The EBS Education Fund is based on the Reverse Generation Contract (German: Umgekehrter Generationenvertrag, short UGV) model and is a solidarity-based financing concept. Here, tuition fees are financed downstream and depend on income. Everyone can study at EBS without the financial burden of tuition fees, regardless of their financial background.

The key feature is that students use their repayments to enable new students to study after graduation and once they have reached the minimum income level. This cycle ensures secure financing for new students at EBS University. Study first – pay later: This is how it works:

• After signing a sponsorship agreement with Brain Capital, you can study without worrying about tuition fees. These are paid directly from the education fund to EBS University.
• Only when you start your career, and only if you exceed a minimum income of 30,000 euros, do you pay back the percentage of income specified in the sponsorship contract as downstream tuition fees for a maximum of 10 payment years. The model offers every freedom in life planning. Payments adjust to personal career and ability to pay.

Requirements for your application:

• Admission to study at EBS (Bachelor’s, Law, Master’s and MBA).
• EU citizens

Brain Capital GmbH conducts the selection interview for financing.

As a social business for financing studies, Deutsche Bildung has been enabling students of all disciplines to study (also abroad) via a study fund since 2007. In contrast to a student loan, graduates pay back a portion of their income at a later date without the risk of over-indebtedness.

The benefits at a glance

• Flexible payouts up to a maximum of 30,000 euro
• No guarantors or securities required
• Independent of parents’ income
• Can be combined with Bafög, scholarships and loans
• Free and non-binding online application
• Pay later with many securities pro rata of income
• Exclusive participation in the German Education Academy

Lendorse supports international students through an income-based financing model (Income Share Agreement, or ISA).

Students can receive up to €20,000 in support for their studies – to cover tuition fees or living expenses.

Instead of a traditional loan, they repay a fixed percentage of their future income over a set period of time.

Repayment only begins after graduation – and only if a monthly gross income of at least €2,500 is achieved.

In addition to financial support, Lendorse offers mentoring and career coaching for a successful entry into the German job market.

Requirements:

• Admission to a Master’s or MBA program at EBS
• Citizenship from a developing or emerging country. See a list of all accepted nationalities here
• Maximum age of 35

The selection process is conducted directly by the Lendorse team.

Prodigy Finance provides loans for international postgraduate students to make their master’s and MBA degree at the world’s top universities. While banks base their loan decisions on historical salaries, Prodigy looks to the future. They assess an applicant's future earning potential based on the past achievements of similar graduates to determine loan affordability.

Key facts about prodigy:

• Applicants from India
• Over 42k students funded
• No collateral or guarantees required
• Easy online process
• No repayments while you study
• Over $2 billion in loans funded

The state education grant is characterised by very good terms and conditions. The state grants one half of the money as an interest-free loan, the other half is paid as a grant not requiring repayment. However, only students who do not exceed certain capital and income limits qualify for BAföG.

Contact

Studierendenwerk Frankfurt am Main
Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts
Rostocker Straße 2
60323 Frankfurt am Main

Kontakt - Studierendenwerk Frankfurt am Main

The German bank Nassauische Sparkasse offers EBS students a funding model with preferential rates.

All benefits at a glance

• Financing the study fees for bachelor or master study programme, including examination fees and semester fees abroad
• Additional financial expenses (interest) in the last two semesters
• Minimum amount 10,000 euros, maximum amount 100,000 euros
• Up to 24 months’ grace period after graduation

Contact

Nassauische Sparkasse
Martin Stolper
Leiter Finanz-Center Rüdesheim, Geisenheim, Oestrich-Winkel, Lorch
Fon: +49 (611) 364 455 01
Fax: +49 (611) 364 455 99
E-Mail: martin.stolper(at)naspa.de

The KfW is a full loan with incurred interest, however substantially below market level.

As opposed to a BAföG grant, neither the applicant’s nor the parents’ income and capital play a role. Also, as far as age is concerned, the KfW is more generous, supporting students between 18 and 44 and even when they exceed the standard period of study. The study loan offer can be requested from the respective sales partners of the KfW bank group.

Clauses for the scholarship application:

• Scholarship application must be made at the same time as the programme application. 
• Only 1 scholarship can be applied for and awarded
• Awarded scholarships are final and confidential
• All scholarship holders would be expected to become active members of our Ambassador Programme, helping to promote the EBS spirit to the wider community. (Campus tour guide, Online info sessions, website testimonies etc)

Please note: Competition for the scholarships is extremely high. We evaluate each application holistically - including the motivational letter, the interview, the grade point average (GPA), the GMAT/test scores, and the applicant’s fit with the respective scholarship. Since we receive numerous outstanding applications each year but the number of scholarships is limited, we unfortunately cannot consider all compelling candidates.

