Gustav Berger Foundation Scholarship

The Gustav Berger Foundation regularly awards scholarships to students of all disciplines who have completed their undergraduate studies or passed their bachelor's preliminary examination / are at the beginning of their master's studies. 

Financial need and social engagement are additional important criteria.

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Apply now through November 15, 2026!

Details at a Glance

Amount

€100 – 300 per month

The amount is determined individually based on the scholarship holder's personal circumstances and is agreed upon during a selection interview.

Duration

Up to 2 years 

Who

Students of all disciplines who have completed their undergraduate studies or  passed their bachelor's preliminary examination / are at the beginning of their master's studies. 

Students with financial need and a record of social engagement.

When

Application deadline: November 15, 2026

Call for Applications and Application Process

  • How do I apply?

  • Call for Applications

  • Notification of Acceptance or Rejection

Please submit your application as a single PDF file to the scholarships office at Heilbronn University (stipendienstelle@hs-heilbronn.de) by November 15, 2026, at the latest.

Application documents:

  • Reference letter from a professor at HHN
  • 1–2 page covering letter including a description of your financial need
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Current transcript of records and/or bachelor's certificate
  • Evidence of eligibility criteria:
    • Financial need (typically demonstrated by tax records, BAföG notices, bank statements, or similar documents)
    • Social engagement

For more information on the application process and the interview, please refer to the call for applications.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a personal selection interview at the Bildungscampus by the foundation board on January 18, 2027 at the Bildungscampus. Please keep this date free in your calendar.