Scholarship of Dr. h. c. Peter Waskönig Stiftung at the University of Oldenburg 2026

Each year the Dr. h. c. Peter Waskönig-Stiftung continues to support students at the University of Oldenburg “who distinguish themselves during their studies through ability, initiative, and responsibility”.  

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 31, 2026
• Study LevelMasters , Undergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Oldenburg
• City to studyLower Saxony
• School to studyUniversity of Oldenburg
• Course to study
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• The foundation supports students via financial and material contributions, in particular through the awarding of six-months’ scholarships in the amount of 650,00 € per month.  

Requirements

Applicants have to meet the following qualification:

• enrolled as a student at the University of Oldenburg
• no Ph.D students

Selection Process

The application and selection process works as follows:

1. Applications are accepted only during the application period (see on the right). Applications are to be addressed to the president of the University, but are to be handed in digitally to the Servicepoint Scholarships.
2. After the the application deadline all applications are examined by the Servicepoint Scholarships. Where required, missing documents are requested – usually via e-mail.
3. The president of the University of Oldenburg and a another member of the board of trustees make a preliminary selection of suitable candidates studying for Bachelor and Master degrees. That selection is then presented to the other members of the board of trustees.
4. At the meeting of the board of trustees the year’s scholarship holders are determined using a score system.
5. Shortly afterward, applicants receive notice of the outcome.
6. The scholarship starts in the beginning of the following semester.
7. In the following weeks, a small award ceremony is held at the Gästehaus of the University. Scholarship holders are invited to a personal meet and greet with the founder and the board of trustees. Attendance of the ceremony is obligatory.

Application Documents

A complete application contains at least the following documents:

• personal cover letter
• short curriculum vitae, including a photo
• certificate of matriculation
• current overview of grades
• certificate of the higher education entrance qualification
• for Master students: copy of the Bachelor's degree
• supporting documents for social commitments, volunteer work, etc.

In writing their applications students are advised to take into consideration that all applicants are, in accordance with the bylaws of the foundation and insofar as practicable, judged in terms of their personality, their academic record and the special achievements they have accomplished in their lives (projects, initiatives, social commitment, etc.).

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are to be addressed to the president of the University, but are to be handed in digitally to the Servicepoint Scholarships.

  Servicepoint Scholarships
  University of Oldenburg / Servicepoint Student and Academic Affairs
  26111 Oldenburg (Oldb)
  Germany

  Email: [email protected].

For more information, kindly visit the University of Oldenburg webpage.