The Stiftung der Deutschen Wirtschaft (SDW), a German foundation, supports young people through its Studienförderwerk Klaus Murmann. If you are interested, the homepage gives a short description and links to a subpage for students and doctoral candidates. This guide explains what the homepage confirms, which details are missing and how to read the information sensibly.
Short answer: According to its homepage, the Stiftung der Deutschen Wirtschaft has supported young people from all educational paths for more than 30 years, currently around 4,400 people. The programme for students is called Studienförderwerk Klaus Murmann. Eligibility, deadlines, selection and funding amounts are not on the homepage. They are on the subpage for students and doctoral candidates (Last updated: October 2026).
Key points at a glance
- According to its own homepage, the foundation has supported young people from all educational paths for more than 30 years.
- The homepage states that around 4,400 people are currently supported. This figure covers all funding areas, not only students.
- The programme for students is called Studienförderwerk Klaus Murmann.
- Eligibility, application deadlines, the selection process and funding amounts are not on the homepage.
- The homepage links to the subpage “For students and doctoral candidates”, which contains the concrete rules.
- The last change to the homepage is dated 14 October 2026.
What the foundation says about itself
The homepage describes the foundation as a funder of young people from all educational paths. This claim is broad, and it says nothing about the requirements for studying. The concrete rules are on the subpage the homepage links to. Anyone who relies only on a summary of the homepage takes a risk when applying.
The homepage describes the Studienförderwerk Klaus Murmann only briefly and says that it picks up at this exact point. It gives the number of people currently supported, but not how many of them are students or how many places a call offers.
What the homepage confirms and what is missing
| Item | According to the homepage | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Programme for students | Studienförderwerk Klaus Murmann | Check the target group on the subpage |
| Number of people supported | Around 4,400 people, all funding areas | Read it as a total, not as a number of places |
| Existence | For more than 30 years | Statement by the foundation itself |
| Eligibility | Not on the homepage | Read the subpage and the call for applications |
| Application deadline | Not on the homepage | Ask for the date directly |
| Funding amount | Not on the homepage | Request it in writing from the organisation |
The table shows how little the homepage offers for a decision. It is an introduction, nothing more. The subpage and a direct enquiry are the way to reliable information.
How to read the subpage for students
Read the subpage with a checklist, so you do not overlook details that matter for your situation. Note for each point whether the information is there, and mark any gaps for your enquiry.
- Target group: stage of study, degree, field of study and age limits.
- Application deadline and route: portal, form or covering letter.
- Documents required under the call for applications.
- Selection process: whether there are interviews and how long a decision takes.
- Funding amount, allowances and additional benefits, and whether income is taken into account.
Why an enquiry is worth it
The homepage is short, and a brief enquiry settles more quickly than any guess about whether your profile fits. Ask concretely: Who belongs to the target group? When is the next application window? Which documents are needed? How long does the selection take, and when will you hear back? These answers let you plan realistically.
An enquiry also protects you from a common mistake. Anyone who prepares an application based only on summaries often misses deadlines or exclusion criteria. The effort pays off, because a careful application carries more weight than a rushed one.
Where it fits in the scholarship landscape
The foundation is one of many providers. For an overview of types and requirements of scholarships, see scholarships overview (in German). It also explains how offers differ and which questions to ask for each.
If you want to combine a scholarship with BAföG, compare the rules of both. The basics of BAföG are explained in BAföG 2026: Eligibility, Amount and Repayment Explained, and tax questions on scholarships in scholarship taxation (in German).
Frequently asked questions
What does “support from all educational paths” mean?
The homepage speaks of young people from all educational paths. What this means for your studies is set out on the subpage for students and doctoral candidates. The homepage alone is not enough to answer that.
How current is the information?
The homepage shows 14 October 2026 as its last change. The subpage can carry a different date. Pay attention to dates and status when you read, and ask if something is unclear.
Is there a grade limit?
The homepage does not give a grade limit. Clarify this before you spend time on documents. If you do not know the answer, you cannot judge your chances realistically.
Is there funding for doctoral candidates?
The homepage links to a subpage for students and doctoral candidates. Whether and how doctoral candidates are funded is set out there. The financing routes around a doctorate are covered in PhD funding options (in German).
What to do now
- Open the subpage for students and doctoral candidates and note target group, deadlines and documents.
- Check whether your situation matches the information before you spend time on documents.
- Write a short enquiry with concrete questions about funding amount, selection and dates.
- Compare the offer with other scholarships and with BAföG before you decide.
Related guides
- scholarships overview (in German)
- how to apply for scholarships (in German)
- scholarship taxation (in German)
- BAföG 2026: Eligibility, Amount and Repayment Explained
- PhD funding options (in German)
Sources: Stiftung der Deutschen Wirtschaft, homepage (accessed October 2026)
Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
