Scholarship Services Newsletter
Issue 1 / Oct. - Dec. 2025
On May 14, 2025, the first RMU scholarship opportunities fair took place on the Westend campus: Over 1,500 visitors took the opportunity to learn about a wide range of scholarship opportunities from 23 foundations and funding organizations. After the opening by Prof. Dr. Sabine Andresen, Vice President of Goethe University for Opportunities, Career Development, Career Promotion, Diversity, and Equality, science slammer and scholarship recipient Luca Neuperti gave an inspiring start with his presentation “Am I scholarship material?"
The second RMU Scholarship Fair will once again take place at Goethe University in theHörsaalzentrum (Campus Westend) on May 20th from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m
Story #2 Peer scholarship couselling: Introducing the GU StipendienlotsenI
As a project group of the Deutschlandstipendium, a student peer mentoring program was launched at Goethe University last year in which Stipendienlotsen provide their fellow students with information and advice on scholarships. The guides act as direct contacts in almost all faculties and help to pass on knowledge about funding opportunities in a practical and accessible way.
After a successful start, in which the first cohort worked hard to establish structures and gain valuable experience, the second round of the program will begin at the end of October. Many participants from the first cohort are remaining active and continuing their counselling activities.
The continuous exchange and growing network of scholarship guides is creating a dynamic community that makes it easier for other students to access scholarships and contributes to greater equality of opportunity in the long term.
Story #3 Masters mastered: With a graduation scholarship for international students
Elham Zamani came to Goethe University from Iran in 2018 to study for a bachelor's degree in biosciences. Despite the challenges associated with a new academic culture and language, she mastered her studies with great success and continued her education with a master's degree in molecular biosciences. Towards the end of her master's degree, she was looking for a way to reduce her workload alongside her studies so that she could concentrate fully on her thesis.
During this phase, she applied for a graduation scholarship for international students at Goethe University. These scholarships are awarded twice a year to bachelor's, master's, and state examination students who need financial support to successfully complete their studies. While many students successfully combine their studies with part-time work, the final phase often requires more time and attention – this is where a scholarship can make all the difference. The graduation scholarships are funded annually by the DAAD; applications are accepted until January 31th and June 30th.
Ms. Zamani received one of these scholarships, which enabled her to successfully complete her studies. In addition to her master's thesis, she co-authored an article published by Springer Nature. She now wishes to pursue her PhD and embark on a career in science.
