How the Deutschlandstipendium empowers KLU students
The Deutschlandstipendium supports talented and committed students at KLU, giving them greater freedom to focus on their studies, pursue personal development, and contribute to the university community and society. Funded jointly by private donors and the German government, the scholarship provides recipients with a financial complement to make the best out of their student experience.
The awarded students demonstrate academic excellence but also other achievements in dimensions like social engagement, voluntary work, professional experience, or overcoming challenging personal circumstances. The scholarship – worth 300 euros per month for twelve months – supports their educational journey, in many different yet all positive ways. Three KLU students share what receiving the Deutschlandstipendium has meant for them.
Johanna Michelsen – Student of BSc in Business Administration, Class of 2026
Thanks to the Deutschlandstipendium, I was able to focus entirely on my studies. The financial aid allowed me to take the time to dive much deeper into my bachelor’s thesis research. Furthermore, the funding supported me tremendously during my semester abroad in Athens and freed up valuable time to engage in impactful extracurriculars like the KLU Women in Business Club and Advisupply e.V.
This generous support truly gives me a daily motivation to push further. And beyond the financial relief, this scholarship has connected me with a vibrant network of highly motivated students from diverse fields across Hamburg, which is always super interesting and inspiring!
Anita Shanker – Student of MSc in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Class of 2026
Thanks to the funds provided by the Deutschlandstipendium, I was able to enjoy different experiences on my Erasmus semester in Vienna to the fullest, but also to cover daily expenses and start planning for my future after KLU.
For me, the Deutschlandstipendium is a recognition from KLU and German society of what I've accomplished here so far and the potential of what I can achieve. Such mechanisms serve as an encouragement to recipients to keep developing themselves and contributing to society positively. Therefore, any company or individual that chooses to contribute to the Deutschlandstipendium is making a seemingly small but actually incredibly meaningful contribution to not just the future of a few promising students, but to the future of Germany.
Ty Werning – Student of MSc in International Management, Class of 2026
The Deutschlandstipendium gave me the chance to fully dedicate myself to my studies and have time available for impactful extracurriculars, like assisting at an animal shelter and being a student ambassador. With this scholarship, I have the financial support to pursue my ambitions with total focus. Being awarded this privilege gave me a strong sense of accountability that motivated me daily. I believe that this support fosters growth both academically and socially. By investing in this fund, companies do more than finance education. They directly empower passionate talent that is already actively shaping their communities with dedication and purpose.
