CBS College Program/CBS Talent Award

Incoming students joining the CBS College Program Intake 2026

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

The award honors students who demonstrate academic potential, international collaboration, leadership, and a willingness to represent the CBS College Program.

Who can apply?

Applicants must be

  • international students enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering (International) program at KIT
  • participants in the CBS College Program during the 2026/27 academic year. Students with indirect admission are also eligible to apply. Scholarship awards are subject to successful completion of the Eligibility Examination and final admission to the degree program.

Purpose of the Scholarship

The CBS Talent Award 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:

  • Strong academic performance and potential;
  • Engagement in international and intercultural environments;
  • Commitment to an inclusive student community;
  • Initiative, leadership, and active involvement beyond the classroom;
  • 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, and 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 Academic Excellence (e.g. school grades, SAT Test results) 40
  Motivation Statement 10
CBS Marketing Project Participation in the CBS Media Day (date and time will be announced after you submitted your application) 30
  Ambassador Potential (enthusiasm, authenticity, fit for CBS - will be judged during Media Day) 20
Ambassador Commitment Commitment to complete at least three ambassador activities during the first academic year
(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.

How to apply

Application Deadline: September 15th, 2026
How to apply: Fill out the form below before the application deadline.

CBS Research Talent Award Application

Personal Data
* Gender



Academic Information
* Pre-Semester needed


Students who have indirect admission: Scholarship awards in that case are subject to successful completion of the Eligibility Examination and final admission to the degree program.
Scholarship Eligibility
* Will you be enrolled in the CBS College Program for the Academic Year 2026/27?


CBS Marketing Project
Applicants will have the opportunity to participate in a CBS Media Day, where the CBS Marketing Team will record a short testimonial/interview. Further information, including the available dates, time slots, location, and filming concept, will be announced after the application deadline.

Terms and Conditions Research Talent Challenge
* General Terms and Conditions

* Consent for the scholarship committee to review academic records and essay submission for evaluation purposes.

* I understand that scholarship recipients are expected to fulfill the ambassador activities and scholarship commitments outlined in the scholarship guidelines.


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