Call for Applications: Mannheim Scholarship for the Academic Year 2026/
The President’s Office of the University of Mannheim issues the following Call for Applications for the academic year 2026/
Application for the Mannheim Scholarship is open to enrolled students of all fields. Each scholarship amounts to EUR 150 per month and is funded by the City of Mannheim.
By granting the scholarships, the City of Mannheim wishes to emphasize the deep connection between the city and its university. The scholarships signal to young, well-qualified people that they are welcome in Mannheim, an economic and academic hub, and that there are excellent professional opportunities for graduates after the completion of their studies.
Mannheim, the “City of Squares”, is characterized by innovation, diversity of professional fields, and a variety of cultural offerings. It has been a city of technical, musical and athletic talents and personalities for many generations.
The aim of the City of Mannheim and the Department of Economic and Structural Development is to support highly qualified experts and young professionals and to invite them to become involved in the regional economy.
The scholarships are awarded to promote talent and performance. A crucial criterion for consideration are therefore excellent academic achievements as well as social commitment. Moreover, family-related circumstances such as having a migrant or non-academic background are taken into account as well.
Applications
Who can apply for a Mannheim Scholarship?
Application for the Mannheim Scholarship is open to enrolled students of all fields pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or state examination degree within the standard period of study.
Former or current Mannheim Scholarship holders can re-apply once.
Only applications in due form and time containing all required documents will be considered. A late submission of the application or parts of the application is inadmissible.
Applicants will receive a notification of the decision regarding their application.
Please include the following documents in your application:
- Letter of motivation (maximum of 3,800 characters),
- Current curriculum vitae (CV),
- University entrance qualification,
- Latest Transcript of Records (available via Portal², section “Selfservice”),
- Degree certificates from previous studies (if applicable),
- Proof of extracurricular activities, 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.),
- Proof of outstanding achievements (e.g. prizes or awards),
- Proof of particular personal or family-related circumstances (if applicable).
Application Period
- 16 March until 4 May 2026
General Advice
- Please note that statements without respective proof will not be taken into account for your application.
- It is not necessary to provide ranking or distribution curves.
- Please do not ask your teachers to provide a letter of reference for your application for the scholarship.
- Please note that it is neither necessary nor possible to submit documents after you have submitted your application, as the decision to award a scholarship is based on performance up to and including the fall semester 2025.
Access to the Online Application Form
Enrolled students of all fields who are studying within the standard period of study at the University of Mannheim may apply here.
The link will be activated once the application period begins.