Heidelberg University Hans-Peter Wild Talent Scholarships 2026

Applications will open from 15 May 2026

With the Hans-Peter Wild Talent Scholarships, Heidelberg University supports talented and motivated students in a MINT subject (mathematics, informatics, natural sciences, technology) from Germany and abroad as of their very first semester.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineJuly 31, 2026
• Study LevelMasters , Undergraduate
• SponsorHeidelberg University
• City to studyBaden-Württemberg
• School to studyHeidelberg University
• Course to studyComputer Science , Mathematics , Natural sciences , Technology
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Study without financial worries
• Your talents fully unfold right from the beginning
• Become part of a network of national and international students
• Benefit from interaction with other scholarship recipients and spark ideas for interesting projects

Requirements

You can apply for a Hans-Peter Wild Talent Scholarship if

• you are a Bachelor’s programme applicant for a MINT subject for the first semester at Heidelberg University (MINT subject must be studied with a share of at least 50%) and you have not yet completed / will not complete a course of studies at Heidelberg University by the start of the respective winter semester
• you are a Master‘s programme applicant for a MINT subject for the first semester at Heidelberg University (MINT subject must be studied with a share of at least 50%) and you have not yet completed / will not complete a course of studies at Heidelberg University by the start of the respective winter semester

Good to know: You have not yet received a confirmation of a university place at Heidelberg University for the upcoming winter semester? This is not a problem, because you can apply for a Hans-Peter Wild Talent Scholarship before having received a confirmation of a university place.

Please note: Applying for a scholarship and applying for enrolment at Heidelberg University are two separate processes. Therefore, please make sure to also apply for admission to Heidelberg University, as enrolment at Heidelberg University is a prerequisite for funding.

Application Documents

• Statement of motivation (part of the application form)
• Curriculum vitae in tabular form
• At least two recommendation letters from professionals in the MINT field. These can be, for example: teachers, lecturers, associate professors, research group leaders, academic staff, lecturers in pupils‘ study programmes or at pupils‘ academy
• Certificate of university-entrance qualification (Bachelor’s programme applicants)
  First university diploma relevant for a Master‘s degree including the final grade (Master’s programme applicants)
  If this is not available by the end of the application period, a certificate of the university of current date confirming the academic achievements so far with an average grade
• Evidence of the following MINT-related activities (if these are supposed to be considered in the selection process):
  prizes and awards, practical experience, completed vocational training, presentations and poster presentations given at conferences, published (co-) publications, a pupils‘ study programme, participation in conferences | seminars | pupils‘ academies | working groups
• Admission letter (if available)

• Modified bavarian formula (conversion into German equivalent grade)

The diploma/certificate and evidence must be clearly assigned to your person, contain the time specification and show the MINT connection.

Evidence and certificates / diploma originally written in a language other than German or English, the diploma or certificate an officially certified translation into English or German must be uploaded.

In the case of foreign certificates, the final or average grade must also be converted into the German grading system (known as the “German equivalent grade”) and the corresponding official conversion must be uploaded.

Documents must be submitted in electronic form via the online application portal.

The electronic application for a scholarship must be received via the online application portal within the application period (15 May to 31 July).

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications will open from 15 May 2026

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