Scholarships for Students – Alexa Melcher and Thomas Schiffer – Foundation (ALMETES Foundation)
The ALMETES Foundation awards master's and diploma scholarships as well as, in exceptional cases, foreign scholarships and material resources for an initial degree in future technologies and topics, with monthly payments of up to 500 euros. Applications for the summer semester are accepted from November 1 to January 31, and for the winter semester from May 1 to July 31.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Support for master's or diploma students (after the intermediate diploma) in future technologies and selected future topics through financial assistance in the form of monthly payments and, if applicable, material resources.
Eligible expenses
- Living expenses (monthly payments)
- Material resources
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- German citizenship (exceptions for EU citizens with a successfully completed Bachelor's degree in Germany)
- First degree in full-time Master's or Diploma studies (after preliminary diploma) at a public or state-recognized university/higher education institution in Germany
- No second, additional, continuing education, distance learning, or advanced studies
- Occasional study abroad within or outside the EU for up to a maximum of 12 months possible
Documents required for application
- Enrollment certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of motivation
- Academic transcripts
- Letter of recommendation
- Personal data protection declaration
Evaluation criteria
- Professional competence
- Personal suitability
- Academic achievements
- Interdisciplinary thinking
Description
The Alexa Melcher and Thomas Schiffer Foundation supports master's and diploma students (after the preliminary diploma) nationwide in Germany in future-oriented fields such as natural and engineering sciences, STEM, bionics, robotics, biotechnology, genetic engineering, AI, VR/AR, medicine, medical technology, as well as selected future topics in economics, law, and social sciences. As a full-time first degree at public or state-recognized universities in Germany, students can receive monthly grants of up to 500 euros. In exceptional cases, stays abroad of up to 12 months as well as material resources are supported. Requirements include German citizenship (or EU citizenship with a successfully completed bachelor's degree in Germany), enrollment in a master's or diploma program (no second, additional, or distance learning), and an interdisciplinary orientation. Applications are submitted digitally in German or English. Required documents are enrollment certificate, CV, motivation letter, academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal data protection declaration. Application deadlines: Summer semester from November 1 to January 31 (selection by March 31), winter semester from May 1 to July 31 (selection by September 30).
The selection process considers academic and personal suitability, previous academic achievements, and a pronounced interdisciplinary mindset. A preliminary selection is made by the foundation board together with experts based on the documents; successful candidates are invited to personal interviews in which their study project, interests, and future visions are presented. The final decision is made within two weeks after the interview. An extension of funding beyond the standard period of study is possible in exceptional cases. Although there is no legal entitlement, this program offers committed early-career researchers a reliable financial basis for pioneering research and education.
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