SRH Scholarships for Exceptional Social Commitment

The scholarship can be awarded to prospective students or students who make an important contribution to our society through their social commitment.

If you would like to apply for the scholarship, you should be enrolled or have submitted a regular application for a degree programme at SRH University of Applied Sciences Heidelberg (all locations). You should also fulfil the university admission requirements and admission criteria for this degree programme. Funding for dual study programmes is excluded.

Please submit the following documents for the application:

• Letter of motivation for the scholarship
• ONE letter of recommendation from a schoolteacher, a university lecturer, or a professor from the respective field of study
• Current curriculum vitae
• If applicable, a current overview of grades from your previous studies
• School-leaving certificate and if applicable, certificate of a first university degree
• Certificate of enrolment or signed study contract for applicants from EEA countries* or Final admission letter for applicants from non-EEA countries**
• "Proof of community or social commitment OR 1-3 page project description including duration and frequency of the commitment
• If applicable, proof of special qualifications for the degree programme (e.g. proof of community or social commitment, special skills, language certificates, awards, stays abroad, certificates of internships relevant to studies, certificates of vocational training, etc.)
• If applicable, reasons that have had an aggravating or hindering effect on the previous educational biography, e.g. financial or family difficulties, impairment, first-time graduate, etc.

*For applicants from EEA countries: Please note that you must upload the signed study contract and the enrolment fee must be paid before the scholarship committee meets (mid-October for the winter semester).

**For applicants from non-EEA countries: You can apply with the Pre Admission Letter. However, you must have the Final Admission Letter (fees must be paid) before the Scholarship Committee meets and decides on the award of the scholarship (mid-October for the winter semester). If you are awarded the scholarship, the tuition fees you have already paid will be refunded.

The application period for the winter semester 2026 is expected to start in summer 2026. We will announce the exact dates in good time.

The scholarship is a full scholarship. This means for you: You do not have to pay tuition fees during the standard period of study.