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Thomas Stanz did it. Last year he successfully completed his postgraduate degree in European Cultural History from the European University Viaadrina in Frankfurt (Oder). “I decided to study late,” said the 33-year-old.
She left school with a middle school certificate, began training as a nursing assistant, and at the age of 25 she received her abortion. In 2010 he applied for a bachelor’s degree in culture and technology at the Technical University (TU) Berlin.
When she heard from a friend about the possibility of funding a scholarship from the Rosa Luxembourg Foundation, she applied. From 2012 to 2017, he was an associate of the Stange Foundation.
For those who do not find it so easy
“One of the reasons I was accepted is that my parents don’t make that much money,” he said. Scholarship can also be understood as “empowerment” – a kind of support – for those whose lives it is not so easy, explains Thomas Stange.
“Everyone who wants to study needs to know more about scholarships,” said Wolf Derman, co-founder of arbeiterkind.de. The initiative has been helping young people get to university for ten years. Prerequisite: Parents must not study. Money means extensive information, mentors and scholarships.
Counts every activity that helps others
“It doesn’t matter if you have a first-class diploma or not, your parents earn more or less,” Derman said. For example, social commitment is important in a voluntary position. You don’t have to set that high bar, he explained. When applying for a scholarship, it would also be considered to be a head boy or to do something to improve the situation of others.
In Germany, the scholarship system is based on three pillars: support for the gifted, German scholarships and support from more than 2,000 small foundations that have distinct criteria.
Thirteen institutions are best known for promoting talented students, providing financial and non-material support to students and doctoral candidates. Funding organizations reflect different ideological, economic, religious and political aspects.
Examples of talented educational institutions
They include: the Conrad Adenauer Foundation (CDU), the Friedrich Ebert Foundation (SPD), the Rosa Luxembourg Foundation (DyeLink), the Friedrich Neumann Foundation (FDP) and the Heinrich Bowl Foundation (Greens). There are also foundations that specifically address students who are close to the Christian, Muslim, or Jewish faith.
The Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes is one of 13 organizations promoting talented students. It is politically, communally and ideologically independent – and Germany’s largest and oldest organization for promoting talented students. The amount of the scholarship matches the amount of Bafög’s funds, only the money does not have to be paid. Each scholarship holder receives a flat rate study fee of ইউ 300.
Germany scholarship with 300 euros per month
Deutschlandstipendium has existed since 2011. It supports high-performing students on a tight budget with 300 euros per month for one year. You can apply to your respective university.
The Germany Scholarship was established by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Half of the money comes from the federal government and half comes from private sponsors – companies or alumni – who are funded by the university.
More than 2000 small foundations
Also, there are more than 2000 small foundations in Germany that support students very personally. For example, the Ikea Foundation provides scholarships for thesis in the field of housing, the Mie Foundation supports female German orphans with a Protestant faith, and the Veith Berghoff Foundation provides scholarships for ships and marine engineering students.
“Small foundations usually only provide financial support, while companies also provide non-material support for talent promotion,” said Wolf Derman from arbeiterkind.de.
Non-material support includes, for example, workshops, vacation academies, seminars, and counseling for scholarship holders. “Through my scholarship, I was also encouraged to address questions about my background and how my socialization has impacted my professional career,” says Thomas Stanz, for example.
Scholarships are possible without top grade
Lily never dreamed of becoming an Everhard Scholarship holder. “I’ve never been able to swim to the top,” said the 25-year-old But he got his A-level with 2.2. And despite the fact that he almost had to drop out of high school when he was in 9th grade. “So I’m very proud of this Abitu grade.”
Eberhard completed his bachelor’s degree in social work in Munich. In April she will begin her postgraduate degree in “Social Work and Applied Research in Education” at the Alice Salomon Hochschule (ASH) in Berlin.
Catholic Cusanuswerk’s scholarship holder
A 25-year-old Cusanuswerk Scholarship holder. This is a gifted scholarship of the Catholic Church. She receives a flat-rate study fee of 300 euros per month. He is not entitled to student loan. He decided on Cusanuswerk because the ideal accompanying program suited him and he identified with the goals of the Catholic Church.
Scholarship holders are encouraged to participate in educational programs or spiritual programs, including reflection, retreat or Ora at Labor offers. “Scholarships encourage me to continue my education,” said Lily Eberhard After completing her undergraduate degree, she wants to do a doctorate.
Making an impression with volunteer work
Posting abroad is also possible through scholarship. Until Mahlar, for example, ended in China. He is a scholarship holder for the Henrik Bowl Foundation. At his request, he was able to score points for his volunteer commitment: among other things, he volunteered for one year in Colombia through the AFS Intercultural Encounter Association.
The 25-year-old is now studying International Business Management at the Berlin School of Economics and Law (HWR). Thanks to foreign funding from the foundation, he was able to spend two semesters at a Chinese university.
In principle, he received a monthly grant of 300 euros with Bafög rate for the cost of the study. “For China, they have added another 250 euros a month and financed a language course,” he said. His vocabulary now includes knowledge of Spanish, English, French and Greek as well as Mandarin.
Ideal proximity to the scholarship provider
For Cruzberger, who grew up in a politically green environment, appealing to the Henrik Bowl Foundation was obvious. Bowl’s work is “politically just as up-to-date as it was 40 years ago,” he says.
Mahlar prefers that she can study without the pressure for the financial security provided by the scholarship. He likes to take part in accompanying events. The Foundation’s programs include, for example, lectures and seminars on political education and the development of core competencies. There is study and doctoral project advice as well as assistance in starting a career.
Expected to participate in accompanying programs
As a rule, foundations expect their scholarship holders to participate in accompanying programs, start working groups or meetings, network with other scholarship holders, and work together. “I meet exciting people here, and the exchange with other professionals is very rich,” said Till Mahler.
Lily Eberhard agrees: “There is a great desire to help each other, and I can ask for support in all situations.”
The story of the three students dispels the superstition that only straight candidates and high-flyers receive scholarships. Wolf Derman from arbeiterkind.de therefore encourages everyone to apply – even those who still doubt whether there is a suitable scholarship for them. Usually there are.
Scholarship Database
The Internet portal mystipendium.de offers an overview of more than 2000 scholarship programs.
Updated: Sunday, 03/25/2018, 07:00 am
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