Cooperation scholarship

As part of the cooperation scholarship, Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HKA) is offering a Master's scholarship program for the Master's degree program in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (EIT) for the summer semester 2025 and winter semester 2025/26.

With the scholarship program, Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, with the support of the Christian & Dorothee Bürkert Foundation, supports high-performing female students starting their Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology with a scholarship of €300 per month for 12 months as a rule. On request, the scholarship holder will be assigned a mentor by the private sponsor, who can provide support through a close exchange on technical and personal topics. Invitations to events round off the accompanying offer. All activities are voluntary and based on personal commitment and have no effect on the granting of the scholarship.

Students who meet the following eligibility criteria at the start of the scholarship in the summer semester 2025 are eligible to apply: You

• are enrolled at Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences AND
• have obtained a Bachelor's degree with a grade point average of at least 2.0 AND
• have an admission or enrollment for the Master's degree program in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology OR Sensor Systems Technology AND
• are characterized by professional ability, initiative and a sense of responsibility.

Unfortunately, applications from students who are already receiving financial support (e.g. as part of StudiumPLUS, cooperative study programs, Deutschlandstipendium, etc.) cannot be considered.

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of a selection decision. The Selection Committee consists of the following ex officio members

• the dean of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology or a person appointed by this dean as chairperson,
• the professorial representative of the Master's degree program in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
• a representative of the Christian Bürkert Foundation or a person appointed by this foundation
• the management of the Center of Competence or a person appointed by it

From the applications submitted in due form and time, the Selection Committee will use the selection criteria to select those applications that will be included in the selection, as well as other applications for a waiting list, if applicable. A selection interview is then held between the Selection Committee and the scholarship applicant.

The selection criteria for all applicants are

1. the overall impression of the application (expressed, among other things, in the letter of motivation)
2. the overall impression from the selection interview
3. the final grade of the Bachelor's certificate

Applications are possible from 15.03.2025.

The application form can be found below under the Application tab.

Required information and attachments are

• personal data (online application form)
• a letter of motivation of no more than two pages in which you clearly state

1. why you are applying for the Christian Bürkert Foundation scholarship program
2. what added value it will bring you
3. what your main areas of study are
4. what professional interests you are pursuing
5. what your plans for the future are

• a curriculum vitae in tabular form stating your Bachelor's degree grade
• current confirmation of matriculation
• Bachelor's certificate or, if not available, current grade sheet

The attachments must be compiled in the specified order in a PDF and uploaded. If the application documents are not in German or English, an officially certified translation into German is required.

If it is not possible to submit the application electronically or to scan and upload the attachments, the application may exceptionally be submitted in writing or the attachments may be submitted in paper form to:

Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences  
Julia Hähnel-Budnik 
Bürkert Scholarship Program 
Moltkestraße 30 
76133 Karlsruhe

The application deadline is 15.04.2025. 

Unfortunately, applications that are not submitted on time and in the correct form cannot be considered in the selection process.

The scholarship is usually awarded for 2 semesters or 12 calendar months, starting from the summer semester 2025, and includes the decision on the approval period, the amount of the scholarship and the funding period. Payment of the scholarship requires that the scholarship holder is enrolled at Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences. Funding through the scholarship program is excluded if the student already receives material support based on talent and performance.

There is no legal entitlement to the scholarship.

As part of the Siemens Talent Award of Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences in cooperation with Siemens AG, Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences is offering three - 3 - scholarships for students in the Bachelor's degree programs Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Computer Science, Mechatronics and Artificial Intelligence in the Engineering Sciences for the approval period of generally four semesters, starting in the winter semester 2025/26 (subject to the financial resources available at the time the scholarships are awarded). The aim is to support high-performing, talented students who are expected to excel in their studies and careers.

The Siemens Talent Awards each comprise an initial scholarship installment of 1,000 euros and a subsequent scholarship of 300 euros per month, usually for 24 months. In addition, the scholarships are combined with the opportunity to take up a paid internship and/or a working student position and/or a thesis. Scholarship holders are also provided with a mentor. Invitations to internal company events round off the offer to you. Students who meet the following eligibility criteria at the start of the scholarship in the winter semester 2024/25 are eligible to apply. You:

• are enrolled at Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences AND
• are studying the Bachelor's degree program in the standard period of study
  • Electrical Engineering and Information Technology OR
  • Electrical Engineering and Information Technology OR
  • Computer Science OR
  • Mechatronics OR
  • Artificial Intelligence in the Engineering Sciences AND
• have performed well in their basic studies AND
• are characterized by generic competencies.

Unfortunately, applications from students who are already receiving financial support (e.g. as part of the Deutschlandstipendium, StudiumPLUS) cannot be considered.

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of a selection decision. The Selection Committee consists of the following ex officio members

• the Dean of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology or a person appointed by the Dean as chairperson,
• the professorial representatives of the specializations or a person appointed by them
• two representatives of Siemens AG (respective business unit and Human Resources)
• If applicable, the management of the Center of Competence or a person appointed by the management

From the applications submitted in due form and time, the Selection Committee will use the selection criteria to select those applications that will be included in the selection or pre-selection, as well as other applications that will move up in an order determined by the Selection Committee if applications included in the selection or pre-selection can subsequently be withdrawn or cannot be considered for other reasons. The selection of the award winners. Award winners and scholarship holders are selected following an interview between the Selection Committee and the applicants.

The criteria for selection or pre-selection for all applicants are

• the average of the study and examination credits achieved to date (average grade)
• the overall impression of the application (expressed, among other things, in the letter of motivation, the impression of the student through appearance at university events and in the selection interview)
• social commitment and/or university commitment
• Generic competencies: (a) cooperation and teamwork skills, (b) curiosity, personal responsibility and motivation, (c) problem-solving skills and goal orientation, (d) communication skills (e) self-reflection skills

Diversity aspects will be given special consideration in the selection process.

Required data and attachments to be entered are

• personal data for registration (online application form),
• a letter of motivation of no more than two pages,
• a curriculum vitae in tabular form,
• current confirmation of matriculation
• Proof of academic achievements in the form of a current transcript of records

Attachments 2 to 4 must be combined in the specified order in a PDF and uploaded. If the application documents are not in German or English, an officially certified translation into German is required.

Contact for applicants is:

Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences
Center of Competence 
Julia Hähnel-Budnik 
julia.haehnel-budnik@h-ka.de 
0721 925-2512

Moltkestraße 30 
76133 Karlsruhe

The application deadline is 31.05.2024. The selection interviews (speed dating) are planned for June 2025, 16th.

The scholarships are generally awarded for four semesters, starting in the winter semester 2025/26. Payment of the scholarship requires that the scholarship holder is enrolled at the HKA. Funding through the Siemens Talent Award is excluded if the student already receives material support based on talent and performance.

Applications not submitted in due time and form will not be considered in the selection process.

There is no legal entitlement to the scholarship.