Your steps to a scholarship
Be brave!
- Research which scholarship providers you fit in with. (Do your Objectives and values match those of the scholarship provider/foundation?)
- Find out what the application deadlines are for the selection process.
- Clarify which documents need to be submitted. (Letter of motivation, CV, certificates, reports or letters of recommendation)
- Allow sufficient time for the application, as most scholarship providers also require expert reports and letters of recommendation.
- If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the scholarship provider or the foundation.
- Get in touch with lecturers, the student advisory service and, if possible, scholarship holders to get support and tips
- And now start writing - step by step!
The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung is close to the SPD.
Objectives (values/guiding principles):
- to promote socio-political commitment and democratic ideas in the spirit of freedom, justice and solidarity
- Above all, support for students who are the first in their families to study and/or have a migration background
Prerequisite:
- above-average academic performance
- Commitment in line with the foundation's values, e.g. participation in the student council, youth work, involvement in associations or political organizations in the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung's environment
The Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung is close to the FDP.
Objectives (values/guiding principles):
- politically committed students of all disciplines for whom freedom and a liberal and cosmopolitan attitude are important are supported
- German and foreign students are supported
Prerequisite:
- good to very good academic performance
- commitment and interest in politics in line with the values of the foundation and commitment to the values of the foundation
The Hanns Seidel Foundation is close to the CSU.
Objectives (values/guiding principles):
- the foundation stands for democracy, peace and development
- motivated students are supported
Prerequisite:
- good performance
- commitment and interest in politics in line with the foundation's values
The Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung is affiliated with Bündnis 90/Die Grünen.
Objectives (values/guiding principles):
- the basic ideas and values of the foundation include equality and sustainability in ecology
- future leaders in politics, business and society are supported
Prerequisite:
- Personalities who are politically committed, think originally and independently and are committed to the values of the foundation
The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is close to the CDU.
Objectives (values/guiding principles):
- The Christian-democratic values of the foundation include solidarity, freedom and justice
Prerequisite:
- good performance
- commitment in line with the foundation's values (political, church and/or voluntary work)
The Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung is affiliated with the party DIE LINKE.
Objectives (values/guiding principles):
- The Foundation is committed to the dissemination of political knowledge and contexts.
- Through political education, the Foundation aims to contribute to democracy, social justice, solidarity and the equalization of social, gender or ethnic disadvantages.
Prerequisite:
- domestic and international students of all subjects
- students without an academic background who demonstrate social, socio-political and voluntary commitment in the spirit of the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung are eligible for funding
- very good academic performance
The Avicenna-Studienwerk is a Muslim organization for the promotion of gifted students.
Objectives (values/mission statement):
- The foundation attaches great importance to examining one's own Muslim faith and assuming social responsibility
- Gifted Muslim students are supported
Prerequisite:
- above-average performance
- social commitment
- Citizenship of an EU member state or the status of a Bildungsinländer within the meaning of §8 BAföG
The Evangelisches Studienwerk Stiftung Villigst is a Protestant academic institution.
Objectives (values/mission statement):
- Students who take responsibility for society are supported
Prerequisite:
- Good performance and enthusiasm for their own subject
- Social skills and a strong interest in interdisciplinary, social, religious and political issues
- Citizenship of an EU member state, Switzerland or eligibility for funding according to §8 BAföG
Cusanuswerk is an episcopal (catholic) scholarship organization.
Objectives (values/mission statement):
- The foundation is committed to actively practicing the Christian faith in order to help shape the Church.
- Catholic students of all fields of study are supported.
Prerequisite:
- membership of the Catholic Church
- outstanding academic achievements
- voluntary commitment
The Ernst Ludwig Ehrlich Studienwerk (ELES) is a Jewish foundation.
Objectives (values/mission statement):
- The foundation is committed to the promotion of religious competence
- Jewish students are supported
Prerequisite:
- above-average academic performance
- Involvement in Jewish communities or in the social sector
Objectives (values/mission statement):
- Talented and committed students are supported
Prerequisite:
- Universities select scholarship holders
- Good academic performance within the standard period of study
- Social commitment and special personal achievements
- Apply directly to the university Deutschlandstipendium | Frankfurt UAS (frankfurt-university.de)
The Stiftung der Deutschen Wirtschaft is an entrepreneurial foundation (Klaus Murmann Foundation).
Objectives (values/mission statement):
- Students of all disciplines are supported
- The foundation stands for the responsible shaping of society.
Prerequisite:
- Good to very good academic performance
- social commitment
- At least four semesters of standard study time must still be available at the time of the selection days.
The Hans-Böckler-Stiftung is the research and study support organization of the German Trade Union Confederation.
Objectives (values/mission statement):
- The foundation is committed to a democratic society based on solidarity.
Prerequisite:
- Above-average performance in the first degree (Bachelor/Master)
- Commitment in the trade union and/or socio-political field
Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes e.V.
Objectives (values/mission statement):
- Students in their first degree are supported
- The foundation stands for the motto: performance, initiative and responsibility
Prerequisite:
- high motivation
- Social commitment
- The Studienstiftung supports students whose talent and personality suggest that they have a particular social commitment and responsibility.
Foundation Begabtenförderung berufliche Bildung (funding program of the Federal Government) SBB
Objectives (values/guiding principles):
Prerequisite:
Anyone who has particularly successfully completed training in a recognized training occupation on the basis of the Vocational Training Act (BBiG) or the Crafts Code (HwO) or in a specialist occupation in the healthcare sector regulated by federal law can be accepted as a scholarship holder. The qualification is proven
by the result of the final vocational examination with at least 87 points or better than "good" (average grade of 1.9 or better for several parts of the examination) or
through particularly successful participation in a supra-regional vocational performance competition or
through a well-founded proposal from a company or vocational school
Scholarship holders should not have reached the age of 25 when applying for the vocational training scholarship. It is also possible to be accepted after the age of 25 if creditable periods such as basic military or civilian service, maternity leave or parental leave can be proven. The eligibility of these periods is limited to three years.
