Opportunity Mannheim Scholarship

University of Mannheim, Germany

Scholarship overview

The Opportunity Mannheim Scholarship of the University of Mannheim Foundation enables students in a disadvantaged financial position to take up or complete their studies. It is financed by donations to the Foundation and currently covers scholarships from the Rheinhyp Unterstützungsfond (RUFE) support fund and private donations, under one application process.

Students are funded for up to one year and can reapply. The number of awards varies from year to year.

Award Information

Enrolled in a bachelor's or master's programme at the University of Mannheim, or applying for a bachelor's programme there. All schools and departments.
Good grades and regular attendance and coursework are required.
International students and holders of international entrance qualifications accepted by the university are eligible.
Master's applicants, exchange students, visiting students and doctoral candidates are not eligible.
Studying within the standard period of study; exceptions are possible in exceptional situations.
Other talent-based grants are not excluded but are considered when setting the amount; all funding must be disclosed.

No fixed maximum; applicants state the monthly amount they need and the committee decides the amount individually.
Funding for up to one year, with reapplication possible.

2026 round (closed): enrolled students 27 April to 1 June 2026; bachelor's applicants 10 June to 15 July 2026. Applications are accepted for the autumn semester only.

Bachelor's applicants first apply for a study place at Mannheim.
Complete the online application form in full within the application period.
Attach CV, letter of motivation and supporting documents (German or English; translations for other languages, amounts converted to EUR).
Attach third-party consent declarations if data of parents or a partner is provided.

Official links

How to apply (official)

Documents you will need

Detailed current CV
Letter of motivation (1 to 2 A4 pages) covering reasons for applying, financial situation, personal situation and plans; international students explain if not eligible for BAfoeG
University entrance qualification
University degree certificates, if available
Current transcript of records with average grade if more than 30 ECTS
BAfoeG approval or rejection notice, where applicable
Proof of personal, family or health circumstances
Other relevant proof such as employment, vocational training, prizes

How selection works

A selection committee including representatives of private sponsors decides.
Economic, family and personal circumstances are considered, such as emergencies, lack of family support, disability, illness or caring for relatives.

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