Landesstipendium Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony State Scholarship)
by State of Lower Saxony, administered by Osnabrueck University
Stipend
Not specified (aligned with state scholarship rates)
Duration
One year; renewable within standard period of study
Level
Bachelor, Master
Deadline
Annual call (typically aligned with Deutschlandstipendium application period)
Overview
The Landesstipendium Niedersachsen is awarded based on higher education entrance qualification grades. For foreign students with equivalent performance, the degree of need is taken into account. Can be combined with BAföG (scholarship may be counted as income). Awarded to students enrolled at Osnabrueck University.
Provider
State of Lower Saxony, administered by Osnabrueck University
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
Foreign students: need considered; German students: grade-based
Degree Levels
Bachelor, Master
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
Not specified (aligned with state scholarship rates)
Eligibility Requirements
- Enrolled Osnabrueck University students
- selection based on entrance qualification grades (German) or need (foreign students with equivalent performance)
- BAföG recipients: scholarship may count as income.
What This Scholarship Covers
Living Allowance
Monthly stipend for rent, food, and daily expenses
In the provider's words
- monthly financial grant
- need-based support for international students
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
- Not specified (aligned with state scholarship rates)
- Duration
- One year; renewable within standard period of study
- Degree Levels
- Bachelor Master
- Deadline
- Annual call (typically aligned with Deutschlandstipendium application period)
- Who Can Apply
- Foreign students: need considered; German students: grade-based
Frequently Asked Questions About the Landesstipendium Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony State Scholarship)
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