Mannheim Scholarship

Enrolled students from all disciplines pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or state examination degree at the University of Mannheim are eligible to apply. In order to qualify, you need to complete your degree within the standard period of study.

The selection committee awards the scholarships based on talent and performance. The selection committee considers outstanding academic performance, social commitment, as well as personal circumstances, such as having a migrant or non-academic background.

We will only consider applications submitted in due time and form and including all requested documents. We do not accept any subsequent submissions of individual proofs or certificates.

2 April to 30 April 2024

Application period for applicants to a bachelor’s program or to a master’s program and students of all degrees and subjects who are already enrolled at the University of Mannheim and who are in the standard period of study.

In your letter of motivation, you should give a thorough (not excessive) explanation of why you apply for the Mannheim Scholarship. Please do not exceed the maximum number of 3,800 characters. Here are some helpful questions for the composition of your letter:

• Why do you apply for the Mannheim Scholarship?
• What makes you stand out personally and in your field of competence?
• What significance does the scholarship have for your professional career?
• Do you have a special relationship with the City of Mannheim?
• Is there any additional information relevant for the decision to award a scholarship that hat has not yet been mentioned?

You need a detailed, current curriculum vitae (CV).

For example, a university entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur) or a similar certificate.

You can obtain a Transcript of Records from the Express Service. Please make sure to include your current average grade if you have already acquired more than 30 ECTS. The transcript of records including the overview of grades from Portal² is sufficient, too.

If you have previously been enrolled in another program of study, please present relevant certificates.

For example, proof of:

• special commitment,
• completed internships,
• a completed vocational training,
• part-time employment in order to finance your studies.

If possible, please provide proof of total duration and number of working hours you have completed.

These include, for example, prizes or awards.

Provided that these are relevant for the application.

• Any information provided without corresponding proof will not be considered.
• The selection committee does not need any rankings or distribution curves.
• Please do not ask teachers of the University of Mannheim to provide a letter of appraisal when applying for the Mannheim Scholarship.
• Please do not hand in additional documents once you have submitted your application.
• The selection committee will take into account all grades and achievements up to and including the fall semester 2023/2024.