How the Baden-Württemberg-STIPENDIUM works
The principle of reciprocity
The scholarships are always related to the state of Baden-Württemberg: This means that they enable students from abroad to study in Baden-Württemberg, while also supporting students from universities in Baden-Württemberg during their stays abroad.
The application process
The Baden-Württemberg Stiftung administers the Baden-Württemberg-STIPENDIUM in close cooperation with the state's universities.
The first contact for detailed questions regarding the scholarship (e.g., number of scholarships available at your institution, details about funding) and the application process is your university in Baden-Württemberg, specifically the office responsible for international activities. This is typically the International Office or the Office of International Affairs.
The application process is handled entirely by the universities. The Baden-Württemberg Stiftung expects a transparent application and selection process at the participating universities. In addition to academic performance, the social and intercultural competencies of the applicants should be considered. The selection process is designed to ensure equal opportunity and fairness.
The final decision on the awarding of scholarships is made by the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung.
Our contribution to the sustainability dilemma in international mobility
International exchanges among young people can—at least so far—only be carried out with a significant carbon footprint.
This dilemma cannot be resolved but only managed in a responsible manner. In the of this scholarship, responsibility is not just a matter of making a voluntary contribution to climate action as a necessary means. Rather, international exchange programs can be justified in a variety of ways, ensuring that the three dimensions of sustainability—ecological, social, and economic—are kept in balance.
On the one hand, intercultural exchange is just as vital for the innovative capacity of science and business as it is for the resilience of democratic societies. On the other hand, since 2021, in collaboration with the Klimaschutzstiftung Baden-Württemberg, we have been taking responsibility for the CO2 emissions generated by air travel as part of the Baden-Württemberg-STIPENDIUM.
The network
The Baden-Württemberg Stiftung is continuously expanding its global network of scholarship recipients and alumni through networking events. In this effort, the foundation is supported by the self-managed regional chapters and the Verein der Stipendiaten und Freunde des Baden-Württemberg-STIPENDIUMs.
