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Master Plus

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We award master’s scholarships to committed students with outstanding bachelor's achievements.
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Finja Feddes
Senior Programme Manager
+49 (0) 40 380 37 15 19
masterplus@claussen-simon-stiftung.de

Do a Master's!

Our Master Plus funding programme is aimed at students of all disciplines who are beginning a Master’s degree programme (full-time, on-site, non-dual) at a public university or university of applied sciences in Germany. With the financial support we ensure that our scholars can dedicate themselves entirely to their studies. At the same time, we accompany their personal development with our complementary support programme. 

Applications for Master Plus can be submitted for summer and winter semesters. The scholarship is open to international candidates who are going to study at any German university. Application periods and deadlines will be announced here in due course.

The duration of the Master Plus scholarship programme covers the standard period of study and ends upon completion of a master's qualification. The Master Plus scholarship does not include study fees.

As alumnus or alumna, our Master Plus scholars can participate in selected Claussen-Simon Foundation events and benefit from the alumni network even after their scholarship has ended.

Application Period

May 18 to June 14, 2026 (for the winter semester 2026/27)

Master Plus: The basics

  • Duration: up to 4 semesters („Regelstudienzeit“)
  • Financial aid: not dependent on BAföG eligibility and regardless of parents' income; scholarship amounts range from 300 EURO/month to a maximum of 992 EURO/month (depending on personal cost of living)
  • Grants for active participation in national and international conferences 
  • Grants for stays abroad, if the stay is closely related to the topic of research (i. e. semester abroad, research, visits of archives)
  • Non-financial support: workshops, regional group meetings, and networking events with active and former scholars of the Claussen-Simon Foundation

Within the foundation community, I feel understood, accepted, supported, included, and valued. Encouraged to explore and realise my educational potential. Empowered to grow through workshops that foster personal development. And reassured in knowing that I’ve found the best possible path to self-efficacy.

Arlo Nguyen
Master Plus

Porträt von Arlo Nguyen, Master Plus-Alumnus

Being accepted into the Master Plus programme is a wonderful opportunity for me. It has allowed me to reduce my workload and now I can fully focus on my Master's studies. Besides this financial security, the Claussen-Simon-Foundation offers numerous opportunities for personal development. I am confident that I will greatly benefit both from the diversity within the foundation and from the non-material funding programme.

Paula Bäurich
Master Plus

Porträt von Paula Bäurich, Master Plus