Volunteering is a kind of work that is carried out on a voluntary basis, for the common good and without receiving a salary. It can take place in many areas – in a non-profit organisation, in an association, inside and outside the university. Examples of volunteering include:  

• Commitment in the student council (StuRa) or student union (AStA) 
• Active participation in the Buddy programme 
• Homework assistance 
• Commitment as a trainer in a sports club 
• Providing support and translations in dealing with public authorities 
• Commitment in social institutions 

Work as a student assistant or project work as part of your studies are not volunteering.

If you volunteer in an organisation, ask your contact person for proof. 

If you volunteer privately, please describe your activities.

If you have successfully completed courses, but they are not yet listed in your transcript, please write a brief comment stating which courses (number of ECTS, grade) this applies to.

Whether you are allowed to work alongside your studies as a scholarship holder depends on the scholarship. For some scholarships, a financial necessity or a maximum income are selection criteria.

As a rule, you can receive a scholarship and BAföG at the same time. In any case, please make sure to notify the BAföG office of your scholarship. The BAföG office will then check whether your BAföG rate must be reduced as a result.

Whether you can receive two scholarships at the same time depends on the funding institution and the amount of funding for the respective scholarships.