The Ernst-Hilbert-Foundation is the benefactor behind this award. The goal is to support financially indigent students in the North Rhine-Westphalia region, whose parents are self-employed. The exact amount and support duration is to be announced.
Students of all degree courses and academic disciplines can apply for this support program. Applicants have to be enrolled at a university in North Rhine-Westphalia in order to be considered for this program. Students applying for this program have to show proof of their parent’s past or present self-employment. It is a plus to be born in North Rhine-Westphalia.