New scholarships for talents: equal opportunities for international students!
In 2025, the UNI Wübben Foundation will support young talents from 12 countries in MINT subjects and strengthen young scientists in Germany.

New scholarships for talents: equal opportunities for international students!
On September 17, 2025, the Wübben Science Foundation will celebrate the awarding of 55 scholarships for the academic year 2025/2026. This initiative supports a large number of students from different countries and disciplines. Loud Wübben Science Foundation The new scholarship holders come from twelve different countries. Two thirds of the scholarship holders come from Germany, while the others come from Egypt, Azerbaijan, Belgium, China, India, Italy, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Tunisia and the USA, among others.
What is particularly noteworthy is that more than half of the new scholarship holders are women. The funded study programs provide an insight into current cutting-edge research. The Wübben Foundation focuses on classic MINT subjects as well as specialized fields of study in computer science, such as machine learning and simulation technology. Biomedical courses, for example in the areas of data science and neuroscience, as well as economics and social sciences are also supported.
Support for young scientists
Peter-André Alt, spokesman for the management of the Wübben Science Foundation, emphasizes the importance of support for scholarship holders, especially in the critical phase before completing their studies. The aim of the foundation is to relieve the burden on young scientists so that they can concentrate on their research projects and further develop their interests in central research questions. Since the start of the program, the Wübben Foundation has awarded a total of 139 scholarships.
The initiative comes at a time when many young people often have false assumptions about scholarships. Loud academics.de MINT scholarships offer much more than financial support. They provide access to networks and personal mentors, which are particularly important for students in MINT careers. Programs like Plus-MINT support talent in MINT subjects, regardless of the parents' financial abilities. These programs promote a scientific career and require applicants to be curious and willing to learn. In addition, there are special scholarships for students from developing and emerging countries who want to pursue a master's degree in MINT subjects at German universities. As in DAAD As described, the application deadlines range from June to the deadline of the respective program, taking into account various requirements such as academic performance and language skills. The programs and scholarships help to support the qualifications and employability of young talents and at the same time expand the network that can be crucial for future career entry. Such initiatives can have a decisive impact on students' careers and signal that access to education depends not only on grades, but also on commitment and motivation.STEM scholarships and global initiatives