Virtual Scholarship Evening: Discover opportunities for students!

Virtual Scholarship Evening: Discover opportunities for students!

More and more students in Germany are considering scholarships as a way to support their studies financially. This goes beyond just looking at grades and includes social engagement and social aspects. So reported uni-heidelberg.de about the meaning of scholarships and their criteria.

The Central Student Advisory Service at Heidelberg University will host a virtual scholarship information evening on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This online event is aimed at prospective students, students and doctoral candidates from all disciplines and does not require registration.

Diverse information and exchange

Participants of the information evening have the opportunity to get to know various scholarship providers and receive information about their funding programs and award criteria. Short lectures from foundations, initiatives and funding institutions are planned. In addition, direct exchange with ambassadors from the scholarship providers is offered, which makes it easier to answer questions.

A particularly noteworthy example is the Study Foundation, which promotes young people who get involved beyond their own interests. The foundation aims to actively support and encourage the social commitment of its scholarship holders.

Commitment and awards

Another highlight of the Study Foundation are the annual commitment awards, which honor supported students for their commitment during their studies. The main prize is worth 5,000 euros, and a total of 10,000 euros is available for up to five starter prizes. The award winners also benefit from coaching workshops that cover topics such as personal and organizational development as well as communication and presentation.

In addition, the award winners' networking with former and current recipients as well as experts is actively promoted. The award ceremony takes place annually in spring.

The Study Foundation offers special engagement scholarships for scholarship holders who are involved in socio-politically relevant projects. These include a monthly scholarship of 1,245 euros, a flat rate abroad of 200 euros and a project cost grant of up to 2,000 euros. The foundation also cooperates with various people and organizations from civil society in Germany to address social challenges sustainably.

For further information and current developments on the subject of scholarships, it is worth taking a look at the website Study Foundation as well as the offers of the uni-heidelberg.de.