Record number of Germany scholarships: 62 students promoted in Magdeburg!

Record number of Germany scholarships: 62 students promoted in Magdeburg!

Magdeburg, Deutschland - Magdeburg in the scholarship rush - record sum for students!

On October 23, 2024, history was written: The Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences awarded the highest Germany scholarships ever. A total of 62 talented students are now supported with monthly payments of 300 euros for a year - the largest number of scholarships in the history of the university!

But what is behind this impressive success? 46 spacious companies and facilities have teamed up to enable this funding. At the top, Avacon Netz GmbH with four and industrial building Wernigerode GmbH with three scholarships. Since the start of the program in 2011, more than 545 scholarships have been awarded, which underlines the impressive continuity of this initiative.

an inspiring honor - lecture in the Audimax

A highlight of the solemn event was the highly awaited lecture by Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Petra Schneider, the award winner of the 2023 University Research Prize. In her rousing lecture on "Structural Change and Climate Adaptation: Consent challenges as opportunities" she captivated the audience and provided food for thought for the future!

The scholarship holders, including 21 women and 41 men, come from different fields, whereby the civil engineering system with 36 scholarships receives the most grants. The award is independent of income, which means that all students with very good to good performance and social commitment have the chance of this valuable support. New applications can be submitted as early as February 2025!

The proud scholarship holders together with Rector Prof. Dr. Manuela Schwartz - an unforgettable moment!