Scholarships

1. Call for applications for funding study visits abroad (PROMOS)
2. Doctoral Scholarship in accordance with the Landesgraduiertenförderungsgesetz (LGFG)
3. Deutschlandstipendium
4. Scholarship Opportunities  - Foundation Szloma-Albam-Stiftung, Berlin
5. Further scholarship opportunities for German and foreign students

 

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1. Call for applications for funding study visits abroad (PROMOS)

The deadline for the second round of applications ends on April 8, 2024!

Due to funding approved by the BMBF, the Heidelberg School of Jewish Studies is offering scholarships for the year 2024 as part of the DAAD-funded PROMOS programme to support study visits abroad.

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PROMOS Scholarships
As part of the DAAD-funded PROMOS programme, the School of Jewish Studies offers scholarships to support study visits abroad. The current funding rates can be found [HERE].  For individual information, please contact maximilian.hoermann@hfjs.eu.

Funding Opportunities:

Study Scholarships (1 to 6 months)
Both short scholarships (e.g. for final theses) and scholarships of up to six months, e.g. for semester stays by students, can be funded.
Doctoral students cannot apply in this programme area. Applications can be made for monthly partial scholarship instalments and a one-off lump sum for travel expenses in the amount of the country-specific DAAD funding rate.

The awarding of PROMOS semester scholarships within the framework of the Joint Degree M.A. "Jewish Studies - History of Jewish Cultures" for the semester abroad at KFU Graz is only possible in two exceptional cases: for students who have already been funded once within this ERASMUS cooperation during their study stay in Graz and therefore cannot receive another ERASMUS grant, and in the event that the ERASMUS funding contingent of the HfJS for the current academic year has already been exhausted.

Language courses (3 weeks to 6 months)
Language courses for students and doctoral candidates at universities abroad can be funded worldwide. Applications can be made for a one-off lump sum for course fees as well as monthly instalments and a one-off lump sum for travel expenses in the amount of the country-specific DAAD funding rate.

Summer courses / specialised courses (up to 6 weeks)
Summer courses / specialised courses for students and doctoral candidates at universities or scientific scientific institutions abroad can be funded worldwide. Applications can be made for a one-off lump sum for course fees, a one-off lump sum for travel expenses in the amount of the country-specific DAAD funding rate and (if the duration is appropriate) a monthly partial scholarship instalment.

Internships (1 to 6 months)
Internships for students in countries outside the ERASMUS area can be funded. Applications can be made for monthly partial scholarship instalments and a one-off lump sum for travel expenses in the amount of the country-specific DAAD funding rate.

Funding for internships within the ERASMUS plus area is only possible for students who have already received funding for an internship within the framework of ERASMUS and are therefore no longer eligible for funding under the ERASMUS+ programme. Doctoral students cannot apply in this programme area.

Travel Allowance
The amount of the one-off travel allowance corresponds to the country-specific DAAD funding rate.
No further costs (e.g. tuition fees) can be covered over and above the above-mentioned funding rates.

Application requirements

Students who are enrolled in one of the HfJS degree programmes or as doctoral candidates at the HfJS with the aim of completing either a degree or a doctorate at the HfJS are eligible to apply.

Funding for a stay in the home country (country of citizenship or former centre of life) is not possible.

Application documents
The application must be accompanied by

• a convincing letter of motivation of 2-3 pages,
• a curriculum vitae,
•  the expert opinion of a lecturer at the HfJS,
•  the completed application form (please download here),
• an overview of previous academic achievements (see here for the required information) and a copy of the transcript of records, or alternatively a current transcript of previous academic achievements,
• proof of required language skills, if applicable,
• a list of the grants and scholarships received, approved or applied for in the current study period (BA / MA / teaching degree / doctorate) (please download the form here).

Scholarship holders are expected to organise their stay abroad on their own responsibility and take care of their own insurance cover. It is possible to participate in a DAAD group insurance programme.

Information on the selection procedure

PROMOS scholarships at the HfJS are awarded by a scholarship committee on the basis of the written application. There are no selection interviews. Decisive for the awarding of PROMOS scholarships are the previous academic achievements and the relevance of the stay abroad for the study programme at the HfJS.

Both short scholarships (e.g. for final theses) and scholarships of up to six months, e.g. for semester stays by students, can be funded.
Doctoral students cannot apply for this programme area. Applications can be made for monthly partial scholarship instalments and a one-off lump sum for travel expenses in the amount of the country-specific DAAD funding rate.

The awarding of PROMOS semester scholarships within the framework of the Joint Degree M.A. "Jewish Studies - History of Jewish Cultures" for the semester abroad at KFU Graz is only possible in two exceptional cases: for students who have already been funded once within this ERASMUS cooperation during their study stay in Graz and therefore cannot receive another ERASMUS grant, and in the event that the ERASMUS funding contingent of the HfJS for the current academic year has already been exhausted.

Funding for internships within the ERASMUS plus area is only possible for students who have already received funding for an internship within the framework of ERASMUS and are therefore no longer eligible for funding under the ERASMUS+ programme. Doctoral students cannot apply in this programme area.
Scholarship holders are expected to organise their stay abroad on their own responsibility and take care of their own insurance cover. It is possible to participate in a DAAD group insurance programme.

