Scholarships
Full-time Master in Entrepreneurship
Master in Entrepreneurship at HHL: Education that pays off!
Discover the many opportunities to get off to a flying start with a scholarship for a Master in Entrepreneurship at one of Germany’s top business schools. Our scholarships support talented and dedicated students who want to take their management skills to the next level. Apply now and secure financial support for your Full-time Master in Entrepreneurship – the first step towards a successful career. Find out more about the requirements and application deadlines for our Master in Entrepreneurship scholarships and start your future at HHL.
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e-fellows Masters Scholarship
The master programs at HHL are an important step for your future career and personal development. To support new talents in management, we are happy to announce our e-fellows Masters Scholarship in cooperation with e-fellows.net.
The scholarship is open to everyone who participated in an e-fellows Master Day as well as to all students and alumni of e-fellows.net.
1. Scholarship Amount
HHL will award 4 e-fellows Masters Scholarships in the amount of EUR 5,000 each per year.
2. Scholarship Application Process
- Scholarships are rewarded on a rolling basis. An early application increases the chances to receive financial support.
- We only accept scholarship applications from candidates who have submitted a complete program application.
- Final application deadline: April 30
- Either you submit your scholarship application on our application portal or you email it to your Student Affairs Manager (contact see above).
- The selection committee evaluates your application. Please note: A decision can only be made once you have submitted the GMAT / GRE / Entry Test score.
3. Application Requirements
Eligibility
- The scholarship is open to applicants who participated in an e-fellows Master Day as well as to all students and alumni of e-fellows.net.
Application Criteria
- your completed program application
- outstanding academic performance in your Bachelor’s degree
- GMAT / GRE / HHL Entry Test score
- excellent application interview with an HHL professor
- one-page essay answering one of the two provided essay questions (see section Scholarship Task)
4. Scholarship Task
Essay Question #1:
- How do you see yourself supporting the HHL community and keeping up our unique HHL spirit during your studies?
Essay Question #2:
- What is your most prominent achievement and how does it relate to your upcoming Master studies?
Technical Guidelines
- Keep your file size around 5 MB.
- Applications are only accepted in PDF format.
GdF Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs
The GdF Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs focuses on prospective HHL students who bring their entrepreneurial potential to HHL and who seek to start their own business after graduating from HHL or who have already started it. During their time at HHL the successful applicants will have the opportunity to introduce their business concept in at least one of HHL’s curricular and extra-curricular programs.
1. Scholarship Amount
Successful candidates will receive a tuition reduction of up to EUR 7,500.
2. Scholarship Application Process
- Application deadline: June 30
- We only accept scholarship applications from candidates who have submitted a complete program application.
- Either you submit your scholarship application on our application portal or you email it to your Student Affairs Manager (contact see above).
- After the application deadline, the admission committees will do a preselection of eligible candidates. Chosen candidates will receive an invitation to a virtual selection interview with representative of the GdF Executive Board.
- Once all interviews have taken place, the final decision will be communicated to the candidates.
- Please note: A decision can only be made once you have submitted the GMAT / GRE / Entry Test score.
3. Scholarship Application Requirements
- your completed program application
- GMAT (min. 650 | 595) / GRE / HHL Entry Test score (min. 14 points)
- excellent application interview with an HHL professor and convincing interview with a representative of the GdF
- scholarship application document (see Scholarship Task below)
4. Scholarship Task
Scholarship Task
Please answer the questions below to tell us more about yourself and your motivation to study at HHL and to become a founder.
- What was/is your entrepreneurial journey? Tell us briefly about it.
- Do you have a business idea in mind? What kind of business are you going to start?
- How do you expect HHL to support you with working on your business idea and by starting your own business?
Feel free to choose your format
- Want to illustrate your response visually? Submit a slide presentation. – Like to express yourself with words? Write a traditional essay. Use the format which you feel best captures your response. The Scholarship Review Committee has no preference.
- Determine your own length: There is no prescribed minimum or maximum length. We trust that you will use your best judgment in determining how long your submission should be, but we recommend that you think strategically about how to best allocate the space..
Technical Guidelines
- Keep your file size around 5 MB.
- Applications are only accepted in PDF format.
5. Contact
6. About the Donor
“Friends of HHL” is an association that unites HHL shareholders and serves as a hub for HHL entrepreneurs to stay in touch with HHL and the ecosystem around it. Their goal is to support HHL and its circle of founders in order to strengthen the network of entrepreneurs.
GdF Scholarship for Women in Business
With the GdF Scholarship for Women in Business the association would like to support excellent female candidates of all national backgrounds who present strong motivation and outstanding professional and academic credentials and who are willing to become active members of the HHL community. The scholarships will also support HHL’s goal of achieving a truly heterogeneous class.
1. Scholarship Amount
Successful candidates will receive a tuition reduction of up to EUR 7,500.
2. Scholarship Application Process
- Application deadline: June 30
- We only accept scholarship applications from candidates who have submitted a complete program application.
- Either you submit your scholarship application on our application portal or you email it to your Student Affairs Manager (contact see above).
