Dr. Leo Ricker Foundation Scholarship 2027

The program supports high-achieving and socially engaged undergraduate and doctoral students at Freiburg universities who need financial support to successfully complete their studies or doctorate.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineSeptember 15, 2026
• Study LevelMasters , PhD , Undergraduate
• SponsorStiftungsverwaltung Freiburg
• City to studyBaden-Württemberg
• School to studyUniversity of Freiburg
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Monthly stipend of up to 500 euros

Requirements

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 who will graduate within the next 24 months.

Personal and economic requirements for our applicants:

• Motivation, performance and social commitment
• Financial support needs for successful completion of studies
• Changes in financial circumstances must be reported (e.g., enrollment in a parallel scholarship program, financial support from private individuals or third parties).

Selection Process

1. Preparing your application:
2. Your application must be submitted in German. A checklist with all required documents can be found in the download section. Please note: Only complete applications will be considered.
3. Submit your application online.
4. From August 18th to September 15th, you can upload your documents via our applicant portal . Applications received after this deadline cannot be considered.
5. Selection Process:
6. After receiving your application, you will receive confirmation. The scholarship award committee will then decide on admission to the program. The decision is usually made in November.
7. Feedback:
8. All applicants will generally receive feedback by mid-December. Due to the large number of applications, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual reasons for rejections.
9. Admission to the scholarship program
10. Newly admitted scholarship recipients receive a certificate and are invited to the official certificate presentation ceremony, which usually takes place in January.

Application Documents

• Your application documents must include your contact details (name, address, telephone number, email).
• We expect a tabular CV including your religious affiliation.
• A valid certificate of enrollment must be uploaded via the portal, as well as copies of your general university entrance qualification (Abitur) and university/college certificates.
• In addition, we expect a letter of recommendation from a professor, which, besides your professional qualifications and information about your academic achievements, also states something about your eligibility for funding.
• Your application must also include a personally written letter outlining your personal, economic and social circumstances, as well as explaining why we should select you for a scholarship.

Please note that all information must be provided in German.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• From August 18th to September 15th, you can upload your documents via our applicant portal . Applications received after this deadline cannot be considered.

For more information, kindly visit the Stiftungsverwaltung Freiburg webpage.