Win-win situation

The Deutschlandstipendium supports especially talented and committed students student in the Technology and Innovation Communications degree programme. She is being sponsored for one year by the Dr Reinold Hagen Foundation. Special life stories, related to cultural background for instance, are also considered during the selection process for the Germany Scholarships.

Both sides benefit

The Deutschlandstipendium (Germany Scholarship), funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, has been available since summer semester 2011. The goal, then as now, is to promote young talent at German universities. This has been very successful at H-BRS since the funding started. Currently the Germany Scholarship supports 83 students from all five departments.

It’s not just performance that counts

Each scholarship holder receives 300 euros per month – 150 euros are paid by a private sponsor, the remaining 150 euros come from the federal government. Each scholarship is awarded for one year. Follow-up funding is possible after a new application. Several factors are considered when selecting the potential scholarship holders. Not only are outstanding academic achievements at school and university important but also aspects such as willingness to take on responsibility and social commitment. “The saying ‘Good things comes to those who do good’ applies,” says Melanie Garofalo, a Master’s

At H-BRS, the current 83 Germany Scholarships are being supported by 37 sponsors. Six new companies joined in funding year 2022/23. These range from small start-ups to global corporations. “As part of a leading global company with more than 100,000 employees, the training and development of junior staff is a fundamental part of our corporate philosophy,” says Christoph Spiegel, managing director of Eaton Industries GmbH.

The scholarship makes a big difference for Melanie Garofalo: “Relief from the financial burden is a huge advantage. I can concentrate much better on my studies. The scholarship frees me from some extra worries.” The Master’s student also feels that the funding is a special recognition of her achievements in her studies so far. This motivates her to continue giving her all. “I get to know students from other degree programmes at workshops and lunches that the Germany Scholarship holders have together – that opens up new perspectives on the university,” Garofalo reports.