Hochschulwerk Scholarship for International Students at Herdecke University in Germany, 2016

The Hochschulwerk of Witten/Herdecke University (UW/H) announce its new Scholarship for International Students from Lower Income Countries. The scholarship is financed by the students of Witten/Herdecke University through their contributions to the Hochschulwerk, the funds are administered by the Sozialausschuss (Social Committee of the Student Union).

This funding forms a generous programme of non-repayable support to help ensure that a Witten degree is accessible to all academically talented international students regardless of family income. As tuition fees can be paid after the completion of the studies in dependence on the personal income (inverse contract between student generations), this award is intended to help with living expenses.

Scholarship Provider/ Funding Agency

Herdecke University, Germany

Study Area

Any study area I Herdecke University

Scholarship open for

International Students

Scholarship Level

Undergraduate, Postgraduate Programs

Eligibility

Eligible are international students who meet the following criteria:

• Nationality of a lower income country (annual GDP/capita less than 10.000,00 $)
• Successful application for a degree programme at UW/H
• Personal need of funding (to be confirmed by the Social Committee)

Scholarship Duration

2 years

Coverage/Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship comprises a monthly stipend of €700.- for a maximum tenure of 24 months.

Application Method

A complete application must include the following:

• Motivation letter
• CV
• Confirmation of enrollment

and should be submitted to: sozialausschuss@uni-wh.de

Deadline

30 September 2015

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