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Overview

At Osnabrueck University, students can apply annually for a Deutschlandstipendium scholarship, a Landesstipendium Niedersachsen scholarship and a Foerderpreis funding award alongside each other. These lines complement the federal Deutschlandstipendium and are announced through the university's costs, scholarships and funding pages.

Provider

State of Lower Saxony scholarship line and funding award administered via Osnabrueck University

Type

university Scholarship

Degree Levels

Bachelor, Master

Benefits & Financial Support

Eligibility Requirements

  • Enrolled students of Osnabrueck University
  • detailed conditions published with each annual call.

What This Scholarship Covers

General Funding

Financial support the provider does not itemise further

In the provider's words

  • financial support for enrolled students

How to Apply

1

Check Eligibility

Verify you meet the nationality, degree level, academic, and language requirements listed above.

2

Prepare Documents

Gather your academic transcripts, degree certificates, CV, letters of recommendation, language certificates, and motivation letter.

3

Find a Programme

Identify the German university and programme you want to study. Some scholarships require university admission before applying.

4

Submit Application

Apply through the official application portal before the deadline. Upload all required documents as PDFs.

5

Interview & Selection

If shortlisted, attend an interview (may be online). Selection committees assess academic merit, motivation, and fit.

6

Receive Decision

Scholarship decisions typically arrive 3-6 months after the deadline. If awarded, complete visa and enrolment procedures.

Application Document Checklist

  • Completed application form
  • Curriculum vitae (CV / resume)
  • Motivation letter / statement of purpose
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree certificate
  • Academic transcripts with grades
  • Language proficiency certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, TestDaF, or DSH)
  • Letter(s) of recommendation from university professors
  • Valid passport copy
  • Passport-sized photograph
  • University admission letter (if already accepted)

Note: Exact document requirements vary. Always check the official scholarship page for the definitive list.

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Quick Facts

Duration
Annual application cycle
Degree Levels
Bachelor Master

Frequently Asked Questions About the Landesstipendium Niedersachsen and Foerderpreis

The stipend amount varies depending on your degree level and programme. Check the official scholarship page for current rates.
Enrolled students of Osnabrueck University; detailed conditions published with each annual call.
Deadlines vary by programme and year. Check the official website for the most current application dates.
Yes, Indian students can typically apply for this scholarship. Germany actively encourages applications from international students worldwide.
This scholarship covers: financial support for enrolled students.
To apply: (1) Check you meet the eligibility requirements, (2) Prepare all required documents including transcripts, CV, motivation letter, and language certificates, (3) Submit your application through the official portal before the deadline. Apply at: https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/en/studying/costs-scholarships-and-funding

Other University Scholarships

Landesstipendium Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony State Scholarship)

State of Lower Saxony, administered by Osnabrueck University

The Landesstipendium Niedersachsen is awarded based on higher education entrance qualification grades. For foreign students with equivalent performance, the deg...

Not specified (aligned with state scholarship rates)
Bachelor, Master
One year; renewable within standard period of study
Deadline: Annual call (typically aligned with Deutschlandstipendium application period)
Foreign students: need considered; German students: grade-based
Living costs

Foerderpreis (Funding Award) of Osnabrueck University

Osnabrueck University (internal funding award)

The Foerderpreis is an annual funding award that students at Osnabrueck University can apply for alongside the Deutschlandstipendium and Landesstipendium. Detai...

Not specified (varies by annual call)
Bachelor, Master
One year per award
Deadline: Annual call (check university funding page)
Prize money

Sozialfonds fuer Osnabruecker Studierende (SOS) e.V. - Emergency Aid

Sozialfonds fuer Osnabruecker Studierende (SOS) e.V. (Social Fund for Osnabrueck Students)

If local or international students at Osnabrueck University or Osnabrueck University of Applied Sciences find themselves in a temporary financial emergency thro...

Emergency aid (amount varies by case, short-term)
Bachelor, Master, State examination, Doctorate
Short-term emergency support
Deadline: Rolling (emergency applications anytime)
Emergency aid