The Foundation of Friends of the Public University for Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart e.V. is the benefactor behind this award. The goal is to support gifted students and to help in financially hard situations. Therefore scholarships are granted to students enrolled in Creative Arts, Performing Arts, Music or Musical Science at the Public University for Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart. There are three scholarship variations. First: One-time installment to overcome financial hardship in the initial semesters. Second: Scholarships for up to three semesters. Third: Name-Scholarships after the completion of programs not exceeding 4 semesters.
Students enrolled in Creative Arts, Performing Arts, Music or Musical Science at the Public University for Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart may apply. Financial indigence has to be shown. Academic performance is the main selection criterion.