Hans‑Peter Wild Talent Scholarships: Amount, Deadlines & How to Apply?

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Hans‑Peter Wild Talent Scholarships

Heidelberg University, Ruperto Carola

Degree Masters

Offered By University

Type Internal

Amount ₹1,03,000

Deadline NA

Deadline Type NA

Last updated September 17, 2025

With the Hans-Peter Wild Talent Scholarships, Heidelberg University supports talented and motivated students in a MINT subject (mathematics, informatics, natural sciences, technology) from Germany and abroad as of their very first semester. The scholarships were awarded for the first time in the winter semester 2021 | 2022.

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Who Can Apply for Hans‑Peter Wild Talent Scholarships

Does the following apply to you? Then apply!

You love mathematics, computer science, natural sciences or technology and are one of the best in your field?
You are applying to a MINT subject for the first semester?
You have not yet completed or will complete a course of studies at Heidelberg University before commencing your studies?
You are looking for a scholarship that supports you right from the start of your course of studies?

Then, the Hans-Peter Wild Talent Scholarships at Heidelberg University could be the right choice for you.

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Hans‑Peter Wild Talent Scholarships Eligibility Criteria

You can apply for a Hans-Peter Wild Talent Scholarship if

you are a Bachelor’s programme applicant for a MINT subject for the first semester and you have not yet completed or will complete a course of studies at Heidelberg University before commencing your studies (MINT subject must be studied with a share of at least 50%)
you are a Master‘s programme applicant for a MINT subject for the first semester and you have not yet completed or will complete a course of studies at Heidelberg University before commencing your studies (MINT subject must be studied with a share of at least 50%)

Good to know: You have not yet received a confirmation of a university place at Heidelberg University for the upcoming winter semester? This is not a problem, because you can apply for a Hans-Peter Wild Talent Scholarship before having received a confirmation of a university place.

Please note: Your application for a scholarship is not an application for a university place. Therefore, please apply additionally for a university place at Heidelberg University.

How to Apply for Hans‑Peter Wild Talent Scholarships

The application must be submitted via the online application portal. During the application period, the corresponding online application form can be accessed via a link on this page. The application is initially for a funding period of two semesters.

Please note the following steps when applying:

Register in the online application portal during the application period.
Complete the entire online application form, upload the required documents and submit your complete application until the end of the application period at the latest.

Documents Required for Hans‑Peter Wild Talent Scholarships

They need these documents from you

Statement of motivation (part of the application form)
Curriculum vitae in table form
At least two recommendation letters from professionals in the MINT field. These can be, for example: teachers, lecturers, associate professors, research group leaders, academic staff, lecturers within the framework of a pupils‘ study programme or pupils‘ academy
Certificate of university-entrance qualification (Bachelor’s programme applicants)
First university diploma relevant for a Master‘s degree including the final grade (Master’s programme applicants)
If this is not available by the end of the application period, a certificate of the university of current date confirming the academic achievements so far with an average grade
Evidence of the following MINT-related activities (if these are supposed to be considered in the selection process):
prizes and awards, practical experience, completed vocational training, presentations and poster presentations given at conferences, published (co-) publications, a pupils‘ study programme, participation in conferences | seminars | pupils‘ academies | working groups
Admission letter (if available)
Modified bavarian formula

The diploma/certificate and evidence must be clearly assigned to your person, contain the time specification and show the MINT connection.

Evidence and certificates / diploma originally written in a language other than German or English, the diploma or certificate and an official translation into English or German must be uploaded.

In the case of foreign certificates, the final or average grade must also be converted into the German grading system and the corresponding official conversion must be uploaded.