Are you an international student interested in social change, studying in Berlin or Potsdam, really able to make a difference in your home country? Well, the SBW Berlin Scholarship for International Students might be that chance at world-class education and making a real difference at home.
Here’s everything you need to know about this very prestigious scholarship for the Spring 2025 intake.
Objectives of the SBW Berlin Scholarship
The SBW Berlin Scholarship targets young, socially engaged international students who want to apply the knowledge and skills acquired through their studies to initiate social or non-profit projects in their home countries. The scholarship looks at the following areas:
Professional Qualification: Equipping a student with relevant abilities and knowledge.
Personal Suitability: Looking into a person’s engagement and motivation.
Financial Need: Aiding those who might not have the means to fund themselves.
Benefits of the SBW Berlin Scholarship
The SBW Berlin Scholarship offers full support for students selected by it, and this includes:
Accommodation: furnished shared student flats in Berlin
Cost of Living Allowance: The cost of living allowance is set at €480 per month.
Tuition Fees: The tuition fee is fully covered during the entire study period.
It may include financial support for a travel allowance to Berlin before the start of the study program and for a return home at the end of the study upon successful completion.
In addition to this, scholarship winners will continuously be mentored and further engage in workshops, writing of project reports, and presentations on their social projects.
Eligibility Criteria
An applicant is eligible for the SBW Berlin Scholarship if they:
Are between 18 and 30 years old.
Have gained professional or voluntary experience in the non-profit or social sector.
Have spent less than 18 months in Germany by the time of application.
Meet the qualifications for university entrance.
Intend to work at least 18 months after graduation in their home country or do low-return-earning non-profit work in Germany with a notarized payment plan;
Have a relatively low net income; keep up an average grade equivalent to the German GPA of at least 2.0; have no first-degree family members permanently living in Germany.
Apply before the start of their higher education or at most during their first, second, or third semester of studies in a registered university in Germany or abroad.
Application Procedure
The application procedure for an SBW Berlin Scholarship involves the following steps, which a candidate must consider:
Letter of Recommendation: Candidates should attach a recommendation letter from a non-profit social institution in which they are working that mentions the details of the candidate’s working areas and the role of the undertaken course of study together with the social project in accordance with the institution’s objectives.
Project Description: This is a two- to five-page detailed description of the social project that will be developed and implemented during/after studies.
Application Form: The application form can be downloaded from the website of SBW Berlin.
Supporting Documents: A number of other documents, such as university entrance qualification, details related to net household income, and copies of the latest school or university certificates, should also be attached.
Application Material: Letter of recommendation from a non-profit organisation
Completed application form
Detailed project description.
Proof of higher education entrance qualification.
Proof of net household income.
The latest academic certificates and grade overviews
Application Deadline
Applications for SBW scholarships for the Spring 2025 intake are accepted throughout the year until December 31, 2024. Early application, however, is highly advised in order to give tutors ample time for reviewing.
Conclusion
SBW Berlin Scholarship—an excellent opportunity for students who are willing to make a difference globally. Together with scholarships, accommodation, and mentorship, it enables students to create high-impact projects in their respective countries. It is a once in a lifetime chance to upgrade your education and be a changemaker in the world—apply for Spring 2025 now!
