Uni-Tübingen

Invest In The Future: Support The "Germany Scholarship" ("Deutschlandstipendium") At The University Of Tübingen

Your Donation For The „Deutschlandstipendium“ Makes A Lasting Impact
✔ Support the education of highly qualified professionals and early career scholars.
✔ Contribute to sustainable innovation, growth, and competitiveness by securing professionals for the future.
✔ Promote social cohesion and foster a positive social climate by recognizing the value of volunteer work.

The Benefits of Giving
✔ Connect with talented students
✔ Foster relationships with future experts and spark their interest in your company
✔ Strengthen your favorite disciplines by awarding subject-specific scholarships.
✔ Give back simply and effectively.

How The Deutschlandstipendium Works

Join us in supporting the Deutschlandstipendium, a government initiative designed to uplift talented students who excel academically and demonstrate social dedication. Through this program, sponsored students receive a monthly stipend of 300.00 euros for one year. Every euro you donate is doubled by the federal government. i.e. for each awarded Deutschlandstipendium, the 150.00 euros that are generously contributed by private donors are matched by an additional 150.00 euros from federal funds.

FAQs

Who Is My Contact Person At The University?

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to:

Dr. Rebecca Hahn
University of Tübingen
Public Relations Department
Wilhelmstraße 5
72074 Tübingen
Germany
+49 7071 29-75039
rebecca.hahnspam prevention@uni-tuebingen.de

Becoming A Sponsor: Supporting The Deutschlandstipendium At The University Of Tübingen

Thank you for your interest in supporting talented and socially engaged students at the University of Tübingen. We greatly appreciate your commitment to helping them successfully complete their studies. To get started, we recommend reaching out to the designated contact person for donors at the University of Tübingen. They will guide you through the process and discuss the following details:

  • Number of Scholarships: Determine the desired number of scholarships to be awarded. If your donation is less than 1,800.00 EUR, you can also explore the option of increasing existing funds to enable the awarding of an additional scholarship.
  • Duration of Funding: Discuss the duration of funding for the scholarships. You can specify the period during which you would like your support to be allocated to the selected students.
  • Type of Scholarship: Decide whether you prefer to support free scholarships or scholarships that are subject-related. The University of Tübingen can provide further information on the different types of scholarships available.

After these details have been clarified, the University of Tübingen will prepare a funding agreement. This agreement will formalize your contribution and ensure transparency throughout the process.

Flexible Donations: Every Euro Counts!

Donate any amount: Your generosity matters, no matter the size of your contribution. Every euro you donate is highly valued! The University has the capability to combine multiple donations to create impactful scholarships.

Annual scholarship: By sponsoring an annual scholarship of 1,800 euros, you provide essential support to a student. You have the opportunity to specify the area of study for the scholarship that you fund.

Can I Specify The Department For My Sponsored Scholarship?

When sponsoring a scholarship at the University of Tübingen, you have the freedom to select between two options: free scholarships or earmarked scholarships.

Free Scholarships: These scholarships are open to students from any discipline. By choosing this option, your support will benefit talented individuals across a wide range of fields of study, allowing for a broad impact on the student community.

Earmarked Scholarships: With earmarked scholarships, you can specify the discipline(s) for which the scholarship will be awarded. This targeted approach ensures that your support directly benefits students within your preferred field(s) of study, focusing your impact on a specific area of academic excellence.

Duration Of Funding Period

Funding Period: April 1 to March 31 of the following year.

Tax Benefits for Your Contribution: Can I Claim the Subsidy for Tax Purposes?

Yes, the funds provided by sponsors for the Deutschlandstipendium can be claimed as tax-reducing expenses for tax-privileged purposes, as stated in Section 10b (1) of the German Income Tax Act. These contributions can be considered alongside other tax-privileged expenses, up to a maximum of 20 percent of the total income or four per mille of the sum of total sales and wages and salaries expended within the calendar year.

Where Can I find Further Information?

To obtain information and guidance on the tax implications of sponsoring the Deutschlandstipendium, we recommend visiting the official website of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Specifically, the "Deutschlandstipendium" section at https://www.deutschlandstipendium.de/deutschlandstipendium/de/foerdernde/haeufig-gestellte-fragen/haeufig-gestellte-fragen_node.html provides insights into frequently asked questions related to taxation. For personalized assistance and further clarification, please contact the person responsible for donors of the Deutschlandstipendium at the University of Tübingen.