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Women in Leadership at WHU

International Women's Day 2024

Studying at WHU

Join our diverse and inspiring study environment

We support our students to become open-minded and unbiased leaders. At WHU participants in the study programs are challenged to reflect on their soft and leadership skills and work on their personal development to prepare them for their future working lives in international and diverse environments.

#InspiringInclusion

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Rebecca Stallbaumer
Senior Manager DEI & Sustainability
"I want to encourage all the women at WHU to be the first ones to speak up and ask all those questions that they might have and really be part of the conversation."
Yasmin Jost
Manager Student Office Bachelor & Master Programs
"I will keep an open mind. Be free of assumptions and opinions. I want to listen to others and be curious about their opinions and minds."
Lais Cunha
Marketing & Admissions Manager Executive Education
"Coming from Brazil, living in the US and now Germany, I know how much inclusion matters. I want to inspire people around me to follow their dreams by being open minded and a good listener. "
Prof. Dr. Nadine Kammerlander
Associate Dean DEI & Sustainabilty
"For 2024, we plan to anchor inclusion into the strategy of the university and, at the same time, engage in certain practices and activities that foster inclusion in our day-to-day business."
Conrad Homm
Doctoral Student, Chair of Strategy and Marketing
"To #InspireInclusion means being willing to adapt and change my own behaviors so I can make everyone around me feel comfortable and welcome."
Diana Stasch
Welcome Center Manager
"I’d like to #InspireInclusion by treating people with kindness and respect, so by being a humanist."
Johann Kunz
Student, Master in Entrepreneurship 2025
"In 2024, I will #InspireInclusion by promoting respect and empathy among students and staff. "
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Scholarships

Diversity is of very high value to WHU. We are convinced that no one who has qualified to study at WHU should be denied a place at our school on the basis of their personal financial situation. For this reason, WHU offers a range of support and financing options under the umbrella of diversity. This ensures that everyone can study at WHU after a successful application process.

This partial scholarship is awarded annually by In Praxi to MSc students from non-EU countries. In the last 10 years a total of 30 persons have been supported. 

As a leading academic institution with a strong DNA in innovation and entrepreneurship, WHU is committed to help close the gender gap in the start-up scene and is launching the WHU Female Founders Scholarship. This scholarship is a unique opportunity for female students in the Master in Entrepreneurship Program who are passionate about entrepreneurship and eager to make an impact in the German and worldwide entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The scholarship is about developing exceptional talent and empowering women to undertake entrepreneurial action. By providing access to both first class education and a unique network, WHU aims to bring the best of female talent and add value to the digital economy. We aspire to grow female leaders not only by providing monetary assistance, but also offering the best tools and personal support to succeed after graduation.

With the WHU Women in Finance scholarship, we want to support young and ambitious women to achieve their goals and to improve the career prospects of women in the finance industry.

Female talents remain underrepresented in the finance sector. By providing a rigorous curriculum that provides the essential knowledge in finance as well as a diverse network, we wish to empower young women and provide them with the skills needed to start a successful career in the finance industry.

The scholarship is awarded on a rolling basis. Each scholarship covers 25% of tuition at WHU.

Download application form

The Global IB Scholarship targets high-performing students studying the IB Diploma from across the globe, and offers them access to WHU with financial support. A total of five scholarships are available for 5 different regions: Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and South America (excluding students with German citizenship). The amount awarded is 20% of the semester fee.

Please note:

  • The number of scholarships is limited - there is no entitlement to a scholarship even if the prerequisites are met (Exception: For BaFöG entitlement or maximum exceeding of the BaFöG assessment limit of EUR 7,670, a partial waiver for German citizens is guaranteed).
  • All documents necessary for the application, in particular the application form for a scholarship and the proof of need, must be submitted by 15 June of the year in which you start your studies at WHU.
  • WHU reserves the right to revoke a scholarship if at any time the student behaves in a way that is incompatible with the value of the school. WHU may also reclaim tuition reductions if the student has made false statements in the application.

Download scholarship application form

WHU is extending its Master of Science portfolio by offering the Master in International Business program. The program will start in September 2021. This program targets candidates holding a Bachelor degree in a business-related field or with a business minor.

Our Master in International Business opens the door to a global mindset needed for a career in management working with international teams. The program blends academic excellence with practical applications, allowing you to explore theory in the context of real-life cases.

Be one of the first 10 students of our new MSc program and  receive the WHU International Business Leaders Scholarship. The scholarships are awarded 'first come, first served'. Together with your study offer, the Admissions Team will inform you on the receipt of the scholarship. The scholarship amounts to 25% of the tuition fees.

The Excellence and Diversity Scholarship is aimed at Non-EU students demonstrating excellent academic merit, who are looking to pursue studies at WHU. This may be combined with other BSc scholarships. Students receive a waiver of the non-EU tuition fees and pay only the EU tuition fees.

The Bachelor Women in Business Scholarship aims to assist qualified women, wishing to study at WHU with additional financial support. The scholarship is awarded to outstanding female applicants, who can demonstrate academic merit and motivation in the field of business. This scholarship is 20% of regular tuition fees per semester. It can be combined with all other scholarships.

WHU MBA Program offers one 50% tuition scholarship to a top female applicant to the MBA Program (Full-Time and Part-Time) per year. The recipient is chosen from all applicants for the WHU Women in Business Scholarship.

The In Praxi Women in Business Scholarship is another scholarship provided by the In Praxi Alumni Association of WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management. It aims at helping excellent female candidates from foreign countries pursue their studies at WHU with financial support, and more generally encourages a larger proportion of female applicants to WHU.

The In Praxi Women in Business Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis. Each scholarship will cover 25% of the tuition at WHU.

All of our In Praxi Women in Business Scholarships have already been awarded for the current intake. We are no longer accepting applications for this scholarship.

The Global Community Scholarship is for high performing students and for those who can demonstrate financial need. This scholarship is open to all EU and non-EU students (excluding students with German citizenship). The amount awarded is 20% of the semester fee.

Please note:

  • The number of scholarships is limited - there is no entitlement to a scholarship even if the prerequisites are met (Exception: For BaFöG entitlement or maximum exceeding of the BaFöG assessment limit of EUR 7,670, a partial waiver for German citizens is guaranteed).
  • All documents necessary for the application, in particular the application form for a scholarship and the proof of need, must be submitted by 15 June of the year in which you start your studies at WHU.
  • WHU reserves the right to revoke a scholarship if at any time the student behaves in a way that is incompatible with the value of the school. WHU may also reclaim tuition reductions if the student has made false statements in the application.

Download scholarship application form

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