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South Westphalia Mittelstand Excellence Engineering Scholarship

Regional foundation scholarship celebrating young engineering and informatics scholars committed to technological innovation in medium-sized manufacturing enterprises.

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Application checklist & requirements

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

Academic degree / Prerequisites
Top 15% academic grades in engineering or STEM coursework.
English language proficiency
German B2/C1.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required.
Thesis / Research statement
Academic transcripts, CV, and essay on Industry 4.0 transformation.
Recommendation letters
One faculty recommendation.

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

Financial support / stipend
€4,000 annual merit award plus guaranteed paid internship placement at partner engineering firm
Application fee
No application fee
Tuition / joining costs
Tuition is free; scholarship supports student living costs

Dates and verification

Application deadline
May 15, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

Facts reflect official South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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