Süddeutsche Zeitung Foundation Scholarship Program 2027

The Studienstiftung der Süddeutschen Zeitung supports talented journalists and aspiring journalists in Germany who want to develop their professional skills, deepen their specialist knowledge, or pursue further training in journalism. The scholarship can support training at German newspapers, journalism schools, universities and other educational institutions, including opportunities abroad.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineJuly 15, 2027
• Study LevelMasters , Training , Undergraduate
• SponsorSüddeutsche Zeitung Foundation
• Course to studyJournalism
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• The German National Academic Foundation (Studienstiftung) awards scholarships for up to one year or for a maximum of two semesters.

Requirements

The basic requirements for funding by the Süddeutsche Zeitung Foundation are:

• the talent (proven by professional achievements) as well as
• financial need (proof via the form)“Self-disclosure”).

The support of students is

• only planned after completion of basic studies or
• after completing a traineeship before starting university.

Scholarships for volunteers and journalists are regularly awarded for up to one year, and for students for a maximum of two semesters. During the funding period, the scholarship recipient submits an interim report to the foundation's board and a final report upon completion of the funding period.

Selection Process

• As part of the selection process, shortlisted applicants are invited to an interview with a member of the foundation's board of trustees. The board of trustees then decides on the awarding of the scholarships.
• The foundation's board of trustees consists of six people: three representatives of the Süddeutsche Verlag publishing house and the editorial staff of the Süddeutsche Zeitung newspaper, one representative of the Ludwig Maximilian University (appointed by the president of LMU Munich) and one representative each from the Association of Bavarian Newspaper Publishers and the Bavarian Journalists' Association.

Application Documents

• cover letter
• Curriculum vitae in tabular form and photograph
• reasoned explanation of the application
• Nomination of two professors and/or editors-in-chief and/or department heads of German-language daily newspapers (including address and telephone number) who are willing to comment on the applicant's personal and professional qualifications.
• Submission of selected files of written work samples such as articles, reports, and other certificates and qualifications in copy (online and printed, clearly legible; DIN A4)
  • Statement of financial circumstances and required scholarship amount (please fill out the attached form “Self-Declaration”)

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Eutopia PhD Co-tutelle Call

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• As a first step, please ensure that you meet the basic requirements for funding from the Süddeutsche Zeitung Foundation.
• Applications should be submitted exclusively by email in standard PDF format (preferably in one file including the photo; if necessary, the photo can be sent separately as a .jpg) to the Foundation Board ([email protected]) with the required documents.

For more information, kindly visit the Süddeutsche Zeitung webpage.