Scholarships at RWTH Business School
Choosing to pursue an MBA or master's degree is a deliberate step that reflects ambition, clarity of purpose, and a commitment to growth. At RWTH Business School, our scholarship program recognizes candidates who stand out not just on paper, but also through their way of thinking, leading, and engaging with the world around them.
We award scholarships to professionals who bring more than strong academic profiles to our programs. Entrepreneurial drive, social commitment, sustainability leadership, and a genuine desire to create impact are the qualities we want to celebrate and support. Our scholarships acknowledge individuals who inspire us and whom we believe will create a meaningful impact in their fields.
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Our Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis. An early application increases the chances of receiving financial support. Successful candidates will receive a tuition reduction of up to 6.000 €.
The exact scholarship amount is a percentage of the tuition fee and is determined by the quality of your program application, scholarship application, a compelling letter of motivation, and an engaging and strong interview. The interview is mandatory for scholarship applicants.
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Please browse our extensive range of scholarships and apply today to give your educational path at RWTH Business School a decisive step forward. Open up new opportunities and shape your future with a scholarship from RWTH Business School!
The RWTH Business School Excellence Scholarship is awarded to particularly outstanding candidates who convince us holistically – with their academic achievements, their professional and social commitment, and their motivation. The scholarship recipients are exclusively selected by the admission team; an application is not possible.
RWTH Business School fosters promising candidates based on their commitment to their studies. Applicants who have an outstanding academic background are therefore rewarded with an Academic Performance Scholarship.
Our programs focus on developing entrepreneurs who are able to turn new technologies into viable and socially responsible business models. Therefore, we promote candidates with creative and solution-oriented thinking who have learned to seize opportunities, master challenges, and take responsibility with this scholarship. Decisiveness, a continuous willingness to learn, and resilience are additional qualities we value.
We seek to support ambitious women on their way to fulfilling their career goals and thus foster diversity in our programs as well as in the industry with our Women in Tech Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to outstanding women with academic and/or professional excellence or strong social commitment.
In addition to academic achievement, we also place great value on social commitment. This can be expressed, for example, through volunteering, involvement in student initiatives, or working on solutions that benefit society. We support positive contributions to social change with this scholarship.
Exclusively for applicants of the M.Sc. Sustainability Management we reward sustainable thinking and acting with this scholarship. Applicants can qualify themselves by, for example, an engagement in politics, sustainability initiatives, social institutions or other promotional measures of a sustainable society and economy.
RWTH Business School, in cooperation with VDI Nachrichten, is offering a scholarship exclusively for part-time students (of the Executive MBA Technology Management or M.Sc. Management & Engineering in Technology, Innovation, Marketing & Entrepreneurship | part-time program). The scholarship is aimed at applicants with an engineering background and amounts to 5.000 € in each case.
On-Demand Info SessionScholarships and Financing
Explore how to ease the financial journey of your studies at RWTH Business School with our recorded info session on scholarships and financing options. This session covers everything from our Early Bird Discount to exclusive scholarship opportunities designed for our students. Find the information you need to make informed decisions about financing your education.
External Scholarships & Funding Opportunities
In addition to scholarships offered by RWTH Business School, you may be eligible for funding from governments, foundations and other external organisations.
Below, we have collected a selection of funding opportunities that may be relevant for students pursuing a Master's degree in Germany.
Indonesia — LPDP
LPDP – Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education supports eligible Indonesian students pursuing Master's and doctoral degrees in Indonesia and abroad.
Application cycle: Applications are typically organised in several rounds throughout the year.
Explore LPDP funding opportunities
Colombia — COLFUTURO
COLFUTURO – Crédito Beca supports Colombian graduates pursuing postgraduate studies abroad. The programme combines educational financing with the possibility of converting part of the funding into a scholarship.
Application cycle: Applications typically open at the beginning of the year.
Malaysia — MARA GrEP
The MARA Graduate Excellence Programme (GrEP) provides postgraduate funding opportunities for eligible Malaysian Bumiputera students pursuing Master's or doctoral studies, including programmes abroad.
Application cycle: Application windows vary and are announced by MARA for individual funding rounds.
Explore current MARA funding opportunities
Mexico — DAAD–SECIHTI
The DAAD–SECIHTI Scholarship Programme supports eligible Mexican graduates pursuing Master's studies in Germany. Depending on the respective funding call, additional financial support may also be available through SECIHTI.
Application cycle: Calls are generally published annually, often with applications taking place in spring.
Deutschlandstipendium
The Deutschlandstipendium supports high-achieving and engaged students at German universities, including RWTH Aachen University.
Scholarship holders receive €300 per month, independently of their personal or family income.
Application cycle: Applications at RWTH Aachen University generally take place once a year ahead of the winter semester.
Deutschlandstipendium at RWTH Aachen University
Heinrich Böll Foundation
The Heinrich Böll Foundation offers scholarships for eligible students pursuing higher education in Germany. Academic achievement as well as social and civic engagement form part of the selection criteria.
For eligible international students, the scholarship may contribute towards both living and study-related expenses.
Application cycle: Applications are generally accepted during two application rounds per year.
Not finding an opportunity that matches your profile? Scholarship databases and financing platforms can help you identify additional options based on your nationality, academic background and individual circumstances.
DAAD Scholarship Database
The DAAD Scholarship Database allows international students to search for scholarships offered by DAAD and other funding organisations.
Search the DAAD Scholarship Database
For Students from India
WeMakeScholars
A scholarship and education financing platform that helps Indian students explore international scholarships and other study-abroad funding options.
GyanDhan
A study-abroad financing platform for Indian students providing information on scholarships, education loans and other financing options.
China Scholarship Council (CSC)
The China Scholarship Council administers a range of government-funded study-abroad programmes for Chinese nationals, including selected opportunities for postgraduate study.
Important Information
The external scholarships, funding programmes and platforms listed on this page are provided as general information and a starting point for your own research.
RWTH Business School does not administer these programmes and is not involved in their application, selection or funding processes. Eligibility requirements, application periods, funding amounts and conditions may change.
Please consult the respective provider directly for the latest information and to determine whether a funding opportunity is suitable for your chosen study programme.
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