Landesstipendium Niedersachsen
Stipend
EUR 500 one-off payment
Duration
One-off payment
Level
Bachelor, Master, State Examination
Deadline
25 September - 15 October 2026 (same window as Deutschlandstipendium)
Overview
One-off state grants prioritised for particularly gifted students from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds, first-generation students, refugees with difficult starting conditions, families under financial strain, or students with outstanding voluntary engagement. Same application window and conditions as the Deutschlandstipendium.
Provider
Niedersaechsisches Ministerium fuer Wissenschaft und Kultur (administered at MHH together with Deutschlandstipendium applications)
Type
university Scholarship
Degree Levels
Bachelor, Master, State Examination
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
EUR 500 one-off payment
Eligibility Requirements
- Enrolled, non-on-leave MHH students in undergraduate and consecutive Master programmes in standard period of study during the respective winter semester
- Bachelor Hebammenwissenschaft students excluded.
What This Scholarship Covers
Living Allowance
Monthly stipend for rent, food, and daily expenses
In the provider's words
- living expenses / general study funding
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-off payment
- Duration
- One-off payment
- Degree Levels
- Bachelor Master State Examination
- Deadline
- 25 September - 15 October 2026 (same window as Deutschlandstipendium)
Frequently Asked Questions About the Landesstipendium Niedersachsen
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