LAFVE: General Funding
Scholarship funding for young people from Latin America for professional qualification in Germany. Ongoing application opportunities through the LAFVE.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Support for young people from Latin America aged between 20 and 29 who could not otherwise afford technical vocational training or a technology-oriented bachelor's degree in Germany, with the aim of applying their qualification in their home country for social and economic benefit after completion.
Eligible expenses
- Living expenses (scholarship installments)
- Health insurance costs
- Travel expenses to and from the location
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- Proof of German language skills at least at B1 level
- Successfully completed school education (at least intermediate certificate)
- Legal age (at least 18 years) and personal maturity
- Acceptance of the liberal democratic basic order
- Demonstration of how the qualification corresponds to the skilled labor demand in the home country
Documents required for application
- Motivation letter (max. 2 pages)
- Fully completed application questionnaire
- Diplomas of all attended schools
- Proof of extracurricular activities and qualifications
- German language certificate at least B1
- Three letters of reference
- Police clearance certificate
- Health certificate customary in the state
Evaluation criteria
- German language skills
- School and extracurricular qualifications
- Interest in a technical profession needed in the home country
- Motivation and personal competencies
- Financial need
Description
The LAFVE General Support program assists young people from Latin America aged 20 to 29 who are pursuing a technical vocational training or a technically oriented bachelor's degree in Germany but are unable to afford it on their own. The aim is to enable the acquisition of professional qualifications through an individually tailored scholarship and ideal support, and to empower participants after completion to contribute to the social and economic development of their home countries. Through advisory, networking, and professional exchange offerings, the program fosters sustainable connections between Germany and Latin America and promotes equal participation regardless of gender, religion, or origin.
For approval, proof of German language skills (at least B1), a secondary school diploma, and personal maturity are required, among other criteria. Additionally, motivation, technical inclinations, financial need, and relevance to the skilled labor demand in the home country are evaluated. The funding covers scholarship installments for living expenses, health insurance, and travel costs. The amount of monthly support is based on individual needs. An initial funding commitment can be granted for twelve months and is extended upon proof of a training agreement. Continuous integration into a mentoring network ensures ongoing performance monitoring and personal support. Applications can be submitted at any time as there are no fixed deadlines, allowing interested parties to submit their documents whenever they wish.
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