MEI / CBS Talent Award
We are pleased to announce the CBS Talent Awards, recognizing academic achievement and dedication to fostering intercultural environments and engagement in the CBS community.
A total scholarship fund of €20,000 is available. The award consists of a scholarship to be used within the CBS College Program, credited toward the program fees. 8 scholarships of €2,500 each will be awarded. Recipients will be selected based on their total score in the evaluation process outlined below.
Who can apply?
Applicants must
- be international students enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering (International) program at KIT
- participants of the CBS College Program during the 2026/27 academic year.
Purpose of the Scholarship
The CBS Scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate academic excellence, an international mindset, and a commitment to building a diverse and supportive community.
Particular consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate:
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Strong academic performance and potential;
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Engagement in international and intercultural environments;
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Commitment to an inclusive student community;
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Initiative, leadership, and active involvement beyond the classroom;
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Interest in serving as ambassadors for the CBS College Program and supporting future international students.
Selection Criteria
Applications are evaluated according to the criteria below, across three phases:
- Application
- CBS Marketing Project
- Ambassador Commitment
Each criterion in the Application and CBS Marketing Project phases is scored individually, for a maximum total of 100 points. Completion of the Ambassador Commitment phase is a mandatory precondition for receiving the award and is not separately scored. The 8 applicants with the highest total scores will each receive a CBS Talent Award.
| Phase | Criterion | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Application | GPA / academic performance of 2.9 or better | 35 |
| Academic achievements (successfully completed at least 15 ECTS for 2nd semester students or 50 ECTS for 4th semester students) |
20 | |
| Community engagement (e.g. Participation in at least 3 workshops/events offered by CBS in 2026) | 15 | |
| CBS Marketing Project | Participation in the CBS Media Day (date and time will be announced after you submitted your application) | 20 |
| Ambassador Potential (enthusiasm, authenticity, fit for CBS) | 10 | |
| Ambassador Commitment | Commitment to complete at least three ambassador activities during 2027 (e.g. being part in Online Info Sessions or Campus Tours for interested students) |
Mandatory |
| Total | 100 |
The decision of the selection committee is final; legal recourse is excluded.
Award and Disbursement
CBS Talent Award recipients will be announced during Orientation Week in October 2026 and honored at a scholarship ceremony in November 2026.
The award will be credited directly to the recipient’s CBS student account in two equal installments during the 2026/27 academic year. Payment of the second installment is subject to continued enrollment, satisfactory academic progress, and fulfillment of scholarship commitments.
Application
Application Deadline: September 15th, 2026
How to apply: Fill out the form below before the application deadline
