To achieve a successful degree within one year and to focus on your studies and graduation.
Table of Content
Summary
- Application DeadlineJune 30, 2025
- Value€500 per month
- Study LevelMasters , PhD , Undergraduate
- SponsorUniversity of Oldenburg
- City to studyLower Saxony
- School to studyUniversity of Oldenburg
- Eligible CountryAll Countries
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Benefits
- Scholarships of up to EUR 500 per month are generally awarded for 3 to 4 months. The duration and amount of the scholarship depend on the available funds.
Requirements
- International students and doctoral candidates (educational foreigners) enrolled at the University of Oldenburg who will successfully complete their studies within the next year.
- Excellent academic performance or a positive doctoral progress
- Desirable: Significance for the region (e.g., through intention to pursue a doctorate in Oldenburg, career prospects, etc.)
- Desirable: involvement in social or university politics
- Valid residence permit for study purposes or for the purpose of a promotional campaign (usually Section 16 of the Residence Act)
- BAföG recipients are not eligible to apply.
Interview Dates and Process
- Academic achievements (for students based on coursework/grades, for doctoral students based on short reports)
- Graduation within the next year (supported by a report, grade certificate)
- Letter of motivation
- Reference letter
Application Documents
- Completed pdf application cover sheet
- Letter of motivation (justification of the application, relevant information depending on the type of scholarship, e.g. topic of thesis project, volunteer commitment, description of obstacles or hardships, information on personal situation)
- Curriculum vitae
- Current academic record showing average grade (for students)
- Certificate of enrolment
- Copy of residence permit, if applicable
- If available: Evidence of voluntary work (brief confirmation of scope and duration)
- If additional paid work is being pursued: documentation of average monthly income
- Documents required, depending on which scholarship is being applied for
- Confirmation of thesis project registration with Examinations Office (for students; if already available), or notice of acceptance as a candidate by the doctorate committee (doctoral candidates)
- If applicable, documentation and explanation of exceptional hardships resulting from circumstances beyond the applicant’s control Bank statements for the last three months, if married also details of family income and supporting documents, if relevant
- For Jakob Mann graduation scholarship: List of income/expenses (parental support, wages, etc.)
- Detailed letter of motivation, highlighting your outstanding achievements, and explaining how you will benefit the Oldenburg region
- List of income/expenses (parental support, wages, etc.)
Application Deadline
June 30, 2025How To Apply
Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to
University of Oldenburg on uol.de to apply
Step 1: Your application
- Please combine the documents in a consolidated PDF and send them to [email protected]. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- If you are applying for a scholarship from the Jakob Mann Foundation, please address them in your letter of motivation.
Step 2: Reference letter from supervisor by e-mail
In order to complete your application, we need a letter of reference from the supervisor of your thesis or doctorate or from a lecturer of your study programme. This reference letter must be sent by e-mail by the author to [email protected]
The reference letter should answer the following questions:
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How would you judge the applicant's study performance so far?
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When is the applicant roughly going to finish his/her studies or doctorate and what results do you expect from the applicant?
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How would you describe the applicant's personality/situation?
For more information, kindly visit University of Oldenburg scholarship webpage.