- After the application deadline, the admission committees will do a preselection of eligible candidates. Chosen candidates will receive an invitation to a virtual selection interview with representative of the GdF Executive Board.
- Once all interviews have taken place, the final decision will be communicated to the candidates.
- Please note: A decision can only be made once you have submitted the GMAT / GRE / HHL Entry Test score.
3. Application Requirements
- your completed program application
- GMAT / GRE / HHL Entry Test score
- excellent application interview with an HHL professor and convincing interview with a representative of the GdF
- scholarship application document (see Scholarship Task below)
4. Scholarship Task
Scholarship Task
- The photo gallery below shows a collection of ‘We are HHL’ moments from our students. Choose one moment that best resonates with your own leadership experience of women making a difference in business and tell us why.
Indicate which moment you choose in your answer.
Feel free to choose your format
- Want to illustrate your response visually? Submit a slide presentation. – Like to express yourself with words? Write a traditional essay. Use the format which you feel best captures your response. The Scholarship Review Committee has no preference.
- Determine your own length: There is no prescribed minimum or maximum length. We trust that you will use your best judgment in determining how long your submission should be, but we recommend that you think strategically about how to best allocate the space.
Technical Guidelines
- Keep your file size around 5 MB.
- Applications are only accepted in PDF format.
5. Contact
Stine Täubert
Manager Career and Alumni Relations
T +49 151 25755781
stine.taeubert@hhl.de
6. About the Donor
“Friends of HHL” is an association that unites HHL shareholders and serves as a hub for HHL entrepreneurs to stay in touch with HHL and the ecosystem around it. Their goal is to support HHL and its circle of founders in order to strengthen the network of entrepreneurs.
HHL Dean’s List Scholarship
The HHL Dean’s List scholarship aims to reward the most outstanding students of the HHL community each year. The top candidates admitted to our programs will be personally selected by HHL´s Dean to join the exclusive Dean’s List circle.
Our HHL Dean’s List candidates are highly talented students and HHL ambassadors. We are proud to offer this scholarship to outstanding individuals and networking enthusiasts.
Prof. Dr. Tobias Dauth
Dean of HHL
1. Scholarship Amount and Benefits
The fortunate members of the Dean’s List receive a partial scholarship that covers half of the tuition fees for the chosen program. Along with the scholarship offer, recipients receive an official scholarship certificate together with an invitation for a personal first meeting with Prof. Dr. Tobias Dauth during our annual welcome weeks at HHL. Additionally, recipients will be invited to a yearly dinner with HHL´s Dean. This is a unique opportunity to network and exchange ideas about the world of tomorrow.
2. Scholarship Application Process
- Application deadline: June 30
- We only accept scholarship applications from candidates who have submitted a complete program application.
- Either you submit your scholarship application on our application portal or you email it to your Student Affairs Manager (contact see above).
- After the application deadline, the admission committees will do a preselection of eligible candidates. Chosen candidates will receive an invitation to a virtual selection interview with HHL Dean Prof. Dr. Tobias Dauth.
- Once all interviews have taken place, the final decision will be communicated to the candidates.
- Please note: A decision can only be made once you have submitted the GMAT / GRE / HHL Entry Test score.
3. Application Requirements
- your completed program application
- distinguished academic performance
- impressive professional progression
- remarkable international experience
- visible dedication to social causes or community development
- outstanding admission interview with HHL professor
- GMAT (min. 700 | 645 / GRE / HHL Entry Test (min. 17 points)
- demonstrated alignment with HHL values
4. Scholarship Task
The scholarship application must include a max. 90-second pitch video where you answer the following question:
As an HHL Dean’s List Scholarship holder, what do you plan to give back to the HHL community during your studies and beyond?
David Muuß
HHL alumnus
Receiving the Dean’s List Scholarship has aided me in multiple ways. For one, it served as a motivator to perform at my best throughout my studies. The financial freedom allowed me to focus solely on my career and academic performance. Finally, it has been a lever in placing at a top tier consulting firm and allowed me to network with professors and senior representatives from the business world.
Pauline Sofie Thill
HHL alumna
Receiving the Dean’s List Scholarship has been a great honour during my studies. Not only the large financial contribution, but also extracurriculars like attending the Dean‘s Dinner and helping create the HHL Dean‘s List community have shaped my study experience positively. Without it, I would not have achieved what I did, and I am very grateful to HHL and Stephan Stubner for this opportunity.
HHL Future Entrepreneur Scholarship
The Future Entrepreneur Scholarship Program focuses on prospective Master students who bring their entrepreneurial potential to HHL and who seek to start their own business after graduating from HHL or who have already started it. During their time at HHL the successful applicants will have the opportunity to introduce their business concept in at least one of HHL’s curricular and extra-curricular programs.
1. Scholarship Amount
Successful candidates will receive a tuition reduction of up to EUR 5,000.
2. Scholarship Application Process
- Scholarships are rewarded on a rolling basis. An early application increases the chances to receive financial support.
- Final application deadline: June 30
- We only accept scholarship applications from candidates who have submitted a complete program application.
- Either you submit your scholarship application on our application portal or you email it to your Student Affairs Manager (contact see above).
