Scholarships for MBA Studies in Germany
Browse scholarships you can apply for if you'd like to get an MBA in Germany as an international student.
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Scholarships are a great way to make your studies more affordable, enabling you to concentrate on your academic program without the added stress of tuition and living expenses.
Here's a list of scholarships you can apply for if you'd like to get an MBA in Germany as an international student:
University scholarships
ESMT Berlin MBA Scholarships and awards
- Duration: One-off award
- Scholarship Award: β¬1,000-32,000, depending on the scholarship and MBA program, can only be applied to tuition
- Scholarship Requirements:
- Submit an application for any MBA program
- Apply to up to 3 scholarships (awards are granted automatically)
- Answer a question specific to the scholarship
- Be a self-funded MBA candidate
Note: All programs have test score excellence (for GMAT, GMAT Focus, or GRE scores at the 85th percentile or higher) and early application awards. The full-time MBA also offers an award for German language skills for non-native German-speaking applicants based on the telc, TestDaF, or Goethe language tests from within the past two years.
Mannheim School of Business Scholarships
- Duration: Depends on the course
- Scholarship Award: β¬150 per month
- Scholarship Requirements:
- Enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or state examination degree
- Complete your degree within the standard period
- Courses or Subjects: Bachelor's, Master's, or state examination degree
RWTH Aachen University Scholarships
- Duration: Depends on the course
- Scholarship Award: Up to 50% of tuition fees
- Scholarship Requirements:
- Varies depending on the specific scholarship; see the overview for more details.
Heidelberg University Scholarships
- Duration: Depends on the course
- Scholarship Award: $10,000-20,000
- Scholarship Requirements:
- Exceptional academic performance in high school
- Courses or Subjects: Specifics depend on the scholarship; find out more details on their website.
Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Scholarships
- Duration: 24-month program
- Scholarship Award: Monthly grant of β¬850
- Scholarship Requirements:
- Strong academic and professional qualifications
- Proficiency in German (B2 level or above)
- Courses or Subjects: Master's and PhD degrees in any subject, excluding Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary Medicine.
Frankfurt School of Finance and Management Doctoral Tuition Waivers
- Duration: 1-2 years
- Scholarship Award: Full funding for 100,000 students
- Scholarship Requirements:
- International student status
- Minimum aggregate of 8.5 CGPA or 85%
- At least 2 years of work experience, research work, or teaching/graduate assistantship
Governmental scholarships
DAAD Scholarships
- Duration: 1-2 years
- Scholarship Award: Full funding for 100,000 students
- Scholarship Requirements:
- International student status
- Minimum aggregate of 8.5 CGPA or 85%
- At least 2 years of work experience, research, or teaching/graduate assistantship
Erasmus Scholarship Programs in Germany funded by the European Commission
- Duration: 24-month program
- Scholarship Award: A monthly grant of up to β¬350
- Scholarship Requirements: EU-funded scholarships for Third Country students and EU/EEA students
- Must hold a Bachelor's degree
ERP Study Scholarships - Economics and Business Administration
- Duration: 18-24 months
- Scholarship Award: Fully funded Master's program with β¬850/month and a study allowance of β¬460 annually. Additionally, payments towards health, accident, and personal liability insurance are covered.
- Scholarship Requirements:
- Highly qualified graduate
- Completed a first degree (Bachelor's, Diploma, or comparable academic degree)
- Courses or Subjects: Economics and Business Administration
Major-specific scholarships
Summer Entrepreneurship Program (SEP) at ESMT Berlin
- Duration: Entire program length
- Scholarship Award: Two scholarships of β¬5,000
- Scholarship Requirements:
- PresentΒ and pitch your entrepreneurial vision in front ofΒ anΒ audienceΒ and aΒ jury
- Courses or Subjects: Entrepreneurship
HHL Women in Business Scholarships
- Duration: Entire program length
- Scholarship Award: 25% of tuition fees
- Scholarship Requirements:
- Successful female MBA candidates who hold a Bachelor's degree
- Above-average GMAT scores
- At least 3 years of work experience
- Courses or Subjects: MBA (Part-time and Full-Time)
HHL Future Entrepreneur Scholarships
- Duration: Program duration
- Scholarship Award: 25% of tuition fees
- Scholarship Requirements: Candidates demonstrating entrepreneurial abilities with a desire to start a business.
- Courses or Subjects: Full-time MBA
Frankfurt School MBA Scholarships
- Duration: Program duration
- Scholarship Award: Partial tuition for the respective program (up to 30%)
- Scholarship Requirements:
- Specific requirements depend on the scholarship
- Courses or Subjects: Executive MBA, MBA in International Healthcare Management, Part-time MBA, and Full-time MBA. Frankfurt offers five distinct scholarships for MBA students.
Privately funded scholarships
Go Global MBA Scholarship - educations.com
- Duration: One-off scholarship covering one year of studies
- Scholarship Award: β¬7,000
- Scholarship Requirements:
- Must be enrolled in an MBA program as an international student.
- You should have no more than 5 years of relevant work experience.
- Fill out the application forms and submit an essay on the assigned topic.
- Read other requirements and eligibility criteria.
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship - educations.com
- Duration: One-off scholarship covering one year of studies
- Scholarship Award: β¬5,000
- Scholarship Requirements:
- Must be enrolled in a European Master's program as an international student.
- The degree program must be studied either within Europe or online from a European institute.
- Fill out the application forms and submit an essay on the assigned topic.
- Read other requirements and eligibility criteria.
Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarship for Foreign Students
- Duration: Duration of the applicant's program
- Scholarship Award: Monthly base amount between β¬830-850
- Scholarship Requirements:
- Outstanding school or academic achievements
- Social and political involvement aligned with the values of social democracy
- Proficient in German
Higher Education Scholarship Test (HEST)
- Duration: Duration of the applicant's program
- Scholarship Award: Up to 100,000 INR (approx. β¬1,135) per student
- Scholarship Requirements:
- Excellent academic record
- Must be an Indian citizen pursuing a degree at a foreign institution
- Minimum HEST score of 60% in 10th and 12th
- Proof of university admission or a scorecard of GRE/IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent.
Mawista Scholarship
- Duration: Duration of the applicant's program
- Scholarship Award: Approx. β¬500 per month
- Scholarship Requirements:
- Study abroad while caring for a child
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