Talents despite hurdles: Calwer students receive scholarship for education!

Mohammad Akhtari, a 17-year-old refugee youth from Calw, was awarded the scholarship “Talent in the country”. This scholarship is aimed at students who have to overcome special hurdles and aims to promote equal opportunities in education. Akhtari is one of 55 scholarship holders selected in Baden-Württemberg to develop their potential.

Akhtari currently visits the business high school on the Wimberg and started its entrance year there in September. He will soon enter the course level, which is a significant step in his academic career.

background of the scholarship program

The scholarship program "Talent in the Land" was initiated in 2003 and is committed to fair educational opportunities in Baden-Württemberg. It is aimed at talented pupils who have to overcome special challenges based on their social origin, as mentioned in the information of talent in the country . The program offers, among other things, financial support, individual advice and a seminar program.

The program has produced over 850 alumni since its foundation. On November 22, 2024, 55 new scholarship holders were greeted: solemnly. The next application round for the scholarship begins on February 1 and ends on March 15. During the program time, the scholarship holders receive monthly financial grants as well as grants for school trips and tutoring.