History
The Hochschule für Jüdische Studien Heidelberg (HfJS) was founded in 1979. It is supported by the Central Council of the Jews in Germany (Zentralrat der Juden in Deutschland), financed through the local and federal government and is a fully recognized and accredited institution of higher learning. Nowhere else in Europe can Jewish studies be pursued in comparable breadth and depth.
Education
The HfJS offers a variety of courses of study. The course listings range from Biblical Studies, Rabbinics, Jewish Art history, and Jewish Philosophy to programs in community work and rabbinic training.
Research
As a research university with international reach, Heidelberg University holds the strong theoretical and methodological competence evident in its subjects and disciplinary cultures as fundamental to its scientific endeavours. In addition to its disciplinary strengths, however, the university also acknowledges its social responsibilities and special potential to effectively address, through interdisciplinary cooperation, complex problems critical to the progress of humanity.
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College of Jewish Studies Heidelberg Scholarships
College of Jewish Studies Heidelberg Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to College of Jewish Studies Heidelberg. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
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Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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1400 EUR
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Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) • DAAD
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1300 EUR
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Fully Funded DAAD EPOS Scholarship
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500 EUR
Deadline
04 Jul 2026
EU Mobility Programme for Myanmar
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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300 EUR
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The Deutschlandstipendium at German Universities
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3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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Various benefits
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
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Various benefits
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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
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1200 EUR
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Karl Schmidt Rottluff Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
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5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1400 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) • DAAD
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1300 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Fully Funded DAAD EPOS Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 EUR
Deadline
04 Jul 2026
EU Mobility Programme for Myanmar
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
300 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
The Deutschlandstipendium at German Universities
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Karl Schmidt Rottluff Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
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Library services
The library contains one of the biggest collections of Judaica material in Germany and includes works from all disciplines within Jewish Studies from 16th to the 21st centuries. The library serves not only the needs of students and academic staff of the HfJS and the University of Heidelberg but is also open to interested members of the public as a reference library.
Accreditation
With its accredited heiQUALITY system, Heidelberg University implemented a comprehensive quality management system that covers the full breadth of its activities and services.
College of Jewish Studies Heidelberg Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Germany Country
Aachen City