What Scholarships Offer
鈧� Financial support
Depending on the scholarship program, you will receive either a partial or full scholarship. A basic scholarship from one of the StipendiumPlus F枚rderungswerke, for example, is calculated on the basis of BAf枚G (max. 812 euros per month plus a monthly allowance of 300 euros for study costs). The Deutschlandstipendium, on the other hand, provides 300 euros per month and can be received in addition to BAf枚G.
+ Ideational support and networking
Most scholarship programs also offer attractive accompanying programs. From subject-related seminars to skills workshops, from peer project groups to career-related mentoring structures, you will benefit from offers that go beyond the financial and build networks for your future.
Keywords
As you begin to research scholarship programs, you will come across certain key words that are important in determining your eligibility and preparing your application:
BAf枚G stands for "Federal Education Assistance Act". Section 8 of this law stipulates who is entitled to state student support in Germany and the conditions to which it is linked (e.g. age limits on entry to studies, not exceeding certain income levels). As many scholarship providers receive state funding, they are bound to BAf枚G eligibility regulations when awarding scholarships, with the exception of special programs for international students.
The "Begabtenf枚derungswerke" (foundations for the support of gifted students) in Germany comprise 13 foundations that focus on supporting high-achieving, engaged individuals as part of the "StipendiumPlus" program of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). Each of these foundations has specific foci and target groups. Don't be intimidated by the word "gifted". Many students who qualify for and are a good fit for these scholarships wrongly assume that they are not!
This is an important criterion for many scholarship programs and is often mistakenly associated only with volunteer work. Social engagement refers to any way in which you contribute socially, civically, professionally or politically - whether inside or outside the university. Active participation in student initiatives, student councils, sports clubs, art or music groups, tutoring or mentoring activities, religious communities or political initiatives all count as engagement. Would you like to get involved? Visit 51猎奇's platform on student participation and engagement.
For many scholarship programs, academic acheivement is one of the most important criteria. However, this is not simply equated with a near-perfect grade point average. While grades often play an important role, they are always one of many criteria that are taken into account. And achievements go beyond the academic: they also refer to moments of which you are particularly proud - be it in the context of sports, a hobby or a challenging situation in which you have prevailed or excelled.
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