Application Deadline: 15 November & 31 December 2028
LOCATION: Berlin, Germany
The SBW Berlin Scholarship program supports young people from abroad who come from financially disadvantaged family backgrounds and who intend to use the acquired skills from their study program to develop non-profit projects, preferably in their home countries, during their studies and thereafter.
ELIGIBILITY:
Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English.
Eligible Countries: Open to applicants from all countries worldwide.
Age Range: Between 18 and 30 years old.
Academic Status: Applicants should be either preparing to embark on their university education or already enrolled in the first, second, or a maximum of the third semester at a state-recognized university, either within Germany or abroad. Alternatively, they should be in the process of applying for a Master’s degree shortly before or after obtaining a Bachelor’s degree. The academic performance should reflect an average grade equivalent to at least a German grade point average of 2.0.
Financial Need: Candidates should demonstrate relatively low net income. The combined household income of applicants must not exceed the officially stipulated average income for their home country. This assessment considers the income of all household members and all sources of family income, including employment, business activities, property, child benefits, and pensions.
Extracurricular Engagement: Preference will be given to applicants with professional or voluntary involvement in the nonprofit sector.
SBW Berlin does not charge any application or processing fees.
BENEFITS:
A full scholarship includes the funding of tuition fee, accommodation in our in-house student apartments, and a monthly allowance for living expenses.
