Scholarship Overview
- Jacobs University Bremen awards generous scholarships to motivated, socially engaged, excellent academic performers from around the globe who are outstanding representatives of the world area from which they come.
Host School(s)
- Study at Jacobs University
- a private English-language residential university, distinguished by its international orientation and highly selective admission based on the candidates’ academic and personal potential.
- Our goal is to prepare the leaders of tomorrow to responsibly meet global challenges.
Field(s) of Study
- Any undergrad degree offered
What does the scholarship cover?
- full and partial scholarships
How many scholarships are given?
- Based on admission rates in the past few years, approximately 40% of the admitted candidates had a chance of obtaining a Jacobs Entrance Scholarship.
- Further aid is possible through our financial aid packages.
Which countries are targeted?
- Each year, the Admissions Committee awards full and partial scholarships (i.e. for our three year undergraduate program) to a citizen of one of the following world regions:
- Africa
- Asia and Ocenia
- Latin America and the Caribbean
- North America
- Europe
Am I Eligible to Apply?
- There is no score cut-off or GPA requirement needed to attain a scholarship. However, additional tests such as either the ACT or SAT might increase your chances.
- The Admissions Committee that determines Jacobs scholarships examines all application components, from recommendation letters, essays, application presentation to grades and scores.
- Jacobs is also taking into consideration cultural background – a key feature that makes Jacobs such a special institution.
- Naturally, better scores, grades and overall presentation will improve one’s chances of acquiring a scholarship.
How do I Apply – Next Steps
- All admitted freshman applicants who answered the Scholarship question in our supplement of the common application with a yes, will automatically be considered for a merit-based scholarships.
Closing Date:
- November 1st, December 1st and February 1st are our priority deadlines.
- We have one final deadline on June 1st.
How do I get more information?
- Free Scholarships
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