Chancenstipendien dfrom the Dr Alfred and Berta Oberholz Foundation – Applications now open!

We are pleased that the Dr. Alfred and Berta Oberholz Foundation is awarding the Opportunity Scholarships for the first time to students in a particularly difficult financial and/or personal situation. These scholarships are open to students of all faculties at RWTH who can demonstrate at least satisfactory academic performance and provide financial support for one year. Each Opportunity Scholarship is endowed with 3,600 euros per year and is paid out in monthly installments of 300 euros. Multiple applications are possible. Please note that doctoral students are not eligible for funding through this scholarship program.

Further information on the application process will soon be available on our website. If you have any questions regarding the application, please feel free to contact us.

The purpose of the Dr. Alfred and Berta Oberholz Foundation is, in particular, to support students at RWTH Aachen. Dr. Oberholz was an alumnus of RWTH and, after completing his studies in chemistry and earning his doctorate, held various professional positions and shaped a number of companies and organizations throughout his career. As the first chairman of the University Council of RWTH Aachen, he made significant contributions to the strategic development of the university. In 2012, Dr. Oberholz passed away unexpectedly and, in his will, decreed the establishment of a foundation in his name.

The following documents are required for the approval of the scholarship:

  • Application for “Chancenstipendium”

  • Detailed justification/motivation letter (including a comprehensive explanation of the financial and/or personal hardship)

  • Valid identity card or passport and, if applicable, residence permit

  • Current certificate of enrollment or proof of enrollment

  • Complete transcript of records

  • Copy of the rental agreement

  • Copy of the registration certificate or re-registration certificate

  • Bank statements from the last three months for all accounts

  • Proof of health insurance

  • Certificate of future income and any existing debts

  • Proof of current or most recent BAföG decisions for German or eligible international students

  • Proof of parents’ income for international students who are not eligible for BAföG

  • Current letter of recommendation from lecturers, academic advisors, mentors, student councils, student initiatives, or similar

  • Proof of voluntary/charitable work

All documents must be sent by email to soziales@asta.rwth-aachen.de.

Only complete applications will be processed. We will not request any missing documents.

 

The deadline for applications is 15 April 2026.

The results will not be announced until after 4 May 2026.