€2,944 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 €2,944 in support, which will be applied directly to your monthly tuition fees.
500 FirstGen Scholarships – limited places available
Application deadline: 28 February – easy application with a short essay
Funding value: a combined €1,500 scholarship plus €1,444 tuition discount
What and who is funded?
With the FirstGen Scholarship, 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 scholarship 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 Scholarship 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, myStudium or further education programmes at IU, are not eligible for funding.
Three steps to your FirstGen Scholarship
Secure your study place
Complete your online application for your chosen programme.
Important: Please apply for your studies first, and then directly for the FirstGen scholarship. Scholarships are awarded only while they are available. Your starting date can be in the future.
Secure your scholarship
Apply for the FirstGen Scholarship using our scholarship application form and submit a short essay about your motivation to study, your CV and proof of university entrance qualification.
It pays to be quick: The scholarship 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 scholarship will be applied to your tuition fees.
Just in time for your contract start, you’ll receive all the access and information you need to get started. If you have any questions about your studies, we’re here for you. Ready? We wish you plenty of enjoyment and success on your journey!
Selection is based on:
your brief statement (maximum half a page essay) describing your FirstGen status and motivation for the distance learning programme,
CV,
proof of university entrance qualification,
availability of scholarship places.
Grades or previous academic performance are not the main focus.
*Selection criteria may vary depending on the application round.
You will need the following documents for your application: a brief statement explaining your motivation with FirstGen status, your resume, and your university entrance qualification.