€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.
Application 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 program 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 First-Generation status and personal motivation in an essay.
Students at other universities, as well as those enrolled in dual studies, myStudium or further education programmes at IU, are not eligible for funding.
Three steps to your FirstGen funding program
Secure your funding
Apply for the FirstGen funding 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.
Receive your funding confirmation
Once your documents have been reviewed, we’ll let you know the outcome.
If you’re successful, your funding will be applied to your tuition fees.
Secure your study place
Complete your online application for your degree programme and use your funding voucher code.
Important: Want to secure your study place straight away? Talk to our student advisory team about the FirstGen funding program.
Selection is based on:
your brief statement (maximum half a page essay) describing your FirstGen status and motivation for the distance learning programme,
availability of scholarship places.
Grades or previous academic performance are not the main focus.
*Selection criteria may vary depending on the application round.
We are here for you
Do you need help with your decision? Your personal study advisor is happy to help you!
Note: Are you already in touch with our student advisory team and want to secure a place with the FirstGen Funding program right away? Simply ask our student advisory team about the FirstGen funding.
You will need the following documents for your application: a brief statement explaining your motivation with FirstGen status.