The Ziehl-Abegg AG (stock corporation) awards stipends to talented students at Heilbronn University. Each stipend is worth 350 Euros per month. The maximum duration for which the stipend may be awarded is 4 semesters. The support programme includes a separate, paid semester of practical experience at Ziehl-Abegg. Three stipends are awarded per year.
Eligible to apply are students of mechanical engineering with specialization in hydraulic machinery, students enrolled on business studies and management courses with a specialization in finance (controlling, accounting and taxes) and students on electrical engineering courses. The support may be received from the third semester onwards. Applicants must perform above average academically. However, there are no specific requirements in this area.