Published: 27 Apr 2026 11 views
"Scholarships open up worlds"
Under this motto, the Adelhausen Foundation and the Dr. Leo Ricker Foundation support motivated and high-achieving students at Freiburg universities who need financial support and are socially engaged.
The annual funding available makes it possible to support approximately 50 students from various countries of origin during their studies in the city of Freiburg. Around 25 new students can be admitted to the scholarship program each year.
Through their scholarship programs, foundations contribute to greater educational equity and open up new opportunities. Today's young people will be the pillars of our society tomorrow. Therefore, investing in education is always an investment in the future and benefits us all.
Students or doctoral candidates at the University of Freiburg , the University of Education , the University of Music , the Protestant University or the Catholic University in Freiburg
Personal and economic requirements for our applicants:
The scholarships are open to undergraduate and doctoral students at Freiburg universities who require financial support to successfully complete their studies or doctorate, are academically strong, and are socially engaged. There is no age limit. We are also happy to support international students. We expressly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, lifestyles, and identities – including, of course, members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
To apply for a scholarship from the Adelhausen Foundation and the Dr. Leo Ricker Foundation, please submit a written application. Please note that your application must be written in German. Foreign documents must be translated. In these cases, please also submit a copy of the original document. A checklist of all required documents for your application can be found in the download section. Please note that we can only consider complete applications in the selection process. Missing documents cannot be submitted or requested later.
Please submit all documents as copies, as we will not return your documents after the selection process has been completed.
Please ensure you submit your application documents by the deadline. T
Once we have received your application, you will receive feedback.
The applications are presented to the members of the scholarship award committee. This committee consists of members of the foundation 's board of directors and decides on admission to the scholarship program. The scholarship award committee usually meets in mid- to late November.
All applicants will subsequently receive feedback on the scholarship committee's decision. This feedback is usually provided by mid-December at the latest.
Please understand that due to the large number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback on the reasons for rejection. In accordance with data protection regulations, all application documents will be completely destroyed. Documents will not be returned.
All newly accepted scholarship recipients in the foundation's scholarship program receive a certificate and are personally invited to the official certificate presentation ceremony. This usually takes place in December. We extend a very warm welcome to you at this event.
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