Scholarship for excellent students and Doctoral Candidates with high social commitment

The scholarship for talented and socially committed students is funded by the Rhineland-Palatinate Scholarship Foundation, which is politically, denominationally and ideologically independent, and is advertised by Trier University's Scholarship Advisory Service with an application deadline of 31.05.2025. In the winter semester 2025/26 and summer semester 2026, five talented students or doctoral candidates who distinguish themselves in a special way through social commitment will be supported with €300 per month.

Voluntary work includes many different activities, including university politics, homework supervision and tutoring, the food bank, animal welfare, legal advice, sports clubs, NGOs, the Rhineland-Palatinate state youth orchestra, the carnival club, supporting activities for rescue services and church children and youth work.

Application period: May 1 to May 31, 2025

Further information on the eligibility requirements, selection criteria and the application process can be found in the attachedPDF file.

Evaluation criteria for the Engagement Scholarship