Landesstipendium Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony state scholarship)
by Land Niedersachsen, administered by Leuphana Universitaet Lueneburg
Stipend
500 EUR one-time
Duration
One winter semester
Level
bachelor, master
Deadline
Annual winter semester application (electronic via awards.leuphana.de)
Overview
The Lower Saxony state scholarship is listed by Leuphana alongside the Deutschlandstipendium as one of its two central student scholarship schemes. Unlike the Deutschlandstipendium round, it refers only to the winter semester; students who receive it cannot apply for the Deutschlandstipendium in the immediately following summer window and vice versa within the same year. For Wintersemester 2025/26: 107 scholarships of 500 EUR one-time. Priority: first-generation students, educationally disadvantaged background, refugee background (esp. Ukraine), social need, volunteer engagement. Requires >=50% CP achieved, above-average grades.
Provider
Land Niedersachsen, administered by Leuphana Universitaet Lueneburg
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
Not stated on the Leuphana pages reviewed
Degree Levels
bachelor, master
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
500 EUR one-time
Eligibility Requirements
- Enrolled Leuphana Bachelor (from 3rd semester) or Master (from 1st semester) in regular study period (+max 2 semesters)
- >=50% CP completed
- above-average grades
- plus at least one priority criterion (first-gen, low parental education, refugee background)
- additional: social hardship, volunteer engagement
What This Scholarship Covers
Living Allowance
Monthly stipend for rent, food, and daily expenses
In the provider's words
- living expenses
How to Apply
Check Eligibility
Verify you meet the nationality, degree level, academic, and language requirements listed above.
Prepare Documents
Gather your academic transcripts, degree certificates, CV, letters of recommendation, language certificates, and motivation letter.
Find a Programme
Identify the German university and programme you want to study. Some scholarships require university admission before applying.
Submit Application
Apply through the official application portal before the deadline. Upload all required documents as PDFs.
Interview & Selection
If shortlisted, attend an interview (may be online). Selection committees assess academic merit, motivation, and fit.
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
- Amount
- 500 EUR one-time
- Duration
- One winter semester
- Degree Levels
- bachelor master
- Deadline
- Annual winter semester application (electronic via awards.leuphana.de)
- Who Can Apply
- Not stated on the Leuphana pages reviewed
Frequently Asked Questions About the Landesstipendium Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony state scholarship)
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