Cusanuswerk

The Cusanuswerk is one of the thirteen German sponsorship organizations financed by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (Germany) to promote gifted students.

"[5] For admission, candidates have to apply at the organization or suggested for application by university lecturers or high school teachers.

Admission depends on three main criteria including academic performance, social engagement and Catholic denomination.

Admission is possible starting at the entrance to university but also at later stages as long as five semesters of standard study period remain.

[7] It consists of either a fixed monthly lump-sum or a more generous means-tested scholarship for students in need, similar to the regulations of the BAföG.