Are you an aspiring postgraduate student seeking to advance your career with a Master’s degree? RWTH Aachen University, through its RWTH International Academy, is proud to announce its scholarship portfolio for the 2024-2025 academic year. These scholarships are designed to support various student groups, making it easier for you to finance your studies in one of Germany’s most prestigious universities.
Women in Engineering Scholarship (WiE)
To promote gender equality and empower female students in engineering, RWTH International Academy offers the Women in Engineering Scholarship. This initiative is focused on enabling talented women to pursue their Master’s degree in various engineering fields.
Eligibility and Offer:
- Programs Covered: The scholarship is available for female students admitted to select Master’s programs, including Computer Aided Conception and Production in Mechanical Engineering, Robotic Systems Engineering, Smart Production Engineering, Textile Engineering, and more.
- Scholarship Value: It covers 25% of the tuition fees but does not include living expenses, study materials, or travel allowances.
- Criteria: Applicants must have an excellent academic record in their Bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (converted to the German grading system) and must not be receiving other funding for tuition fees.
- Additional Responsibilities: Recipients join the RWTH International Academy Fellows Network, contributing to student mobility initiatives, promoting RWTH’s programs, and participating in marketing efforts.
Application Process:
- Documents Required: A completed Master’s program application via RWTHonline and a 500-word letter of intent.
- Deadlines: March 1st for Non-EU applicants and July 15th for EU applicants.
- Selection: The process includes multiple rounds and integrates the scholarship agreement with the participation agreement for the selected Master’s program.
High Potential Student Grant (HiPS)
This scholarship targets highly qualified students, helping them to complete their Master’s degree at RWTH Aachen University.
Eligibility and Offer:
- Programs Covered: Includes the same engineering programs as the WiE scholarship, with the addition of MPA European Studies.
- Scholarship Value: Similarly, it covers 25% of tuition fees, excluding other related expenses.
- Criteria: Open to students with exceptional academic performance (minimum GPA of 1.7) and not receiving other tuition fee funding.
- Additional Responsibilities: Awardees join the RWTH International Academy Fellows Network, engaging in activities that enhance student networks and promote the academy’s programs.
Application Process:
- Documents Required: The application procedure mirrors that of the WiE scholarship, requiring a Master’s program application and a letter of intent.
- Deadlines: Identical to the WiE scholarship – March 1st for Non-EU and July 15th for EU applicants.
- Selection: The process is rigorous, with scholarship integration into the participation agreement upon selection.
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