The advancement scholarship for students with professional experience

The online application for the Advancement Scholarship – the Study Grant for Experienced Professionals – is now open again. Prospective students and students can apply for an Advancement Scholarship until June 1, 2026.

The scholarship program of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research supports skilled workers with vocational training and several years of practical experience in their first academic university studies. Detailed information can be found at https://www.sbb-stipendien.de/aufstiegsstipendium.

Information material and application advice

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the application advice team at the Stifttung Begabtenförderung berufliche Bildung by email at or by telephone on 0228/62931-43, 0228/62931-51.