Mawista Scholarships for Extraordinary Personalities

Deadline: 15 January 2014
Open to: Students from all over the world
Scholarship: a monthly scholarship of 500 Euros

Description

Diversity enriches the educational landscape. Every year Mawista awards scholarships to students with unconventional curriculum from all over the world. The main focus is on the applicant’s personality and personal background rather than hard criteria like GPA or length of study. To apply for this scholarship, you have to show how your extraordinary personality contributes to the diversity in the educational landscape:

• You have changed your field of study multiple times but have finally found your true calling?
• You are a long-term student and proud of it?
• You grew up in a commune but decided to study business administration?
• You came from China to Germany in order to study vitriculture?
• In your high-school diploma you had a D in mathematics but decided to study the subject nevertheless?
• You had to break down extraordinary barriers to reach your goals?

They are looking for people who are breaking with established stereotypes and have achieved or experienced the unusual. If you count yourself among this group then apply now. International as well as German students are equally encouraged to apply. 

Eligibility

There are no limitations of the country of origin. Students from all over the world can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship

The scholarship recipient receives a monthly scholarship of 500 Euros during a 12-month period.

Application

Apply now by sending the application form and a short curriculum vitae at paradiesvogel@mawista.com. Applications can be submitted online until 15 January 2014. The jury selects five finalists until 30 January 2014. A winner will be chosen through public vote. The public vote will be held from 1 until 15 February 2014.

For more information read the official call.