Program Overview

The "Deutschlandstipendium" Program

The national scholarship programme of the federal government – the Deutschlandstipendium – is the biggest public-private project in the area of education that has ever existed in Germany. Since 2011, it has been supporting highly talented students of all disciplines with 300 Euro per month. Sponsors like businesses, foundations, and private individuals contribute 150 Euro, while the federal government matches this amount with the other half.

Selection Criteria

It is not only the excellent academic performance that counts in the selection of the scholarship holders but also their social engagement and their personal circumstances (e.g., overcoming challenges or obstacles in their social or family background). Thereby, the programme fosters equal chances and supports diverse life paths.

Benefits of Sponsorship

• You assume social and regional responsibility for the development of students from diverse backgrounds.
• You strengthen democracy and make a statement for education as its foundation.
• You connect with future professionals and meet candidates for internships or degree theses.
• You are presented as a donor (if desired) on websites and in print media.
• You promote science and gain access to current research.
• Your donation is matched by the federal government, you receive a donation receipt, and you can deduct your donation for tax purposes.
• You support the university's presence in Bremen.
• You become part of the ever-growing community of scholarship donors.
• You can get involved in the supplementary programme, for example by offering workshops or a visit at your company.
• You are invited to networking events with students and experience the impact of your involvement.

How to Become a Sponsor

Sponsors support the employees of tomorrow, acknowledge students' efforts, motivate them to continue with their engagement, and encourage them to find their individual way. Sponsors get in touch with the scholarship holders personally and become part of the network of friends and supporters at the University of Bremen.

The Scholarship Award Ceremony

Every year, the scholarships are handed over in a festive setting. Around 250 sponsors, scholarship recipients, their families and friends, and members of the University of Bremen come together to celebrate the launch of the funding year.

The Scholarship Holders

The scholarship holders are highly talented students of all disciplines who have been selected based on their academic performance, social engagement, and personal circumstances.

The Sponsors

The sponsors are businesses, foundations, and private individuals who contribute to the scholarship programme. They are presented as donors (if desired) on websites and in print media and are invited to networking events with students.

Bergfest

Traditionally, every year in spring the "Bergfest" is taking place: Scholarship holders and sponsors meet to celebrate the middle of the sponsoring-year.