The SBW Berlin Scholarship for Studies in the Social Sector 2027

The SBW Berlin scholarship for studies in the social sector supports talented young people in Germany who have already made a social commitment and use the skills they have acquired during their studies in the context of social projects during and after their studies.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelMasters , Undergraduate
• SponsorSBW Berlin Gmbh
• Course to study
• Eligible CountryGermany

Benefits

For the duration of the scholarship (max. funding period is equivalent to the regular period of the study program), SBW Berlin covers the necessary living expenses of the scholarship recipients. The scholarship includes:

• A furnished room in shared student flats at Rudower Str. 67, 12351 Berlin
• Cost-of-living allowance currently in the amount of 480 Euro per month
• Tuition fees

Requirements

• German citizens
• Permanent residence permit holder – EU
• Holder of a settlement permit
• Students from EU/EEA countries who have already worked in Germany in an occupation related to the content of their studies prior to taking up their studies
• Students from EU/EEA countries with permanent right of residence within the meaning of the EU Freedom of Movement Act
• Holders of a student visa or residence permit for the purpose of taking up or pursuing studies.
• Between the ages of 18 and 30
• Master’s degrees: professional or volunteer experience in the non-profit/social sector (supported by letter of recommendation from social service agency or non-profit organization).
• Bachelor programs: Motivational Statement
• University entrance qualification*
• Proven relatively low net income (see guidelines).
• Average grade equivalent to a German grade point average of at least 2.0
• Application before the start of studies or fully enrolled in the first, second, or maximum third semester at a state-recognized university (in Germany or abroad) or application for a master’s degree shortly before or after obtaining a bachelor’s degree

*Interested applicants should note that an application for a place at a university or university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule) in Berlin or Potsdam is required. This is done separately to the scholarship application, i.e. applicants are responsible for this themselves.

Selection Process

• During the first phase of the selection process, the letter of recommendation or the applicants motivational statement are carefully reviewed. A decision is then made as to whether applicants will be granted access to the application portal. The link will be shared via email.
• During the second phase of the selection process, the application form, the applicants’ grades, and financial situation are carefully reviewed.
• During the third phase of the selection process, an interview or video conference is conducted with candidates who, after examining their application documents, have been deemed suitable for the scholarship program. The interview(s) may include a practical task and discussion of the details of the planned community/social project, including objectives and timetable for the first six months. The project can be either specified by SBW Berlin or applicants can present their own projects.

Then the final selection is made.

Application Documents

Applicants must submit at least the following documents:

• Master’s degree programs: letter of recommendation from a non-profit organization or social institution or one of SBW Berlin’s partner organization (by email)
• Bachelor’s degree programs: motivational statement (by email)
• Application form (A link will be shared to outstanding applicants.)
• Qualification for university entrance
• Information about the net household income
• Copy of the last school or university certificate that shows the grade point average and a grade overview
• Copy of the highest academic degree (high school diploma or university certificate) that shows the grade point average and a grade overview.

If available, copies of the following documents should also be included:

• Admission to the university or university of applied science (Fachhochschule) for a course in the social field
• All already obtained university certificates and records of achievements (graded and ungraded)
• All previous work, training, apprenticeship and internship certificates and references

We recommend that all applicants submit the following additional documents, which are not mandatory:

• One or two letters of recommendation from professors, schoolteachers, employers, etc.
• Evidence of the net household income
• Project description of one’s own project

The application and all enclosed certificates and supporting documents must be submitted in German or English. If the original document was issued in another language, we also ask for a translation into German or English.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• When applying for a scholarship for a master’s degree, proof of the applicant’s social commitment in the form of a letter of recommendation written by a non-profit organization or social institution is required. The non-profit/social institution submits the letter on behalf of the applicant as a PDF to [email protected]. After carefully reviewing the letter, outstanding prospects will be granted access to the application form.
• When applying for a scholarship for a bachelor’s degree, applicants must submit a motivational statement. Applicants submit the statement as a PDF to [email protected]. After carefully reviewing the statement, outstanding prospects will be granted access to the application form.

Only complete applications can be considered.

For more information, kindly visit the SBW Berlin webpage.