STIBET Graduation Scholarships at the University of Oldenburg 2026

This scholarship aims to support students with successfully completing their degree programmes within one year and with focusing on their studies and their academic performance.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 30, 2026
• Value500 euros per month
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Oldenburg
• City to studyLower Saxony
• School to studyUniversity of Oldenburg
• Course to study
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• 500 euros per month

Requirements

• International students and doctoral candidates enrolled at the University of Oldenburg who will successfully complete their degree programmes within the next year (specifically, Bildungsausländer*innen, international students who gained their matriculation qualification outside of Germany). Language course participants, exchange students, part-time students and international students who also have German citizenship are not eligible for STIBET funding.
• Good performance in degree programme/good progress with doctoral project
• Financial need
• Active involvement in society and/or in university politics is desired
• Residence permit valid for the purpose of studying for a degree or completing a doctorate. This usually means a permit granted pursuant to Section 16 Residence Act (AufenthG) for “residence for educational purposes”.

Selection Process

• Step 1: Complete the online application form and send it off. 
• Step 2: Upload your application documents to the university’s cloud storage system.
• Step 3: Reference by email from a lecturer: In addition to the above-mentioned documents, we require a reference letter from the supervisor of your thesis or doctorate or a lecturer from your degree programme. The report must be sent by email to [email protected] by the author. 

Application Documents

1. Completed pdf application cover sheet 
2. Letter of motivation
3. Curriculum vitae
4. Current academic record showing average grade (for students)
5. Enrolment certificate
6. Copy of residence permit, if applicable
7. If you are a volunteer: Certificate on the duration and scope of the voluntary work
8. Financial self-disclosure and bank statements for the last three months, for married persons information on family income and supporting documents if applicable
9. Further evidence depending on the scholarship (e.g. registration of the thesis with the examination office, evidence of any special challenges)

Application Deadline

How To Apply

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