Fee discounts (Take5, spouse, mission-agency employees)
Stipend
20%-50% reductions on per-course fees (regular master fee 720 EUR/course from 2026-27)
Duration
Per course
Level
bachelor, master, doctoral
Deadline
Rolling - applied at course registration
Overview
Institutional fee reductions: Take5 discount (50% off the 5th course enrolled within 12 months); spouse discount (20% for the second spouses' regular course in the same academic year); reduced course fees for employees of AEM member mission agencies and selected Swiss agencies.
Provider
CIU Korntal / AWM gGmbH
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
Spouse discount: married couples; agency discount: AEM/Swiss mission agency employees
Degree Levels
bachelor, master, doctoral
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
20%-50% reductions on per-course fees (regular master fee 720 EUR/course from 2026-27)
Eligibility Requirements
- Take5: enroll 5 courses within 12 months. Spouse: both courses in same academic year, tick box on registration form. Agency discount: proof of employment
- inquire.
What This Scholarship Covers
Tuition Fees
Full or partial tuition waiver at German universities
In the provider's words
- tuition_fees
How to Apply
Check Eligibility
Verify you meet the nationality, degree level, academic, and language requirements listed above.
Prepare Documents
Gather your academic transcripts, degree certificates, CV, letters of recommendation, language certificates, and motivation letter.
Find a Programme
Identify the German university and programme you want to study. Some scholarships require university admission before applying.
Submit Application
Apply through the official application portal before the deadline. Upload all required documents as PDFs.
Interview & Selection
If shortlisted, attend an interview (may be online). Selection committees assess academic merit, motivation, and fit.
Receive Decision
Scholarship decisions typically arrive 3-6 months after the deadline. If awarded, complete visa and enrolment procedures.
Application Document Checklist
- Completed application form
- Curriculum vitae (CV / resume)
- Motivation letter / statement of purpose
- Bachelor's or Master's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts with grades
- Language proficiency certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, TestDaF, or DSH)
- Letter(s) of recommendation from university professors
- Valid passport copy
- Passport-sized photograph
- University admission letter (if already accepted)
Note: Exact document requirements vary. Always check the official scholarship page for the definitive list.
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Quick Facts
- Amount
- 20%-50% reductions on per-course fees (regular master fee 720 EUR/course from 2026-27)
- Duration
- Per course
- Degree Levels
- bachelor master doctoral
- Deadline
- Rolling - applied at course registration
- Who Can Apply
- Spouse discount: married couples; agency discount: AEM/Swiss mission agency employees
Frequently Asked Questions About the Fee discounts (Take5, spouse, mission-agency employees)
Other University Scholarships
AWM Korntal Scholarship Fund
AWM gGmbH (Akademie fuer Weltmission), Korntal
Scholarship fund financed by 25% of AWM membership fees plus designated donations; grants are credited toward the student's next course fees at CIU Korntal.