Scholarships and Funding from the Thomas Gessmann Foundation
Support for highly gifted students in technical and scientific subjects at universities in Baden-Württemberg through scholarships, allowances for literature, study abroad, and awards. Applications via the universities by May 15 and November 15.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Support for highly gifted female and male students in technical and scientific subjects at universities in the state of Baden-Württemberg who, due to financial need, cannot complete their studies within the standard period of study without assistance.
Eligible expenses
- Scholarship payments
- Grants for specialized scientific literature
- Grants for stays abroad
- Grants for master's theses
Eligible to apply
- Educational Institutions
Funding requirements
- Students at universities in Baden-Württemberg
- at least after two semesters of study
- proof of outstanding achievements
- proof of financial need
Documents required for application
- Letter of motivation
- Curriculum vitae
- Degree certificates
- Information on study status and academic records
- At least one expert opinion from a university professor
- Proof of economic and social circumstances
- Information on hobbies and leisure activities
- Interim report for extension applications
- Supplementary statements for stays abroad and master's theses
- Bibliography with prices for literature grants
Evaluation criteria
- Proven outstanding achievements
- Financial need
- Evaluation by university professors
Description
The Thomas Gessmann Foundation supports exceptionally gifted students in technical and scientific disciplines at universities in Baden-Württemberg, who would find it difficult to complete their studies within the standard period without financial assistance. Primarily, scholarships are awarded for up to twelve months each, and additional grants are available for subject-specific literature, study abroad, and master's theses. The funding is provided through an overall budget of approximately 400,000 euros annually and is specifically aimed at educational institutions in the state, which submit their candidates within a nomination process by May 15 and November 15, respectively. A prerequisite is proof of outstanding achievements after at least two completed semesters as well as clear financial need.
For the application, a motivating project outline, a tabular curriculum vitae, and current academic records are required, as well as an expert statement from a faculty member and documentation of the financial and social circumstances. Hobbies and extracurricular activities may be included as supplementary information. The award decision is made by the foundation’s board following evaluation by university professors during its meetings in February and July. Through this structured funding initiative, the Thomas Gessmann Foundation significantly contributes to strengthening the next generation of technical and scientific experts and to retaining excellent talents in research and teaching in Baden-Württemberg in the long term.
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