Landesstipendium Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony State Scholarship)
by Land Niedersachsen (state of Lower Saxony), administered at LUH
Stipend
EUR 500 one-time
Duration
One-off payment
Level
bachelor, master
Deadline
1 November 2026 (application period opens 12 October 2026)
Overview
State scholarship programme of Lower Saxony for talented students, awarded every winter semester. One-time payment of EUR 500. For students enrolled in undergraduate or consecutive master's programmes at LUH who are within the standard period of study and not on leave. Criteria: outstanding grades (official transcript required), talented students from educationally underprivileged backgrounds (neither parent has qualification higher than Hauptschulabschluss), first-generation students, students with refugee background facing difficult study conditions. Application period for 2026/27: 12 October to 1 November 2026 via online portal.
Provider
Land Niedersachsen (state of Lower Saxony), administered at LUH
Type
university Scholarship
Degree Levels
bachelor, master
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
EUR 500 one-time
Eligibility Requirements
- LUH students in undergraduate/consecutive master's programmes within standard study period
- outstanding grades OR educationally underprivileged background OR first-generation student OR refugee background
What This Scholarship Covers
General Funding
Financial support the provider does not itemise further
In the provider's words
- one-time grant
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
- EUR 500 one-time
- Duration
- One-off payment
- Degree Levels
- bachelor master
- Deadline
- 1 November 2026 (application period opens 12 October 2026)
Frequently Asked Questions About the Landesstipendium Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony State Scholarship)
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