Empower Your Future – with a CBS Scholarship!

We support ambitious talents with scholarships for outstanding achievements and commitment.

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Study with a Tailwind – Financial Support for Your Career

We believe in the potential of young people and want to support them in shaping their future! That’s why CBS awards several scholarships each year for the winter semester.

CBS International Business School provides scholarships to students who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance or social commitment during their school years or undergraduate studies. Our goal is to enable access to CBS for those who may not be able to afford private university tuition on their own. Eligible applicants who successfully complete the application process may receive a scholarship covering up to 25% of their tuition fees.

Alumni Scholarship: Master Your Career (Cologne Campus)

The Prep4University Scholarship at CBS supports students who demonstrate exceptional social commitment and take the initiative to apply. It is available to all Prep4University students pursuing a full-time bachelor’s degree at CBS, with the exception of the dual bachelor’s programme. The selection process takes place after final grades are released at the end of the Prep4University programme. This scholarship offers engaged students the opportunity to advance their academic journey with financial support while furthering their social contributions.

Best Performer Scholarship:

We support high-achieving or socially engaged Prep4University students. The key selection criteria for the Best Performer Scholarship are your final exam results in the Prep4University programme. A letter of recommendation can further strengthen your application by highlighting your outstanding performance.

Social Engagement Scholarship:

To apply for the Social Engagement Scholarship, you must provide proof of your social commitment. This could include voluntary work in a sports club, refugee aid, or other charitable organisations. You can impress the selection committee with your contributions in artistic, athletic, or community service activities.
The programme is open to both national and international EU/EAA students.

Send your application via email to prep4uni@cbs.de.

Your application must include:

Online application to prep4uni@cbs.de

A motivation letter explaining why CBS should support you

For the Social Engagement Scholarship: Proof of your social commitment
You can apply as soon as the Prep4University team informs you.

Please note that only students who have completed the Prep4University programme as preparation for a CBS degree in Cologne are eligible to apply.

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CBS International Business School Scholarship (Cologne Campus)

The CBS Scholarship is designed for ambitious students who want to unlock their potential and advance their academic journey with financial support. This scholarship is available to applicants for full-time and part-time study programmes and is awarded exclusively for the winter semester. Bachelor’s, Master’s, and MBA students from Germany and the EU can apply independently and demonstrate their commitment and dedication.

Bachelor’s, Master’s, and MBA students who successfully complete the selection process at CBS in Cologne and begin their first semester are eligible. The programme is open to both national and international EU/EAA students, regardless of whether they are studying full-time or part-time.

All scholarship recipients will receive a 25% reduction in total tuition fees for their CBS study programme. The scholarship begins in the first semester and remains valid as long as the student remains enrolled within the standard period of study.
Send your application via email to Admissions@cbs.de.

Your application must include:

Online application

A motivation letter explaining why CBS should support you

An officially certified copy of your most recent academic transcript (school certificate for bachelor’s applicants, transcript of records/university degree for master’s applicants)

For the Social Engagement Scholarship: Proof of your social commitment
Applications for the winter semester intake must be submitted by 12 June.

Please note that only applicants who have successfully completed the CBS admissions process for a programme in Cologne are eligible to apply.

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Scholarship Programmes from other Organisations

Did you know that every year in Germany, numerous scholarships go unused because too few people apply?

CBS supports you with various scholarship opportunities listed above to help finance your studies. However, external institutions such as associations, foundations, and companies also offer attractive funding programmes for students.

Find out more about external scholarships on the following pages covering general scholarship opportunities in Germany:

You can also find a wide range of scholarships at the following websites:

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