Niedersachsenstipendium (Lower Saxony Scholarship) - Universitaet Goettingen
by Land Niedersachsen administered by Georg-August-Universitaet Goettingen
Level
bachelor, master, state examination, diploma
Deadline
Annually 1 - 30 September
Overview
State scholarship applied for via the same online portal and the same September window as the Deutschlandstipendium, but requiring a separate application. It specifically aims to support first-generation students, students from educationally underrepresented backgrounds, and students facing difficult circumstances due to flight. Receipt excludes simultaneous Deutschlandstipendium funding.
Provider
Land Niedersachsen administered by Georg-August-Universitaet Goettingen
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
Not stated on the reviewed pages
Degree Levels
bachelor, master, state examination, diploma
Benefits & Financial Support
Eligibility Requirements
- Enrolled Goettingen students applying separately in the shared scholarship portal during the annual September window
- priority given to first-generation and educationally disadvantaged students and refugee-background students
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
- Degree Levels
- bachelor master state examination diploma
- Deadline
- Annually 1 - 30 September
- Who Can Apply
- Not stated on the reviewed pages
Frequently Asked Questions About the Niedersachsenstipendium (Lower Saxony Scholarship) - Universitaet Goettingen
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