Scholarships not just for straight-A students!

Scholarships are a great way to finance your studies—and they’re worth it for far more people than you might think!
Many people let the chance to get a scholarship slip by because they believe that only top students stand a chance. But that’s a misconception: In Germany, there are numerous scholarship providers with a wide variety of eligibility criteria—for all kinds of people with all kinds of strengths.
In addition to academic performance, factors such as special talents, financial need, volunteer work, motivation, or personal skills are also taken into account. So it’s worth taking a closer look at your own background and strengths—maybe you already have everything you need for a successful application!
And the benefits go far beyond financial support: Many scholarships offer exciting non-financial opportunities such as seminars, stays abroad, and valuable networking contacts. Being accepted into a scholarship foundation is also considered a true mark of quality and can have a positive impact on your future career.
So: Don’t hesitate to apply—it could be worth it!
Get an initial overview

- Find Your Scholarship: mystipendium
- Which scholarship is right for me? Guide + Self-Assessment: https://www.selbstaendig-im-netz.de/scholarship/
- Not just for high achievers and straight-A students: Firsthand tips at the annual“Scholarship Day”at HWG LU
Find a scholarship
…for high-achieving and gifted students
- The 13 Largest Sponsors Through the Organizations for the Promotion of Gifted Students
- Germany Scholarship
- with a business focus or interest
…for professionally qualified individuals
…for international students
…for a semester abroad, a stay abroad, studies abroad, an internship, or a thesis abroad
…for ethnic German repatriates, asylum seekers, and quota refugees
…starting in the third semester
…for early-career researchers
…for pursuing a business-related graduate program
…for students in financial need
