The Baden-Württemberg-STIPENDIUM for students of the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung is awarded annually at the Heidelberg University of Education and the cooperating universities abroad. The scholarship is an award for particularly qualified students; special emphasis is placed on social and intercultural competence. The foundation supports study visits for international students at the Heidelberg University of Education and students from Baden-Württemberg at a university abroad.
- good to very good academic performance
- intercultural, social or other commitment beyond your studies
- good knowledge of German (B1)
→ Students from the USA excluded
Counselling at the home university on the study plan and application procedure is required.
Applications for a Baden-Württemberg-STIPENDIUM are made via the online portal BWS World. An individual profile must be created.
Mandatory documents for entry in BWS World
- Complete personal details
- Letter of motivation
- Curriculum vitae
- Photo
- Proof of study progress and academic success (transcript of records)
- Proof of required foreign language skills
- Certificate of enrolment from the home university
- Proof of social, intercultural or other commitment from the start of the degree programme
Each file name must be labelled with the applicant's name (e.g. CV_Mustermann.doc).
- Application form Baden-Württemberg-STIPENDIUM
→ by e-mail to the International Office
Only complete applications will be accepted.
There is no legal entitlement to a scholarship.
The success of the application is decided by an independent committee appointed by the Senate of the University of Education, which forwards the application to the Baden-Württemberg-Stiftung in the form of a selection proposal.
Students have certain obligations during a study visit. These relate to both organisational procedures and academic requirements.
- Finalise the Learning Agreement
→ Agree the courses with the home university and the partner university - Comply with the Learning Agreement
→ Complete courses as planned
→ Document any necessary changes - Participate in events organised by the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung as part of the Baden-Württemberg-STIPENDIUM
- Communicate with partner and home university
→ The universities must be informed immediately in writing if the studies have to be interrupted or cancelled - Do not receive any other scholarship during the funding period