University of Freiburg Adelhausen Foundation Scholarships 2027

APPLICATIONS BEGIN ON THE 18TH OF AUGUST

The Adelhausen Foundation and the Dr. Leo Ricker Foundation support motivated and high-achieving students at Freiburg universities who need financial support and are socially engaged.

The annual funding available makes it possible to support approximately 50 students from various countries of origin during their studies in the city of Freiburg. Around 35 students can be newly admitted to the scholarship program each year.

Through their scholarship programs, foundations contribute to greater educational equity and open up new opportunities. Today's young people will be the pillars of our society tomorrow. Therefore, investing in education is always an investment in the future and benefits us all.

Table of Content

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

Summary

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

Benefits

• 500 euros per month

Requirements

• The scholarships are open to students and doctoral candidates at Freiburg universities who need financial support to successfully complete their studies or doctorate, are high-achieving and socially engaged. 
• The Adelhausen Foundation supports Catholic girls and young women who are no older than 27 at the time of application. The Dr. Leo Ricker Foundation supports students of all genders at the University of Freiburg. 
• We are happy to support international students. We expressly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, lifestyles, and identities – including, of course, members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The application portal will be open from August 18th to September 15th.
• You can apply for a scholarship if you are enrolled at the University of Freiburg , the University of Education , the University of Music , the Protestant University or the Catholic University in Freiburg and your degree will be completed within the next 24 months.

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

Application Deadline

How To Apply

The application period for the scholarship programs of the Adelhausen and Dr. Leo Ricker Foundations runs from August 18th to September 15th each year. Applications can only be submitted within these four weeks via the application portal on this website. Applications received after the deadline cannot be considered. Please ensure that your application is complete and submitted on time.