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

Deutschland Stipendium

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.

Peter Fuld Stiftung

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

Norbert Janssen Stiftung

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

Claussen Simon Stiftung

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

You will find more (smaller) scholarships on the following pages:

• https://www.stipendiumplus.de/startseite.html 
• https://www.e-fellows.net/stipendien-datenbank 
• https://www.mystipendium.de/ 

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.