Information for Applicants

  Four students holding certificates Copyright: Stefan Hense

Through the Education Fund, RWTH Aachen University annually awards Germany scholarships to outstanding students and first-year students who show great potential on the basis of their excellent past achievements.

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Germany Scholarship - Key Facts

  1. Prerequisite: You are completing a standard period of study during Winter Semester 2019/20 and Summer Semester 2020.
  2. Stipend: 300 Euros per month & a non-monetary framework program
  3. Funding Period: at least two semesters; renewal is possible
  4. Applications: between May 28 and July 1, 2019 only. Start of the funding period: Winter Semester 2019/20
 

Under the umbrella of the RWTH Education Fund, 432 scholarship holders currently receive a monthly grant of 300 euros from the Deutschlandstipendium, 15 students each are supported by the Porsche IT Campus RWTH Aachen Scholarship and the Henry Ford Scholarship.

The Education Fund scholarships are awarded every year to start at the beginning of the winter semester. Registered students and first-year students can receive a scholarship if they have distinguished themselves by their excellent academic performance and show exceptional potential. In addition to students completing their first degree, students pursuing a second or supplementary degree as well as a Master's degree are also eligible.

In a two-stage selection procedure, applications are evaluated by experts in the different faculties according to subject area. From the total number of applicants, the faculties then submit a list of candidates they would recommend for a scholarship. The scholarships are awarded to the applicants according to their ranking on the list.

The Education Fund aims in particular to strengthen long-term contact between scholarship holders and sponsors. If the students' performance remains relatively constant or even improves, the university will therefore endeavor to extend their funding over the long-term.

 
Timeline
Online-application period for students and prospective students May 28 to July 1, 2019
Scholarship receipients are selected July to September
Notifications of approval are sent to scholarship receipients from late September onwards
Scholarship Award Ceremony November 22, 2019

 

Important Information on the Re-Application Process

Germany Scholarship recipients who will begin their Master’s course of study at RWTH in the summer semester of 2020 have the opportunity to re-apply in the period between February 1 and 28, 2020. For those who transition from a Bachelor’s to a Master’s program, it is mandatory to re-apply in order to receive continued funding.  This also applies to students currently on leave who transition from the Bachelor’s to the Master’s program. In the application period we will provide a link to the application portal on this web page.

 
 

What Our Scholarship Recipients Say

Judith Berens Copyright: private
“Receiving the Germany Scholarship feels like a recognition of my achievements and hard work as a student. This support makes me financially independent to some extent and thus I have the opportunity to engage in extracurricular activities. Thanks to the great accompanying program I can educate myself beyond the classroom and get in touch with companies and fellow students.”

Judith Berens, MAN Diesel & Turbo SE Scholarship Recipient

Judith Berens Copyright: private
“Receiving the Germany Scholarship feels like a recognition of my achievements and hard work as a student. This support makes me financially independent to some extent and thus I have the opportunity to engage in extracurricular activities. Thanks to the great accompanying program I can educate myself beyond the classroom and get in touch with companies and fellow students.”

Judith Berens, MAN Diesel & Turbo SE Scholarship Recipient

Felix Berief Copyright: private
“The Education Fund scholarship has helped me in many ways. First, I learnt a lot outside of my studies due to the many workshops and lectures. At these events, many committed students from different fields came together, and the exchange of ideas and experience has expanded my horizons. But most importantly, I got in touch with the donors: in the first semesters of study, you don’t have many opportunities to network with companies who are willing to invest time and money in the personal development of students. For this reason, the contact I made with the help of the Education Fund are very important to me, in particular when it comes to arranging internships or entering the job market.”

Felix Berief, Stipendiat Hans Hermann Voss-Stiftung

Markus Spiertz Copyright: private
“Beyond the financial support, the RWTH Education Fund offers a generous framework program which includes interesting educational events, such as seminars and excursions.”

Markus Spiertz, Stipendiat Evonik Stiftung

Christian Mänken Copyright: private
“The RWTH Education Fund is a great initiative, offering students new perspectives and opportunities. During my Bachelor’s, I had to work part-time, so I did not have the time for extracurricular activities. Through the generous support from the Education Fund, I can participate in student projects and make focus more on the educational opportunities provided by the university. I am also looking forward to participating in the framework program. It’s a great opportunity to make contacts with other scholarship recipients and together learn more about the world of business and industry.”

Christian Mänken, MAN Diesel & Turbo SE Scholarship Recipient

Liliale Manny Copyright: Shiar Ali
“I see the scholarship from the Education Fund as a confirmation of my choice of career path; it is a recognition of my academic achievements. It makes me more independent and gives me motivation for future tasks. I look forward to all the opportunities provided by the dialogue and exchange with students, companies, and the university. I would like to say ‘thank you’ for having this opportunity.”

Liliane Manny, Ruhrverband Scholarship Recipient

Maora Walenta Copyright: private
“The support from the Education Fund makes it possible for me to fully concentrate on my studies and my volunteer activities.”

Maora Walenta, Supported by Dr. Ludwig Pierkes