Thomas Weiland Science Foundation - STEM Bachelor Scholarships 2026

The Thomas Weiland Science Foundation awards exclusive scholarships each year to alumni of  Jugend forscht (Young Researchers) .

In 2026, up to 15 scholarships will be awarded to individuals beginning a STEM Bachelor's degree program at a German university in the 2026/2027 winter semester or the 2027 summer semester . Talented STEM students already enrolled in university can also be eligible for funding if they participate in the 2026 national finals, provided they are in their third semester or less during the 2026/2027 winter semester.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 30, 2026
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorThomas Weiland Science Foundation
• School to study
• Course to studySTEM
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• The scholarship supports a Bachelor's degree in STEM fields at a renowned German university in the relevant field of study with a sum of 750 EUR per month over 3 years or 6 semesters.

Requirements

The following selection criteria are used:

• The scientific quality of the Jugend forscht project (in the case of group work, taking into account the individual contribution)
• Academic performance with a focus on STEM subjects
• Reputation of the university in the planned study program 2
• Further services in the STEM field
• Only for applicants who are already studying: Official, current proof of academic performance (Transcript of Records)

Application Documents

• Application form
• Written report of the "Jugend forscht" project with which you participated in the national competition
• High school diploma 1
• We would welcome further evidence of your qualifications in the STEM field.
• For applicants currently enrolled in university only: University achievements

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

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please forward the Application Documents in a compressed PDF file (maximum size 5 MB) by email to [email protected] no later than June 30, 2026.

For more information, kindly visit the Thomas Weiland Science Foundation webpage.