Scholarships

For most students at the University of Mannheim, a scholarship means one thing above all: freedom. The financial support provided by a scholarship enables students to focus on their academic achievements and continue their voluntary work. Scholarships form part of the promotion of young talent; however, social commitment as well as the cultural or family background are just as important factors as good grades.

Since 2007, the University of Mannheim has been offering grants. About 200 students receive a scholarship every year. A sophisticated and multifaceted scholarship system ensures that different target groups are taken into account. Our close network of partners, sponsors, and funding organizations supports the scholarship holders in their studies and helps them start their professional careers. For example, it is possible to benefit from the experience of the sponsors or to obtain an internship placement.

If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please inform yourself as early as possible: You must observe the application deadlines and take into account that our selection process may take several months.

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Deutschland Scholarship

Germany needs capable young people. Therefore, the federal government in cooperation with private sponsors has established the Deutschland Scholarship to support gifted and dedicated students.

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Opportunity Mannheim Scholarship

The Opportunity Mannheim Scholarship of the University of Mannheim Foundation aims to open up opportunities: The scholarship is intended to enable students in a weaker financial position to take up or complete their studies.

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Mannheim Scholarship

The Mannheim Scholarship represents the city's close ties with its university. By funding talented students, the City of Mannheim wishes to emphasize that well-educated young people are welcome at the economic and academic hub of Mannheim. Therefore, each year, the city funds three students with an amount of EUR 150 per month.

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Elite Sports Scholarship Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region (Spitzensport-Stipendium)

Top-level athletes often face increased stresses and strains during their studies. A busy training schedule and demanding competitions do not leave much time for preparing for examinations and seminars. The Elite Sports Scholarship Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region may help.

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Kulturkreis Scholarship

The Association of Arts and Culture of the German Economy has established the scholarship to enable future executives to develop cultural skills. Students acquire new creative techniques and skills in order to be able to take on social responsibility.

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Graduation funding

Some grants are awarded as graduation scholarships. These are aimed at helping students who are advanced in their studies to successfully complete their studies.

More scholarships

Some scholarships are awarded to students from various universities. Here, we have compiled a selection for you.

Overview of more scholarships

DeStip² Network

The DeStip² Network is a network for scholarship holders at the University of Mannheim. The goal is to connect the scholarship holders with each other as well as with sponsors and thus to strengthen the non-material component of the scholarship program.