Foundations
There are numerous foundations that support musicians. Either you have to apply directly to the foundation or you have to go through an application procedure at the UdK Berlin (for a scholarship or a one-time financial support). As a rule, the following two application deadlines apply: The first application deadline is June 15, and the second application deadline is November 15 of each year.
In order to receive support from UdK Berlin foundation funds, clear requirements must be met. These include, for example, very good academic performance, a minimum period of study, but also the ban on double funding and financial need. Please contact the responsible contact person directly to find out how to apply. You can find the contact persons and more detailed information below.
Here you can find more information about the possibilities of financing your studies.
The Federal Training Assistance Act, "BAföG": Who can receive funding? In principle, anyone who is a German citizen can receive BAföG. However, citizens of the European Union, migrants and refugees living in Germany can also receive BAföG as financial support during their studies or schooling. Further information can be found here.
Starting in March, it is possible to receive a one-time grant from the federal government due to increased energy prices. You can apply soon here.
The Faculty of Music also regularly announces competitions, which are often associated with prize money. This information is also available on the faculty's website.
Grants from the Ad Infinitum Foundation I Lucia Loeser Foundation
The Ad Infinitum Foundation supports talented students at the Faculties of Music and Performing Arts who have particularly pressing financial need. Additional grants can be awarded from the DAAD and from the Lucia Loeser Foundation.
Justus-Hermann-Wetzel (Stiftung der UdK Berlin)
Alice-Samter (Stiftung der UdK Berlin)
Domenico-Gabrielli (Stiftung der UdK Berlin)
Elsa-Wienke (Stiftung der UdK Berlin)
Ibolyka-Gyarfas (Stiftung der UdK Berlin)
Frieda-Eichstädt (Stiftung der UdK Berlin)
Martha-Erbs (Stiftung der UdK Berlin)
Alfred-Sittard (Stiftung der UdK Berlin)
Artur-Schnabel-Wettbewerb (Stiftung der UdK Berlin)
Thaddäus-und-Gertrud-Kornowicz (Stiftung der UdK Berlin)
Agnes-und-Kurt-Schubert (Stiftung der UdK Berlin)
Competitions
Information on competitions within the College of Music, as well as national and international competitions, can be found here: from the Artur Schnabel competition to the Alice Samter Foundation chamber music competition.