Oekumenischer Notfonds (Ecumenical Emergency Fund)
Stipend
Up to 3 payments of EUR 500 each (max EUR 1,500 total)
Duration
Up to 3 emergency payments
Level
Bachelor, Master, State examination, Doctorate
Overview
The Ecumenical Emergency Fund, provided by 17 partners of Brot fuer die Welt, supports international students from the Global South and Eastern Europe who find themselves in financial difficulties with payments (3 times a maximum of EUR 500 each). Applicants contact the Protestant Student Community Osnabrueck (ESG). Referenced on Osnabrueck University funding page for international students.
Provider
Brot fuer die Welt (Bread for the World) - 17 partner organisations, contact via Protestant Student Community Osnabrueck (ESG)
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
International students from Global South and Eastern Europe
Degree Levels
Bachelor, Master, State examination, Doctorate
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
Up to 3 payments of EUR 500 each (max EUR 1,500 total)
Eligibility Requirements
- International students from Global South/Eastern Europe at Osnabrueck University in financial difficulties
- contact via Protestant Student Community (ESG) Osnabrueck.
What This Scholarship Covers
Emergency Aid
Hardship grants or interest-free loans for acute need
In the provider's words
- emergency financial support for international students from Global South/Eastern Europe
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
- Up to 3 payments of EUR 500 each (max EUR 1,500 total)
- Duration
- Up to 3 emergency payments
- Degree Levels
- Bachelor Master State examination Doctorate
- Who Can Apply
- International students from Global South and Eastern Europe
Frequently Asked Questions About the Oekumenischer Notfonds (Ecumenical Emergency Fund)
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