Awarding of first scholarships to particularly gifted and capable students for the 2011 summer semester
21.01.2011
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is one of the first universities in Germany to participate in the "National Scholarship Program" (Deutschlandstipendium) of the Federal Government. A maximum of 0.45% of the students may be supported during the next year according to the Scholarship Program Act. This corresponds to approximately 160 scholarships at JGU. In the medium to long term, up to 8% of all students nationwide should receive a scholarship. One half of each National Scholarship is paid by a private sponsor and the other half by the Federal Government.
Almost half of the scholarships for the 2011 summer semester have already been paid or promised to the University. The University attempts to award all scholarships. New sponsors are therefore always welcome! "The private commitment of our sponsors and founders, who provide scholarships to particularly qualified students, has made a considerable contribution that has allowed Johannes Gutenberg University to provide research and teaching at the highest level," said University Professor Dr. Georg Krausch, President of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. "We perceive the National Scholarship Program as an opportunity for our University and for the region to extend and strengthen our active scholarship culture." The National Scholarship Program is intended to support particularly gifted and productive students who will receive €300 per month, irrespective of their income, for a period of at least two semesters. The sponsor and the Federal Fovernment each provide €150.
"The selection of scholarship holders is mainly based on provable top performance at school and/or in their studies. In addition, the willingness to accept social responsibility in the family, in a club or a social institution can also be considered. The family background of the applicants can also be a selection criterion, explained Götz Scholz, University Chancellor of Johannes Gutenberg University. It is intended to promote young, talented people who are prepared to accept responsibility in business and science that extends beyond their specialist qualifications. The scholarship program is also aimed at providing new opportunities to young people who cannot afford to study for economic reasons. The selection of the scholarship holders is the responsibility of the university.