Deadline: 15-Oct-2026
The Haniel Scholarship Program is designed to develop future leaders in sustainable business management. It supports postgraduate education abroad combined with practical internship experience, helping scholars understand how businesses can achieve long-term success through sustainability-driven strategies.
The program emphasizes innovation, entrepreneurial thinking, and values-based leadership in modern corporate environments.
Key Focus Areas
- Sustainable business management
- Intergenerational sustainability strategies
- Future-oriented corporate governance
- Entrepreneurial success through sustainability
- Socially responsible business practices
- Innovation beyond conventional management approaches
- Social impact and transformation through business
- Development of values-driven professional networks
- Entrepreneurial and leadership skill development
Program Objectives
The scholarship aims to:
- Develop expertise in sustainable business models
- Promote long-term corporate responsibility and resilience
- Strengthen interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial thinking
- Encourage socially and environmentally responsible leadership
- Build international academic and professional networks
- Combine academic learning with real-world business experience
Funding Details
Selected scholars receive comprehensive financial support, including:
- Monthly scholarship:
- €1,200 for studies in European countries
- €1,500 for studies in the UK, USA, and most non-European countries
- Tuition fees:
- Up to 2 years of coverage
- Up to €14,000 per year (UK and USA)
- Up to €10,000 per year (other countries)
- One-time allowances:
- €500 starting allowance
- €1,000 travel allowance
Additional Benefits
- Admission to the German National Academic Foundation
- Admission to the Haniel Foundation
- Access to international academic and professional networks
- Internship opportunities in companies, including Haniel Group
- Exposure to global sustainability and business practices
Program Structure
The scholarship includes:
- Postgraduate studies abroad in business-related fields
- Focus on sustainable and future-oriented management content
- Internationally recognized additional qualification
- Internship placement of 2 to 3 months
- Possible internship within Haniel Group companies
- Total duration: 12 to 22 months
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Have completed an excellent university degree (Bachelor’s or higher)
- Demonstrate strong interest in sustainable business practices through:
- Academic work, or
- Extracurricular involvement
- Be from any academic discipline
- Show academic excellence and leadership potential
Eligibility for Non-German Applicants
Non-German citizens may apply if they meet one of the following:
- Obtained university entrance qualification in Germany or a German school abroad
- Are considered equivalent under §8 BAföG regulations
- Hold EU or Swiss citizenship and completed their degree in Germany
Internship Component
The internship is a core part of the program:
- Duration: 2 to 3 months
- Can be completed in international or German companies
- May include placement within the Haniel Group
- Focus on applying sustainability and business knowledge in real-world settings
Why This Program Matters
The Haniel Scholarship Program is important because it:
- Develops future leaders in sustainable business
- Promotes integration of sustainability into corporate strategy
- Supports international academic and professional development
- Encourages innovation in responsible entrepreneurship
- Builds global networks of sustainability-focused professionals
- Bridges academic learning with practical industry experience
Conclusion
The Haniel Scholarship Program offers a fully supported pathway for talented graduates to specialize in sustainable business management through international study and internships. By combining academic excellence, practical experience, and a strong sustainability focus, the program prepares future leaders to drive responsible and innovative change in global business environments.
For more information, visit Haniel Foundation.