Application: usually by October 31
The advancement scholarship for experienced professionals supports a first university degree - full-time or part-time.
Application: usually by October 31
Aufstiegsstipendium:
The Aufstiegsstipendium advancement scholarship for experienced professionals supports a first university degree - full-time or part-time.
Prerequisite:
- Vocational training, at least 2 years of professional experience after training and before studying.
Application:
- Possible before the end of the 2nd semester. Part-time degree courses can also be funded.
Objectives (values/mission statement):
- The foundation stands for educational equality and fair prospects for the future.
- Students from difficult social and/or financial backgrounds are supported.
Prerequisite:
- Students in their first degree course (funding for a second degree course only in exceptional cases)
- Not older than 30 years at the time of application
Stiftung Polytechnische Gesellschaft/Main-Campus-Stipendiatenwerk Main-Campus Scholarship Program
In the Main Campus Scholarship Program, the Stiftung Polytechnische Gesellschaft Foundation supports highly qualified students. The scholarship program is interdisciplinary with a focus on the natural sciences.
Objectives (values/guiding principles):
- Students in the Master's program are supported
- The scholarship organization stands for openness to the world and the promotion of the common good
Prerequisite:
- Outstanding academic or artistic talent and great personal potential
- Commitment to the public good
Stiftung Polytechnische Gesellschaft – Junges Forum Demokratie - Young Forum for Democracy
Objectives (values/guiding principles):
- Funding is provided for students over a period of 9 months who wish to engage with democracy issues
- Promotion of the personal development of students
Prerequisite:
- Interest in questions concerning society as a whole and in a more intensive examination of the topic of democracy
Objectives (values/mission statement):
- The Norbert Janssen Foundation supports students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds
- The foundation supports students who want to use their skills to make a contribution to society
Prerequisite:
- Talent and passion for the chosen course of study
- Not older than 30 years at the time of application
Nassauischer Zentralstudienfonds
Objectives (values/guiding principles):
- Gifted students who were born in the former territory of the Duchy of Nassau and come from economically difficult backgrounds are supported
Prerequisite:
- The school-leaving examination was completed with an average grade of at least 2.7
- Not older than 25 years at the time of application for a Bachelor's first degree program
- Not older than 35 years at the time of application for a Master's first degree program
- Dual study programs are not eligible for funding
Objectives (values/mission statement):
- The Claussen Simon Stiftung serves to promote science, education, art and culture
- Support is provided for female Bachelor's students in the STEM field and students in the Master's program
- Talented young people
Prerequisite (B-MINT program):
- Very good academic performance in the Bachelor's program
- maximum in the second semester of the Bachelor's degree
- Not older than 25 years at the time of application
- Voluntary commitment desired
Prerequisite (Master's program):
- the Master's program has not yet started at the time of application
- not older than 35 years at the time of application
- Expected Bachelor's grade point average of 1.7 or better
The support program of the Bowel Disease Foundation is aimed exclusively at young people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Objectives (values/guiding principles):
- The foundation awards scholarships for the realization of an individually planned training or further education measure, e.g. participation in master classes, stays abroad or specialization courses
Prerequisite:
- Young people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
- Affected persons up to the age of 35 can apply
The scholarship is awarded annually to students with cochlear implants.
Objectives (values/guiding principles):
- Students are supported by a financial grant towards study and living costs
Prerequisite:
- Students on a full-time or dual course of study who still have at least two semesters to complete in their current course of study are eligible to apply
- students with cochlear implants
Aktion Luftsprung awards a campus scholarship for young people with chronic illnesses.
Objectives (values/mission statement):
- Support is provided for students or trainees with a chronic systemic illness whose life path follows the motto "by no means give up"
Prerequisite:
- High motivation in studies and social commitment
The Google Europe Scholarship for Students with Disabilities initiative awards scholarships to students studying at a European university.
Objectives (values/mission statement):
- Funding is provided for students studying computer science, computing and IT-related subjects.
Prerequisite:
- One requirement is a disability or long-term health impairment.
HMWK : HessenFonds
Objectives (values/mission statement):
- The ministry supports the continuation or start of studies or an academic career
- Funding is provided for highly qualified students, doctoral candidates and academics with a refugee background
Prerequisite:
- Eligible for asylum or status as a recognized refugee, not registered in Germany for more than 4 years
- Students in the introductory phase of their studies (matriculation)
- Not older than 30 years at the time of application
- Application and nomination via the respective Hessian university
- Outstanding academic achievements
To the application documents and information: https://www.frankfurt-university.de/de/studium/international-office/incomings/angebote-fuer-gefluechtete/stipendien-fuer-gefluechtete/
If you have a full scholarship, e.g. from the major scholarship providers, a semester abroad will also be funded. Nevertheless, it makes sense to look at all funding programs and financing options. Take a look directly at the pages of the International Office - click here.
Are you planning an internship abroad? Then find out about the funding options and also check whether it can be integrated into your course of study.
The International Office has created a page specifically for internships abroad that informs you about funding options - click here.
Scholarship counseling
September, 19, 10-12 o'clock with prior registration via e-mail
Faculty 1, Building 1, room 431 - register here.
Faculty 2, Building 2, room 323 - register here.