Christine Bessenrodt Scholarship (Faculty of Mathematics)

• EUR 300 per month.
• Granted for one study year at a time, up to one semester beyond the standard period of study if performance criteria are met.
• Payment starts in the month studies begin at the faculty.
• Independent of parental income; not offset against BAföG.

Applications by 15 August each year (2026 call). Applicants are informed by 15 September.

1. Combine all documents in one PDF (preferred; scans are sufficient).
2. Email it to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected] by 15 August.
3. A selection committee decides and informs applicants by 15 September.

Official links

• Christine Bessenrodt scholarship

Information checked against the official pages on 2026-10-21. Always confirm the current call on the official site before applying.

• Motivation letter (maximum two A4 pages) showing membership of the target group and addressing the selection criteria.
• Tabular CV.
• Abitur certificate or upper-secondary reports.
• If available: internship and employment references, proof of engagement, awards and prizes, other skills.

• Average grade of the higher education entrance qualification.
• Quality of the motivation letter.
• Engagement outside school or subject, social engagement, membership of religious communities, associations or clubs.
• Awards and prizes.
• Prior work experience and internships.
• Special life circumstances such as family responsibility, difficult social circumstances, health impairments, flight or displacement.