Criteria for Heidelberg University Scholarships
Applicants must meet the admission requirements of their chosen Heidelberg University degree in addition to the scholarship-specific criteria below.
Hans-Peter Wild Talent Scholarship Eligibility
You can apply if you
Are applying to begin the first semester of an eligible bachelor’s or master’s programme at Heidelberg University
Will study a STEM subject accounting for at least 50% of your degree
Have an outstanding academic record
Demonstrate strong ability and interest in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, or technology Have not already completed, and will not complete before starting the scholarship, a degree at Heidelberg University
Meet the admission requirements of your selected programme
Students of all nationalities can apply. You do not need to have received your Heidelberg admission decision before submitting the scholarship application. Scholarship selection and university admission are separate processes, and funding can only begin if you are ultimately enrolled at Heidelberg.
Robert and Christine Danziger Scholarship Eligibility
For the master’s scholarship, applicants must
Be from Africa, with preference given to applicants from Ghana and other countries in West and Central Africa Apply for a master’s degree in Sociology, Political Science, or eligible Geography specialisations
Be among the strongest students in their academic field
Demonstrate financial need
Intend to study on campus at Heidelberg University
Have strong German-language skills
Achieve at least DSH-2 before beginning the programme
The scholarship is intended for students who genuinely need financial assistance to undertake their studies.
For the doctoral scholarship, applicants must
Be from Africa, with priority given to Ghana and West or Central African countries
Plan a doctorate at Heidelberg University in Political Science or Geography with a focus on Geoinformatics
Have an excellent academic record
Demonstrate financial need
Live, or plan to live, in Heidelberg or the surrounding area while completing the doctorate Applicants must apply separately for doctoral admission because receiving the scholarship does not itself provide admission to Heidelberg University.
Deutschlandstipendium Eligibility
The Deutschlandstipendium is available to
Students of all nationalities
New students beginning at Heidelberg University
Students transferring to Heidelberg in a higher semester
Students beginning a master’s programme
Current Heidelberg University students
Applicants must be enrolled at Heidelberg University before scholarship funding can ultimately be awarded.
The scholarship is not available to
Doctoral candidates
Short-term students
Students enrolled only in the preparatory German course
Studienkolleg students
Selection primarily considers academic performance and future potential, but Heidelberg can also consider social engagement, extracurricular achievement, employment, vocational training, family circumstances, and significant personal challenges. Students generally cannot receive the Deutschlandstipendium at the same time as another merit-based scholarship providing an average of €30 or more per month.