Counselling on Scholarships

You would like to receive a financial injection during your studies?

Then pick up your pen and - if the requirements apply to you - apply for an Oskar-Karl-Forster-Scholarship.

The Oskar-Karl-Forster-Scholarship is a one-off grant (with a minimum of € 100 and a maximum of € 500) for high-performing and destitute students to purchase books or other studying materials. The aid is not to be used for any other purpose with regard to training assistance under BAföG.

Who can apply for the scholarship? The subsidy can only be granted to students who have completed at least the second semester of their studies at Ansbach University of Applied Sciences. The application must be in written form. The application must include a written endorsement of the university’s lecturer responsible for the respective course of study (= Student Advisor) regarding the expenses and previous academic achievements (incl. examination results from the current semester – an online printout is sufficient) as well as a detailed written cost summary (incl. the total amount).

Here you will find the checklist for students!

Here you will find the application!

Here you will find the attachment for the cost breakdown and endorsement!

The Max Weber Programme is aimed at highly talented students at Bavarian universities. The Free State of Bavaria has entrusted the implementation of the programme to the German National Academic Foundation. The programme is based on the Bavarian Elite Promotion Act (BayEFG).

The Max Weber Programme aims to promote academic and personal development. In addition to their university studies, the scholarship holders have access to a special academic programme with events for in-depth study and interdisciplinary exchange. This is supplemented by career-related events. Individual support from mentors at Bavarian universities enables early involvement in research and an insight into other areas of excellence.

Scholarship holders of the Max Weber Programme receive financial support in the form of an educational allowance of € 1,290 per semester and additional financial support for stays abroad.

Further information can be found at Max Weber Programme

The BEA - bayerische EliteAkademie is a foundation that offers study-related training within the framework of an ideal scholarship. It supports outstanding and socially committed students at Bavarian universities in developing into responsible leaders. The training programme includes exciting attendance phases full of seminars, fireside evenings, project work and outdoor activities. As well as a voluntary 10-day trip abroad. Each student is also assigned their own mentor, who accompanies them throughout their time at BEA. Applications can be submitted from October to December via the online portal of the Bavarian Elite Academy. (www.eliteakademie.de)

Support for students

The support of the Studienstiftung is in principle based on the requirements of the Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG). You can apply for or be nominated for a scholarship from the Studienstiftung if you:

• study at a state or state-recognized university (university, university of applied sciences, art and music college) in Germany or
• completed part or all your studies at a higher education institution in a member state of the European Union (EU) or Switzerland.

You can find more information under: Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes

Student support for experienced professionals

The funding programme of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research implemented by the Stiftung Begabtenförderung berufliche Bildung (SBB) is aimed at skilled workers with vocational training, several years of practical experience and exceptional professional performance and supports university studies up to the first academic degree.

Special features: In addition to full-time study programmes, part-time study programmes are also supported - regardless of income.
Applications are possible before the start of the programme and up to the end of the second semester at the latest. There is also no age limit for applications.

In addition to the monthly financial grant, the focus is also on non-material support in regional exchange groups of scholarship holders or the accompanying seminar programme, e.g. on self-management during studies.

First application procedure: 26.03.-10.06. of each year
Second application procedure: 17.09.- 02.12. of each year

The multi-stage selection programme consists of a competence check and selection interviews.

Further information can be found at
Federal Ministry of Education and Research: Advancement Scholarship

The Friedrich Friedrich-Ebert-Foundation (FES) is the oldest political foundation in Germany. It is committed to the fundamental values of social democracy and therefore advocates fair access to educational opportunities. Support is provided to young, committed people from Germany and abroad who are studying or are pursuing their doctorate. Applicants must be socially committed, have a strong commitment to the values of social democracy and have good to very good grades. In the selection process, first-time academics, women and young people with a migrant background are given special consideration. As is the case with BAföG for Germans and educational residents, the scholarship amount is calculated based on parental income. Scholarship holders also receive a flat-rate tuition fee of € 300 per month.

Doctoral candidates receive € 1,350 per month. In addition, there is a monthly research aid of € 100.

You can find more information under:
Friedrich-Ebert-Foundation: Study support

The Hans-Böckler-Foundation is the DGB’s co-determination, research and study funding organisation.

Since 2007, the Hans-Böckler-Foundation has been awarding 30 % of its scholarships through the Böckler-Aktion-Bildung. These scholarships are explicitly awarded to socially committed applicants whose parents cannot support them in their desire to study. This is a contribution to more equal opportunities in the higher education system.

Around 70% of the scholarships awarded under the Böckler-Aktion-Bildung programme go to young people with a migration background. With the Böckler-Aktion-Bildung, the Hans-Böckler-Foundation awards scholarships to young people who would otherwise not bn able to afford to study. It is important to us that the applicants have not only performed well at school but have already done voluntary work during their school years and would like to continue doing so during their studies.

You can find more information under:
Hans Böckler Foundation: Scholarship

The Evangelisches Studienwerk e.V. Villigst is the scholarship organisation of the Protestant Church in Germany. It supports students and doctoral candidates from all disciplines at universities and universities of applied sciences in Germany. In addition to the scholarship, individual support is also important: intensive counselling and support, study abroad and career advice as well as comprehensive educational opportunities are all part of this programme. Applications are open to young people who are not only good at their studies, but who also want to take on social responsibility and are prepared to think outside the box. The basic scholarship amounts to up to € 744 per month plus a lump sum for study costs. Application deadlines are 1 March and 1 September each year for the basic scholarship, and 1 December and 1 June for doctoral scholarships.

All important information about the Evangelisches Studienwerk and the application process can be found at:
Evangelisches Studienwerk Villigst: Scholarships for students

The scholarship and mentoring programme is aimed at young people with a migrant background between the ages of 16 and 29. At the heart of the non-material scholarship programme are mentors who act as advisors and door openers for the scholarship holders over a two-year period.

In addition to mentoring, a varied programme of workshops and seminars is offered.

Information about the programme and the online application can be found on the website:
Deutschlandstiftung: GEH DEINEN WEG-Scholarship

Social commitment, special talents and outstanding achievements are no foreign words to you? Then the “Bahnbrecher"-scholarship is just right for you! A full scholarship with a total value of € 9,000 is awarded.

You can find more information at:
idealo scholarship

The “Savings-Scholarship” is aimed at thrifty students who master their lives excellently even with little money. The three scholarships include a monthly grant of € 300 for one whole year.

You can find more information on the homepage of Sparheld!

With a selection of over 2,300 scholarships, there is exactly the right financial support for every student.

Further information can be found at:
My Scholarship

Under the following links of the Deutsches Studentenwerk, the non-profit foundation My Handicap and futher initiatives, various foundations and scholarships are listed especially for handicapped or restricted persons.

• Deutsches Studierendenwerk: Deutsches Studierendenwerk: Studienstipendien jenseits der Begabtenförderung – Recherchetipps
• EnableMe, Stiftung MyHandicap gGmbH: EnableMe
• Arbeiterkind.de: ArbeiterKind.de: Stipendien auch für dich

The International Office of Ansbach University of Applied Sciences is the central point of contact for funding study and/or practical placements abroad.

The following link provides an overview of the relevant funding programs for stays abroad:
Hochschule Ansbach Outgoing, Scholarship and financial support