Who scholarships are suitable for is not so easy to answer. There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as there are a variety of selection criteria. Some scholarship providers place more value on certain aspects than others. 

Nevertheless, many foundations are often looking for dedicated students who are committed to others and society, whether in a social, societal or political sense. Other scholarship providers specifically look for students from non-academic households or require a certain religious affiliation. It is important for you to know that you can also become a scholarship holder even if your grades have a two in front of the decimal point, as not all foundations are only looking for particularly high-achieving students. 

In addition to all of these and a number of other factors, it is the overall package that you bring to the table that counts. Your individual suitability therefore plays an important role. Ultimately, the decisive factor is whether your profile matches the ideas and values of the respective scholarship provider. As you can see, there is no clear answer to the question of who a scholarship is suitable for. This is precisely why you should not rule out the option of a scholarship right from the start.

If you have any questions or need advice about studying, please contact the advisor for the programme you are interested in. You’ll find the contact information at the bottom of each Internal link opens in the same window:degree programme page.