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2. Doctoral scholarship in accordance with the Landesgraduiertenförderungsgesetz (LGFG)

The Heidelberg University for Jewish Studies (HfJS) is awarding a scholarship to an outstandingly qualified applicant to support a doctoral project for the period from 1 June 2023 initially until 31 May 2024 (subject to the availability of funds from the state of Baden-Württemberg).

Application deadline: Currently no call for applications
Scholarship duration: Initially for 1 year with the option of extension (maximum approval period in total: 3 years)
Scholarship amount: 1,468 euros/month (incl. 103 euros travel and material allowance)

Application Requirements:

1. Completed university degree in Jewish Studies or comparable degree (must be proven by the application deadline)
2. Acceptance as a doctoral candidate by the HfJS
3. Academic supervision by a professor or private lecturer at the HfJS
4. Outstanding academic qualifications and a research project that can be expected to make a recognisable contribution to research in Jewish Studies and its sub-disciplines
5. Willingness to regularly participate in graduate colloquia organised by the supervising department and other relevant events at the university

Any employment in addition to the degree programme must be related to the subject in which the doctorate is being completed. Please note: The annual income must not exceed EUR 7,380 (net) while receiving the scholarship.

Further Information:

• Landesgraduiertenförderungsgesetz, LGFG (PDF)

Steps to apply

1. Application for a scholarship in accordance with the Landesgraduiertenförderungsgesetz (LGFG)
2. Attachments to the application:

• Brief summary (outline of the topic, max. 1 DIN A4 page)
• Work report/plan (max. 15 pages. Describe the project methodologically and name the object of investigation. If the project is based on previous work, list this as well. Attach the master's or state examination thesis and explain what the new approach is in addition to this previous work).
• Bibliography (1/2 to 1 page)
• Recommendation letters of two lectureres
• Copy of the school leaving certificate
• Copy of university certificates (intermediate diploma, diploma, state examination)
• Curriculum vitae in tabular form
• Certificate of acceptance as a doctoral candidate from the Hochschule für Jüdische Studien
• Certificate of enrolment (doctorate) from the School of Jewish Studies
•  If applicable, certificate of enrolment from Heidelberg University

Please send a printed copy of your application via post to

Hochschule für Jüdische Studien
Hr. Maximilian Hörmann
Landfriedstr. 12
69117 Heidelberg

and one copy as PDF (please merge everything in one document to: maximilian.hoermann@hfjs.eu

Steps after successful application

After receiving confirmation of the scholarship, further documents are required:

• Family allowance
• Declaration of income
• Confirmation from the tax office, that the applicant is registered for tax purposes.
• Application for extension if applicable

Further Information:

Prüfungsamt der HfJS
Maximilian Hörmann
E-Mail: maximilian.hoermann@hfjs.eu
Telefon: (+49) (0) 62 21 / 54 192 - 50

 

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3. Deutschlandstipendium

What is the Deutschlandstipendium?

The Deutschlandstipendium supports talented students who are expected to achieve or have already achieved outstanding results in their studies or career. The grant amounts to €300 per month. Half is paid by the federal government, the other half is provided by private sponsors.

Who can be sponsored?

Students and first-year students on undergraduate and Master's degree programmes who are or will be enrolled at the Hochschule für Jüdische Studien at the beginning of the funding period are eligible for funding. Students who are already supported by another performance-based scholarship are excluded from the funding. This does not apply if the sum of this funding per semester for which the funding was approved is less than a monthly average of 30 euros. Receipt of BAföG does not preclude funding through the Deutschlandstipendium.

What criteria are used for selection?

In addition to outstanding achievements at school and university, the main award criteria also include other factors, such as the willingness to take on social responsibility and get involved, such as voluntary work, or successfully overcoming obstacles in one's own life history, which may be related to social and cultural background. Completed vocational training, voluntary internships or special achievements, awards and prizes are also taken into account. The selection is made by a scholarship selection committee.

What is the duration of a scholarship?

Provided that funding is available, the duration of the scholarship is usually two semesters and is generally based on the standard period of study for the respective degree programme. If the duration of studies is extended beyond the standard period of study for serious reasons, the funding period can be extended upon application. The scholarship ends at the end of the month in which the scholarship holder has completed the last examination or is exmatriculated. The scholarship also ends with a change of subject or after dropping out of the degree programme.

How can I apply?

Your contact is Maximilian Hörmann

Please send your online application documents in electronic form (all in one PDF document) to maximilian.hoermann@hfjs.eu.

Further Information here

Application documents:

• An assurance that the applicant will not receive any other talent- or performance-related material support within the meaning of the Act on the Creation of a National Scholarship Programme § 4 para. 1 (http://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stipg/index.html) erhält

• A curriculum vitae in tabular form,

• A letter of motivation in which the applicants explain why their achievements, in light of their personal background, give reason to expect outstanding academic and professional performance,

• A letter of recommendation/review from a lecturer at the HfJS (approximately one page),

• For first-year students and students in the second semester of an undergraduate degree programme, a copy of the university entrance qualification certificate or, in the case of foreign certificates, a translation and conversion into the German grading system,

• If available, a copy of the certificate of a first university degree or, if this is not yet available, a provisional certificate of the final grade,

• If available, a copy of suitable proof of special commitment to be recognised, voluntary internships, completed vocational training, gainful employment during studies, prizes, awards or special family or personal circumstances,

• A current certificate of enrolment or a copy of the letter of admission

• Students from the third semester onwards, proof of their current performance level