- The selection committee evaluates your application. Please note: A decision can only be made once you have submitted the GMAT / GRE / HHL Entry Test score.
3. Application Requirements
- your completed program application
- GMAT / GRE / HHL Entry Test score
- excellent application interview with an HHL professor
- scholarship application document (see Scholarship Task below)
4. Scholarship Task
Scholarship Task
- The photo gallery below shows a collection of ‘We are HHL’ moments from our students. Choose one moment that best resonates with your own entrepreneurial experience and tell us why. Indicate which moment you choose in your answer.
Feel free to choose your format
- Want to illustrate your response visually? Submit a slide presentation. – Like to express yourself with words? Write a traditional essay. Use the format which you feel best captures your response. The Scholarship Review Committee has no preference.
- Determine Your Own Length: There is no prescribed minimum or maximum length. We trust that you will use your best judgment in determining how long your submission should be, but we recommend that you think strategically about how to best allocate the space.
Technical Guidelines
- Keep your file size around 5 MB.
- Applications are only accepted in PDF format.
HHL Women in Business Scholarship
With its Women in Business Scholarship, HHL seeks to support excellent female candidates of all academic and national backgrounds who present with a strong motivation and outstanding professional and academic credentials and who are willing to become active members of the HHL community.
1. Scholarship Amount and Benefits
- up to EUR 10,000 reduction of your tuition fees
- a personal mentor from the HHL alumni network including – but not limited to – inspiring female founders, C-Level executives, and leaders from various industries
- a student buddy from an older class who has also been a scholarship recipient
- access to workshops, events organized by Women@HHL or the Female Founders Initiative
2. Scholarship Application Process
- Scholarships are rewarded on a rolling basis. An early application increases the chances to receive financial support.
- Final application deadline: June 30
- We only accept scholarship applications from candidates who have submitted a complete program application.
- Either you submit your scholarship application on our application portal or you email it to your Student Affairs Manager (contact see above).
- The selection committee evaluates your application. If you managed to convince the committee you will get the opportunity to present your results in an elevator pitch, followed by a quick discussion and question round.
- Please note: A decision can only be made once you have submitted the GMAT / GRE / HHL Entry Test score.
3. Application Requirements
- your completed program application
- GMAT / GRE / HHL Entry Test score
- excellent program application interview with an HHL professor
- scholarship application document (see Scholarship Task below)
- compelling elevator pitch presentation
4. Scholarship Task
Scholarship Task
- Please provide an overview of your personal touchpoints with diversity and/or women empowerment and your achievements in this regard. Within your presentation, we want to understand how you impacted or advocated change for diversity, equity, and/or inclusion in professional and/or personal settings. Additionally, please describe what you aspire to do as a member of the Women@HHL initiative to drive the topics mentioned above.
Technical Guidelines
- Prepare a PowerPoint presentation with max. 5 slides.
- Keep your file size around 5MB (PDF format).
Diversity is a proven driver of innovation. Women@HHL is a progressive approach to support diversity in leadership. With its individual mentoring and coaching, this HHL program supports the next generation of female leaders.
Sandra Deutschländer
Managing Director and Partner | The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) / HHL alumna
HHL Young Leader Scholarship
The Master program at HHL is an important step for your future career and personal development. We aim for the highest standards. And we want students to aim for their ideas by doing their best.
With its Young Leipzig Leader Scholarships, HHL offers scholarships that support HHL’s mission to “educate effective, responsible and entrepreneurial business leaders through excellence in teaching, research and practice”.
1. Scholarship Amount
Successful candidates will receive a tuition reduction of up to EUR 5,000.
2. Scholarship Application Process
- Scholarships are rewarded on a rolling basis. An early application increases the chances to receive financial support.
- Final application deadline: June 30
- We only accept scholarship applications from candidates who have submitted a complete program application.
- Either you submit your scholarship application on our application portal or you email it to your Student Affairs Manager (contact see above).
- The selection committee evaluates your application. Please note: A decision can only be made once you have submitted the GMAT / GRE / HHL Entry Test score.
3. Application Requirements
- your completed program application
- GMAT / GRE / HHL Entry Test score
- excellent application interview with an HHL professor
- scholarship application document (see Scholarship Task below)
4. Scholarship Task
Scholarship Task
- The foto gallery below shows a collection of ‘We are HHL’ moments from our students. Choose one moment that best resonates with your own leadership experience and tell us why. Indicate which moment you chose in your answer.
Feel free to choose your format
- Want to illustrate your response visually? Submit a slide presentation. – Like to express yourself with words? Write a traditional essay. Use the format which you feel best captures your response. The Scholarship Review Committee has no preference.
- Determine Your Own Length: There is no prescribed minimum or maximum length. We trust that you will use your best judgment in determining how long your submission should be, but we recommend that you think strategically about how to best allocate the space.
Technical Guidelines
- Keep your file size around 5 MB.
- Applications are only accepted in PDF format.
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Photo credits:
GdF Scholarship for Women in Business pic 3: Freepik
HHL Young Leader Scholarship pic 4: katemangostar, Freepik