Scholarship program description

The scholarship program in Berlin offers much more than studying at a good university. It gives you the chance to empower yourself through real volunteering in one of the oldest and largest youth-working NGOs in Germany. By joining our daily work, you support projects, help at events, assist international activities, and contribute to the growth of our community.Volunteering lets you experience German culture from the inside. You take part in cultural events, community activities, and teamwork that helps you build friendships and truly feel part of Berlin. Learning happens not only in the classroom but also through responsibility, cooperation, and real impact.Our program is not passive. Every scholarship holder shapes their own path. Your ideas and energy influence the projects you join and the experience you build. We encourage you to be active, creative, and involved.To make your start easy, our team guides you through the transition to Berlin. Mentors support you in the first weeks, give practical advice, explain the association, and help you settle into your new life.In our Scholarship Program, volunteering stands at the center. It strengthens your studies, connects you with a diverse community, and helps you grow personally and professionally while discovering Berlin in a meaningful way.

Funding opportunities

FULL SCHOLARSHIP

• Pocket money is paid monthly;
• Health insurance costs are reimbursed;
• The costs for accommodation, enrollment, liability insurance, educational trips, social meetings, administration, welcome package, cultural events, international seminars, consulting, mentoring and workshops are covered directly by COPERNICUS BERLIN;
• Travel expenses are not covered.

PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP PLUS

• Pocket money is paid monthly;
• The costs for accommodation, enrollment, liability insurance, educational trips, social meetings, administration, welcome package, cultural events, international seminars, consulting, mentoring and workshops are covered directly by COPERNICUS BERLIN;
• Travel expenses are not covered;
• Health insurance costs are not covered.

PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP

• Pocket money is paid monthly;
• The costs for enrollment, liability insurance, educational trips, social meetings, administration, welcome package, cultural events, international seminars, consulting, mentoring and workshops are covered directly by COPERNICUS BERLIN;
• Travel expenses are not covered;
• Health insurance costs are not covered;
• Accommodation costs for two months (1.650 EUR) have to be paid, the rest will be covered by COPERNICUS BERLIN.

Requirements

• To be a student in the following countries: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kosovo, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Northern Macedonia, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
• To be a student (Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate) at the time of starting the scholarship
• Not older than 28 years old at the time of starting the scholarship
• All fields of study
• German language skills at least B1 OR English language skills at least B1