Das Evangelisches Studienwerk Villigst - Scholarships

Evangelisches Studienwerk awards scholarships for studying at universities of applied sciences and universities all over Germany. We support students from all disciplines and specialist subjects. The important criteria are their enthusiasm for their own subject, good performances and a keen interest in interdisciplinary topics.

Requirements for the application for a scholarship in the basic support

Evangelisches Studienwerk is looking for young people who are interested in their subject, achieve good performances, take on responsibility in society and are keen to broaden their horizon. The following formal requirements must be fulfilled for the application:

• Proven social commitment (for instance church, politics, social, environment) and proven specialist suitability for the course of studies
• Membership in a Protestant church (exceptions are possible when submitting a special application)
• Citizenship of a member state or accession country of the European Union or other citizenship in accordance with Section 8 of the German Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG)
• For applicants without German citizenship: good German language skills (DSH certificate, TestDaf (test for foreign learners of the German language)
• Valid qualification for university studies (for instance general or advanced entrance qualification)
• At the time of application (March/ September) the students must not have advanced beyond the 3rd subject-related semester

Exception: Refugees who would like to study or want to continue their studies in Germany are eligible to apply past the 3rd semester. At time of application there have to be at least 4 subject-related semesters left to study.

• For students striving for a double degree the number of semesters in the course of studies first commenced is decisive
• Applicants who are older than 35 must also enclose a special application 
• Receipt of the processing charge (12 euros) until completion of application

We only support people with the citizenship of a member state or accession country of the EU or another citizenship in accordance with Section 8 of the German Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG) if they are studying (or would like to study) at a university in Germany. We also support people with German citizenship who study (or would like to study) at a university in another European country. Please note that it is not possible to exclusively apply for support for a Masters course (except the applicant has a legal refugee status) or a second course of studies. We also cannot support part-time, correspondence or dual courses of studies.

Scholarship for students

The scholarship of Evangelisches Studienwerk provides a monthly allowance and wide range of academic offers:

• Monthly allowance
  of up to 744 Euros plus 300 Euros for study issues
• Summer university
  A broad variety of seminars are held at the Villigst Campus during the summer months. Academics, experts, students and graduates with different academic and professional backgrounds come together to discuss issues in an interdisciplinary atmosphere.
• Study/work abroad
  Gaining professional competence and broadening one's horizon demands for global experience. This is why Evangelisches Studienwerk actively encourages its students to spend time abroad and usually covers tuition and expenses for travelling.
• Work practice
  Evangelisches Studienwerk supports mandatory internships up to one semester.
• Democracy
  Villigst is a democratic organisation and encourages all students to contribute to the institutional life. They are represented at all levels of the Studienwerk's management.
• Contact and advice
  Students experience individual advice and support not only through their Director of Studies in Villigst but also through a regional counsellor at their university's location.