Rwth Aachen Scholarship For Particularly Involved International Students 2027 | Study in Germany — RWTH Aachen University
Grades alone rarely tell the full story of a student’s contribution to campus life, and RWTH Aachen built a scholarship specifically to recognize the part grades leave out.
About the Scholarship
The Scholarship for Particularly Involved International Students, known on campus as BEIS, rewards international students at RWTH Aachen who go beyond coursework to shape intercultural life at the university. Rather than rewarding research output or thesis progress, BEIS looks at sustained, documented engagement in activities that bring students from different backgrounds together, treating that kind of contribution as worth funding in its own right.
Scholarship Benefits
The award is modest but recognizes a type of contribution many scholarships overlook entirely.
- A monthly stipend of 300 EUR for six months
- Formal recognition of intercultural engagement from the university
- Eligibility to apply again in future semesters if engagement continues
- No restriction on how the stipend itself is spent
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be degree-seeking students at RWTH, since exchange students, short-term visitors, and language-course participants do not qualify. Candidates must have earned their university entrance qualification outside Germany and hold no German citizenship, have completed at least two semesters at RWTH with good to very good results, and show documented engagement in at least two distinct intercultural activities on campus. Monthly gross income must stay below 1,295 EUR, and applicants cannot be receiving another scholarship during the funding period.
Fields of Study Covered
Any degree programme at RWTH Aachen qualifies, since eligibility is based on student status and community engagement rather than academic subject.
Required Documents
- Completed BEIS application form
- Proof of enrollment and academic record at RWTH
- Documentation of intercultural activities, such as event records or organizer confirmation letters
- Proof of income below the stated threshold
- Confirmation of not currently holding another scholarship
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
1. Confirm at least two semesters of enrollment at RWTH with a solid academic record.
2. Gather documentation proving involvement in two distinct intercultural activities on campus.
3. Prepare proof of income falling under the 1,295 EUR monthly threshold.
4. Submit the completed application through the International Office before the deadline.
5. Await the selection committee’s review and decision.
6. If successful, receive the stipend in monthly installments over the six-month funding period.
Selection Process
RWTH’s International Office reviews applications for genuine, sustained intercultural contribution rather than one-off participation, checking that documentation reflects real involvement over time. Financial need and academic standing are reviewed alongside the engagement record to confirm overall eligibility.
Tips to Improve Your Chances
Students who keep a running record of their intercultural activities throughout their studies, rather than scrambling to document involvement right before the deadline, tend to submit stronger applications. Choosing activities with visible impact, such as organizing cultural events or mentoring newly arrived international students, demonstrates the kind of engagement BEIS was designed to reward. Students at RWTH pursuing structured doctoral funding later in their studies might also look at the RWTH Aachen Scholarship for International Doctoral Candidates for a sense of how the university supports students across different stages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can exchange students apply for BEIS?
No, BEIS is reserved for degree-seeking students; exchange and short-term visiting students are explicitly excluded.
What counts as an intercultural activity?
Qualifying activities include organizing or participating in cultural events, mentoring programmes, or student group work that brings students from different backgrounds together, as long as it can be documented.
Can I apply for BEIS more than once?
Yes, students who continue their engagement and still meet the eligibility criteria can apply again in a later semester.
Does this scholarship affect eligibility for other funding?
Applicants cannot be receiving another scholarship during the same funding period, so timing matters if combining this with other support.
Is there a minimum GPA requirement?
The university requires good to very good academic results, though a specific numeric GPA threshold is assessed case by case alongside other criteria.
How is the income threshold verified?
Applicants submit proof of income, such as pay slips or bank statements, which the International Office reviews against the stated monthly limit.
Does BEIS funding count as taxable income?
Students should check with a tax advisor or the university’s student services, since treatment of scholarship stipends can vary depending on total income and residency status.
Can I combine BEIS with a part-time job?
Part-time work is generally allowed alongside BEIS, as long as total monthly income, including any job earnings, stays under the stated eligibility threshold.