€3,000 in funding for first-generation academics – so your budget doesn’t stand in the way of your studies.
Do you want to be the first in your family to embark on an academic journey? We’re here to help you realise your dream of graduating from university with €3,000 in support, which will be applied directly to your monthly tuition fees.
Limited number of FirstGen scholarships available – secure one of the few remaining spots now.
Apply now – easy application with a short essay
Funding value: €3,000 applied directly to your tuition fees
What the FirstGen Funding has in store for you – for studies and career
€3,000 Funding + Free iPad
You’ll receive a €3,000 funding toward your tuition fees — so financial barriers don’t stand in the way of your studies. On top of that, you’ll start with a free iPad as your digital learning companion.
Student Peer Mentoring Programm
Experienced fellow students from your degree program will support you as you get started — with personal tips, guidance for everyday distance learning, and authentic peer-to-peer exchange.
Study & Career Coaching
Time management, learning strategies, motivation, application training, and career planning — our Study and Career Coaches will support you from your first semester through to successfully starting your career.
Personal Study Support
Right at the beginning of your studies, we’ll work together to create your personal success plan. You’ll receive support with semester and study scheduling, as well as guidance and tips for using the myCampus learning platform.
What and who is funded?
With the FirstGen funding program, IU supports prospective students who are the first in their family to start a university degree. All bachelor’s and master’s programmes in the distance learning programme at IU are eligible for funding.
The funding is granted regardless of:
the study programme
the distance learning study model
Eligible for funding are applicants who:
secure a place in a distance learning programme within the application period,
complete the FirstGen funding application form in full,
and explain their FirstGen status and personal motivation in an essay.
Students at other universities, as well as those enrolled in dual studies or further education programmes at IU, are not eligible for funding.
Three steps to your FirstGen Funding
Step 1
Secure your FirstGen-Funding
Apply for the FirstGen Funding program using our application form and submit a short essay about your motivation to study.
It pays to be quick: The funding is only available in limited numbers, as funding is provided exclusively for this application window.
You will need the following documents for your application: a brief statement explaining your motivation with FirstGen status.
FAQ
The most important questions regarding the application
The FirstGen funding is valid exclusively for programmes in the distance learning programme at IU.
Applications are only possible for a limited time. First, secure your funding using the application form. There, you simply submit a short essay about your motivation to study. Fundings are awarded only while places are available.
Note: If you are awarded the funding, you must sign your study contract within six weeks – otherwise your scholarship will expire. Your starting date can be set further in the future.
The funding covers €3,000 toward your tuition fees.
No cash payout will be made. There is no legal entitlement to the funding. The funding cannot be combined with other discount offers or promotions.
No, applying for and receiving the funding is only possible before you secure your study place. We therefore recommend applying for the funding early. You are also welcome to contact our Student Advisory Service for guidance.
Please note that the funding or scholarship bonus can only be redeemed in connection with a newly signed study contract. It cannot be applied to existing contracts, retroactively settled, or redeemed after the fact using a discount code. Receiving a funding or scholarship does not automatically guarantee admission to your studies and does not create any entitlement to enrolment. The final decision regarding your admission will be made as part of the regular enrolment process. By submitting your application, you confirm that you are aware of these conditions and agree to them.
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