Grant

Preparatory College

Additional offering of the Klaus Murmann Study Support Foundation for teaching degree students focused on school and personal development and qualification as school shapers.

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Grant criteria

Application level: Advanced
Region: Germany (nationwide)

Funding objective

The Studienkolleg supports high-achieving, socially committed teacher education students in developing into the school leaders of tomorrow, strengthening their professional pedagogical stance, and sustainably improving the quality of schools and teaching.

Eligible to apply

  • Individuals

Funding requirements

  • Enrollment in a teacher training program
  • Proof of excellent academic performance
  • Proof of social engagement

Evaluation criteria

  • Academic Achievement
  • Social Commitment
  • Potential as a School Developer

Description

The Studienkolleg of the Stiftung der Deutschen Wirtschaft (sdw) offers a nationwide supplementary educational program for teacher training students within the framework of the Klaus Murmann Study Support Program. As a purely financial grant funding, it is aimed at high-achieving, socially engaged students who wish to advance their pedagogical and personal development. Since its founding in 2007 in cooperation with renowned partners such as the Robert Bosch Stiftung and the aim – Academy for Innovative Education and Management Heilbronn-Franken, the program enables a practical engagement with school development and teaching quality. With a focus on equal opportunities, participants are empowered to take responsibility in educational processes and actively shape school structures.

Eligible for funding are individuals enrolled in a teacher training program who demonstrate excellent academic performance and verifiable social commitment. After assessing academic achievement, potential as school developers, and voluntary engagement, selected candidates are supported in developing a professional pedagogical attitude. The program includes workshops and individual mentoring with the goal of qualifying future teachers as competent school developers in the long term. Participants learn to understand school development processes, initiate change processes, and actively fulfill their role as shapers. In this way, the Studienkolleg has a lasting impact on school and teaching quality and contributes to strengthening the education system and society.

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