If you are a socially committed individual aspiring to pursue higher education and contribute to your community through impactful projects, the SBW Berlin Scholarship in Germany offers a transformative opportunity. This scholarship supports international students pursuing bachelor's or master's degrees in Berlin or Potsdam, focusing on academic excellence and social responsibility.
SBW Berlin Scholarship Summary
Host Institution(s): Universities and universities of applied sciences in Berlin or Potsdam
Study Level: Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees
Funding and Coverage: Full tuition, accommodation, cost-of-living allowance, and potential travel contribution
Award Duration: 30 to 48 months, depending on the standard study period
Application Deadline: Open year-round
Eligible to: International students committed to social or non-profit projects
SBW Berlin Scholarship Overview
The SBW Berlin Scholarship aims to empower talented students from developing regions who demonstrate social commitment and financial need. By supporting education in a variety of disciplines, the scholarship enables recipients to gain the skills needed to lead and sustain social projects in their home countries.
Recipients are required to actively participate in a non-profit or social project during their studies, collaborating with organizations from their home countries. After graduation, they are expected to return home for at least 18 months to continue their community projects, ensuring long-term impact.
The program fosters academic excellence and personal development through workshops, mentorship, and project discussions, preparing recipients for global challenges while staying rooted in their local communities.
Fields of Study
Scholarship recipients can pursue degrees in any scientific, social, or artistic discipline, provided the program is offered by a university or applied sciences institution in Berlin or Potsdam.
Scholarship Benefits
Tuition Coverage: Full tuition fees for the standard study period.
Accommodation: A furnished room in a shared student flat in Berlin.
Cost-of-Living Allowance: Monthly stipend of €480.
Travel Contribution: Financial support for travel to and from Berlin, with amounts up to €500 for trips within Europe and €1,000 for travel outside of Europe.
Mentorship and Workshops: Regular project guidance and skill-building sessions.
SBW Berlin Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Nationality: From a developing region (e.g., Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, South America).
Age: Between 18 and 30 years old.
Academic Background: A minimum grade equivalent to 2.0 on the German grading scale for the previous obtained degree
Social Commitment: Proven experience in non-profit or social work supported by a recommendation letter from a relevant organization.
Financial Need: Household income must not exceed the average income for the applicant’s home country.
Residency: Must not have lived in Germany for more than 18 months before applying.
Enrollment Status: Not already funded by another scholarship (except for BAföG).
Academic status: Applying before starting university or enrolled in the first, second, or third semester of a bachelor’s or master's program.
Family residency: No first-degree family members who reside permanently in Germany
Holders of a student visa for Germany or a residence permit with the purpose of taking up or carrying out a course of study in Germany are eligible to apply.
Expectations towards incoming fellows or scholarship recipients
Proactive development of social projects during the study period (2 to 8 hours of work per week are planned for the social project).
Good academic performance in each semester supported.
Active participation in regular project meetings and workshops at SBW Berlin
Writing project reports
Preparing and implementing talks or presentations on the projects
Transparency and clear communication regarding professional goals
In the event of discontinuation of studies or the project as well as in case of remaining in Germany: Start of repayment plan 3 months after end of studies or funding period in 12 monthly installments.
Application Procedure
1. Initial Application:
Submit a recommendation letter from a non-profit organization or social institution in your home country.
If deemed suitable, you will receive access to the application portal.
Recommendation Letter Requirements:
The letter must be written by a non-profit organization or social institution in your home country. It should explain:
The connection between your chosen course of study and the organization’s goals.
Your past and future responsibilities within the organization.
How the course of study and your social project will contribute to the organization’s objectives.
📧 Recommendation letter Submission Process:
The organization must submit the letter directly via email to [application@sbw.berlin] in PDF format.
2. Required Documents (upon receiving application portal access)
Completed application form.
Project description (See info on this PDF)
Proof of university entrance qualification and academic records.
Proof of financial need (e.g., income statements).
Admission letter from a Berlin or Potsdam university (if available).
Language proficiency certificate for the program’s language of instruction.
3. Selection Process:
Phase 1: Review of recommendation letters.
Phase 2: Evaluation of academic records, financial need, and social commitment.
Phase 3: Interview to discuss project plans and assess suitability.
Additional Provisions
Funding Continuity: Scholarship renewal is contingent upon academic performance, project progress, and compliance with program requirements.
Post-Graduation Commitment: Graduates must return to their home country for at least 18 months to continue their projects. Alternatively, those choosing to stay in Germany must repay the scholarship in 12 interest-free installments.
Number of Scholarships: Limited to 20 slots per semester.
ℹ️ Further Information
More details about the SBW Berlin Scholarship application Procedure can be found on this scholarship guidelines PDF and by visiting the official website.
🔗 OFFICIAL LINK
コメント