic excellence is the foundation of the scholarship.

• Personal Circumstances (max. 20 points)
  Recognition of biographical challenges under which achievements were accomplished (e.g. first-generation academic, caregiving responsibilities, employment during studies, refugee background).

• Societal Engagement (max. 20 points)
  Demonstrated commitment to social, environmental, or political initiatives from consistent involvement to outstanding leadership roles.

If applications exceed available scholarships, ranking is based on total score. In case of equal results, the committee may conduct interviews. Here are all details.

• Motivation (video or letter): Submit a 5-minute video or up to 600-word letter outlining your academic achievements, societal engagement, and, if applicable, personal circumstances.
• Submit your CV: By adding your CV you give us a glimpse on your previous educational or professional background. Add all relevant documents for us to evaluate the criteria mentioned above.