Scholarship for students from immigrant families

 Until March 1, 2012  students with immigrant backgrounds can apply for the "Starting Grant" by the Hertie Foundation. The initiative aims to encourage young people engaged on their way to school materials and ideas.

Applications are invited from young people are better off the eighth grade, of which at least one parent or grandparents were not born in Germany, and a GPA of 2.5 or. In addition, the candidates need because of the financial situation of their families with additional support and get involved with others, such as class, instructor in the sport or mediator. The scholarship program is available in all states except Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg.

The recipients will receive € 100 per month training allowance, a laptop with printer and Internet access, additional financial support, for example, for language courses or study trips. They can also attend various seminars and advice on their academic and personal development.

The application is online and in three stages. By 1 March 2012 to give the students first a brief application. The best will be invited to the Nachzureichen April 20, 2012, a detailed application, including a report from a teacher. The candidates who are convinced at this stage will be invited for an interview. In the academic year 2012/2013 a total of about 710 students from some 90 countries of origin should be encouraged.

For more information: http://www.start-stiftung.de/stipendium/