This advancement programme belonging to the largest and oldest German scholarship institution offers awards in the area of art as well as in the areas of design, film, typography, graphic art and stage imagery.

The Studienstiftung actually promotes German students. Students from EU Member States are eligible to become scholars provided that they spend most of their time studying in Germany and complete their studies in Germany. Other foreign students may receive support if they have attained the necessary qualifications for admission to German higher education and have had a permanent residence permit in Germany for several years. At the time of application, students must be under 35.

Students are nominated for the award programme by their university. In addition to their traditional system of recommendation, the Studienstiftung established a new admission process on an application basis in 2010. The first step of the new application process is a test. To apply, please join www.studienstiftung.de