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DHSH Digitalization & FinTech Innovation Award

Monetary grant awarded annually to student research teams developing practical software solutions for northern German cooperative banks.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
Current enrolment in DHSH bachelor or master programs with GPA >= 3.3
English language proficiency
German C1
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Prototype software architecture document or business plan for banking tech
Recommendation letters
Faculty committee nomination

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
€2,000 project grant and executive mentorship
Application fee
€0
Tuition / joining costs
Standard tuition

Dates and verification

Application deadline
June 30, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Duale Hochschule Schleswig-Holstein (DHSH) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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