Scholarships: Christoph-Rüchardt Scholarship
Founded by local businesses in Baden
We are happy to announce that we will be able to offer two Christoph Rüchardt Scholarships for new Master of Science students for the winter semester 2024/2025 and summer semester 2025. The scholarship was founded by local businesses in the Baden region. The awards are endowed by the Faculty of Engineering Foundation, which is managed by the Friends of the University Association (Verband der Freunde der Universität Freiburg e.V.).
The scholarships are awarded to outstanding master’s students who have demonstrated exceptional academic merit in their undergraduate studies. Volunteer or extracurricular actitivies are also an asset. Students who are already receiving a scholarship from another institution are not eligible.
Target group
For the 2024/2025 funding period, students who have started one of the following master’s degree programs in the summer semester 2024 or the winter semester 2024/2025 are eligible to apply:
- Embedded Systems Engineering
- Computer Science
- Microsystems Engineering/Mikrosystemtechnik
- Sustainable Systems Engineering
Prerequisites
- Enrolment in one of the above mentioned programs in the same year as your scholarship application
- A minimum average Bachelor's grade (CGPA) of 1.5 (according to the German grading system)
Selection Criteria
- Bachelor's CGPA
- Extracurricular activities
- Compelling motivation letter
Funding Period
1 year
Funding Amount
€ 200 per month
Application Period
1st October - 3rd November, 2024
Application Documents
- The completed application form
- A letter of motivation (1/2 - 1 page)
- A letter of recommendation from a university professor
- A copy of the bachelor's degree and transcript
- Your CV
Please bundle these documents in ONE pdf document and send it to studienkoordination@tf.uni-freiburg.de.
About the letter of motivation
Together with your CGPA and the letter of recommendation, the letter of motivation is the most important document of your scholarship application. It should neither be too long, nor too short. Focus on the most important facts and try to avoid using empty statements. The letter of motivation is not meant to be an extended version of your CV. Instead, please highlight the extraordinary aspects of your education career. If you have particpated or are participating in any volunteer or extracurricular activities (at the university or in any kind of welfare institution) please do mention it as well.