Gifted Students Support Foundations

Universität Osnabrück describes Begabtenförderungswerke as “classic” scholarship providers (for example, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung) that award scholarships using criteria that vary strongly. According to Universität Osnabrück, selection is guided by factors such as above-average performance and forms of social or cultural commitment.

Universität Osnabrück states that Begabtenförderungswerke may take into account social engagement, cultural interest, and “belonging to a confession” (Konfession). The university also notes that many Begabtenförderungswerke expect scholarship recipients to work within the organization and represent its principles.

Universität Osnabrück advises applicants to research the relevant Begabtenförderungswerk in advance because scholarship criteria differ by foundation. Questions about Begabtenförderungswerke can be answered by “Vertrauensdozentinnen und Vertrauensdozenten” (trusted lecturers) at Universität Osnabrück.

Universität Osnabrück states that scholarships from Begabtenförderungswerke “do not need to be repaid.

• Begabtenförderungswerke scholarships use “strongly varying criteria” (criteria differ by foundation).
• Universität Osnabrück states that key factors typically include “above-average achievements” (überdurchschnittliche Leistungen) and social engagement (soziales Engagement).
• Universität Osnabrück states that key factors can include cultural interest (kulturelles Interesse).
• Universität Osnabrück states that key factors can include belonging to a confession (Zugehörigkeit zu einer Konfession).
• Universität Osnabrück states that many Begabtenförderungswerke expect recipients to participate within the organization and represent its principles.

• Universität Osnabrück states that scholarships are not repaid (Stipendien nicht zurückgezahlt werden müssen).

1. 1. Research the relevant Begabtenförderungswerk criteria in advance before applying.
2. 2. Ask Universität Osnabrück’s “Vertrauensdozentinnen und Vertrauensdozenten” questions about Begabtenförderungswerke.