Degussa Foundation
The award of scholarships for the upcoming generation of scientists represents a key area of the financial assistance provided by the Degussa Foundation: Financial assistance will be given to applicants studying for a master’s degree at universities, colleges and technical colleges, and for doctoral and postdoctoral projects. Postgraduate studies and internships abroad can also be considered. In these instances the Degussa Foundation concentrates on providing financial assistance for students pursuing various programs of study in the natural sciences, especially the chemical sciences. Go here to see a summary of these programs of study and those which in general cannot be funded.
Yearly funding priorities for scholarship awards
The funds that the Degussa Foundation has available each year for awarding scholarships and for financing projects is provided solely by the income it receives from its invested capital. Consequently, each year the foundation concentrates on selected funding priorities.
Award criteria
Financial assistance can only be given to applicants who are not in a position to adequately finance the education in the sciences that they are seeking to pursue out of their own funds, or through allowances provided by parents or other parties, and where there are no more state grants and government aid available.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate higher than average ability and achievements during their studies in order to show that there are good reasons for believing the program of study will be successfully completed. This means that financial assistance generally cannot begin until the foundation is able to assess the achievements of the applicant – for longer programs of study this would normally be after completion of the bachelor's degree.
The duration and scope of the scholarships awarded will depend on the particular research project in each case. Normally, the following duration/scope can be expected:
Master’s degree: six months, 250 - 400 €/month
Doctorates: one year (may optionally be extended), 700 - 950 €/month
The award of a scholarship does not entitle the recipient to have funding extended. However, in individual cases this may be a possibility.
Funding information
- Value:
Master’s degree: six months, 250 - 400 €/month; Doctorates: one year (may optionally be extended), 700 - 950 €/month
- Number of awards per year:
Not specified
- Funding applies to:
- Other: see Funding notes
- Funding notes:
Check eligibility criteria with Funder. The Degussa Foundation is based in Germany and does fund overseas study.
- Funding duration:
6 months to 1 year
