Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Worldwide
Overview
The foundation supports students worldwide in pursuing their educational goals. The scholarship program is in principle open to students from all disciplines. Economics and natural sciences are preferred fields of study. We do not support travel cost, internships, conferences, research stays or other short term events.
Our foundation’s greatest strength is its flexibility. Every applicant is unique, so they are assessed on an individual basis. With this in mind, we offer a range of financial support options (one-time payment, monthly installments, or an interest-free loan) and are not bound by specific application deadlines.
Details
The foundation primarily assists students who have demonstrated above-average performance in their studies and who do not have adequate financial resources of their own to complete their studies in good time.
How we provide assistance
Based on the specific situation of the applicant, the Dr. Jost Henkel Stiftung offers various assistance programs:
- Monthly payments
- One-time payments
- Interest-free loans
The Dr. Jost Henkel Stiftung keeps a wide range of decision-making options open so that a high degree of motivation, ambition and willingness to perform can be honored.
The application process
- Register through our application portal
- Complete the scholarship application form and upload it to the application portal with the required documents
- After the submission, we carefully review the application based on performance, personal profile and financial situation
- Candidates who meet the foundation’s requirements will be invited for a telephone interview
- After the telephone interview, the decision on the awarding of the scholarship is made
Required documents
In order to review your application, all the documents listed below must be available in the online application portal. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Letter of motivation (maximum 2 pages)
- Fully completed scholarship application form
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copy of school graduation certificate
- Certificate of enrolment or admission letter from university
- Performance record (grade transcript)
- Two recommendation letters from professors on your personal and academic suitability (see FAQs for more information)
- Proof of income from your parents
Exception: For prospective students who do not yet have any study experience, proof of academic achievement and two recommendation letters from professors are not required.
When scholarships are granted
For bachelor’s degree programs, the earliest date for applying is after the successful completion of two semesters. For master’s degrees or doctorates, the application may be filed when the program of study commences. For other degree programs, an application may be filed no earlier than after two semesters have been completed.
Dr. Jost Henkel Stiftung
Im Jahre 1958 gründete Henkel die Dr. Jost Henkel Stiftung anlässlich des 25-jährigen Dienstjubiläums von Dr. Jost Henkel. Seither unterstützt die Stiftung begabte, aber finanziell bedürftige Studierende, die so ihr Studium zügig beenden können. Damit leistet die Stiftung einen wertvollen Beitrag zur Chancengleichheit und dem gleichberechtigten Zugang zur Hochschulbildung weltweit.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
No other applicant has a profile like yours – the strength of the Dr. Jost Henkel Stiftung lies in its flexibility to respond specifically and to assess everyone individually.
A scholarship is to be used exclusively for the study or PhD program, which is to be structured and run in such a way that the student / PhD student quickly achieves good grades or PhD results.
PROFILE
- students / PhD students at private or public international universities
- all nationalities
- above-average school/ academic performance
- studies / PhD cannot be financed sufficiently with own resources
- Study program: economics, natural sciences, computer science and technology
- English language skills sufficient for application
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
FUNDING
- Living expenses and tuition fees
- Monthly payments, one-time payments, and interest-free loans (decision of the foundation depends on the individual situation of the applicant)
- Monthly funding amount from 100€ to 800€
- Repayments are only required for loans and only start 6 months after completion of studies / PhD and usually run for 2 years
When we provide grants
- Application: online at least 3 months before the desired period of support (no application deadlines)
- Scholarship: monthly payments for 6 months with option of extension
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