The EBS Women in Leadership Scholarship is dedicated to empowering ambitious and high-achieving women who demonstrate strong leadership potential, academic excellence and a commitment to driving positive change in their communities and industries. It celebrates women who inspire others, challenge barriers, and contribute to creating more inclusive environments across diverse fields and disciplines. Through the Women In Leadership Scholarship, the university continues to foster a supportive and globally connected community of emerging female leaders who are prepared to make meaningful contributions at local, national and international levels. 

The EBS Global Diversity Scholarship is designed to support talented international students from diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential. This scholarship aims to further enhance our globally connected community by encouraging students who bring unique perspectives, experiences and ideas to campus life. Through this scholarship, the university reaffirms its commitment to equal opportunity, global collaboration, and the development of future leaders who value diversity, innovation and social impact. 

The EBS Future Leadership Scholarship is designed to support and encourage emerging talents who have the drive, ambition and determination to excel, demonstrated through academic excellence or other achievements. Through this scholarship opportunity, we aim to provide particularly individuals from diverse and disadvantaged economic backgrounds with the financial resources necessary to cultivate their leadership potential.

The EBS LATAM Excellence Scholarship is aimed at students from Latin America who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership potential, and a strong commitment to making a positive impact in their local communities. The scholarship is designed to support talented individuals from across the region by providing access to high-quality international education and fostering global perspectives. By supporting high-achieving students from this region, the university aims to strengthen cultural exchange, encourage innovation and develop further our diverse academic community. Recipients of the LATAM Excellence Scholarship become part of an international network of future leaders, gaining opportunities for academic growth, cross-cultural collaboration, and further professional development.

The Vogel & Detambel Scholarship is aimed at applicants to our Master of Science programmes who are based in Germany. This scholarship supports particularly talented applicants who demonstrate excellent academic achievement and social commitment but also face special financial or personal challenges.
 

The Vogel & Detambel Scholarship provides annual funding to three Master’s students enrolled on the 120 ECTS Master’s programme throughout the entire four-semester course. The scholarship covers 20% of the tuition fees. Our partner, Vogel & Detambel, is an established leadership advisory firm based in Wiesbaden. Through this scholarship, Vogel & Detambel supports the non-profit work of EBS.

For more information, speak with our study advisors or write to Scholarship(at)ebs.edu. Please find the application form below:

Every two years, the SimpliCon Scholarship supports a student on one of our Master of Science programmes by covering 20% of their tuition fees for the standard duration of their course. The scholarship is open to both domestic and international students. Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic performance and significant extracurricular involvement, as well as having a demonstrated financial need.

The scholarship was initiated by the CEO of SimpliCon, an EBS alumnus who earned his bachelor's and master's degrees at EBS. Through this scholarship, he aims to support students at his alma mater specifically and open up additional opportunities for their personal and academic development. 

Through the Germany Scholarship, we provide talented and socially engaged students at EBS Universität with a monthly grant of 300 euros. The grant is funded equally: 150 euros come from private sponsors, with a further 150 euros contributed by the federal government. The best part is that the grant is means-tested. All students who have commenced or are due to commence their studies at EBS Universität in the relevant award year are eligible to apply.
 

Key points at a glance:

•  Who is eligible? First-year students in all disciplines (excluding PhD students)
• Amount of funding: €300 per month for one year (€150 from private sponsors, €150 from the German government)
• Submitting your application: Please send the completed application form and all required documents bundled into a single file to: deutschlandstipendium(at)ebs.edu
• Next application period: 1 May to 31 July

Please note: Unfortunately, applications received outside the application period cannot be considered. The same applies to incomplete application documents.

myStipendium helps students and doctoral candidates find the right scholarships free of charge. With over 2,300 funding opportunities with a total value of 610 million euros/year, myStipendium is the largest scholarship database in Germany and thus shows: Scholarships are not only available for the highly gifted, the needy or the committed, but anyone can find a scholarship! On myStipendium, as a user, you will automatically see all scholarships that fit your resume.

The "Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes" is the oldest and largest organization for the promotion of gifted individuals in Germany. Self-application at the "Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes" are possible during the first and second semester if the formal requirements are met. Applicants can become scholarship holders by successfully passing a selection test without the need for nomination by a school or professor, which is otherwise usually required.

Scholarship holders receive both non-material and financial support: in addition to participating in events, summer academies, and language courses, students are entitled to a basic scholarship of €300 per month; additional funding for projects abroad and, depending on the family's financial situation, a living allowance may also be available (double funding is excluded). Further information on self-application and details about the "Studienstiftung" can be found at the following link:

What is it?

As a partner to Teach for India (TFI), EBS will guarantee TFI graduates at least a 20% tuition fee waiver upon admission to its MBA program.

How to apply?

Applicants should contact scholarship(at)ebs.edu with their Teach for India Fellowship Completion Letter.