Reutlingen University

A scholarship is a financial (educational) grant that supports students and first-year students in covering the costs associated with their studies. In the most common form of scholarship, scholarship holders receive a fixed monthly payment over a certain period of time. In addition, there are scholarships that are awarded for special projects, such as (research) projects, theses or stays abroad, and are sometimes paid as reimbursement of expenses. In addition to financial support, many scholarship providers also offer ideational or content-related support in the form of educational and networking opportunities. Scholarships are thus doubly beneficial! Usually they do not even have to be reimbursed.

Many scholarships target students with above-average performance. However, not only highly gifted students are considered for a scholarship! In general, students of all disciplines can apply, regardless of whether they are enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme or the stage of their studies. Some scholarships even support doctoral students. It is therefore always advisable to find out who is eligible for a scholarship and in which way.

The criteria for receiving a scholarship vary widely. Many scholarships are aimed at students with above-average performance. For public scholarship providers, other criteria are often particularly important, such as social or voluntary commitment. So even if you don't have the best grades, it can be worth investing time in the search for a scholarship!

The next scholarship info session will take place 13.10.2026 starting 19:00!

Missed the session? Here you can find a summary on available options for student funding (PDF).

The "Deutschlandstipendium" is intended to support exceptionally gifted first-year students and students. The scholarship holders not only receive financial support, but are also in close contact with their sponsor. Some sponsors offer plant tours, networking meetings and recruiting programmes, and more.

This call for applications (PDF) is valid for the current application and award period from September 2026 to August 2027 and is based on the statutes (PDF) for the awarding of German scholarships. The call for applications publicly informs about the procedure for awarding scholarships.

The "Aufstiegsstipendium für Berufserfahrene" is a programme of the Federal Government and supports a first university degree - full-time or part-time. It is aimed at professionals with vocational training and at least two years of work experience who have demonstrated particular talent and commitment.