Sozialstipendium (Social Scholarship) via Studienfonds OWL
Stipend
EUR 150 per month (EUR 1,800 per year)
Duration
Annual (renewable by re-application)
Level
bachelor, master
Overview
The Sozialstipendium focuses on financial need of applicants. School and academic performance are secondary but study progress must be evident and successful completion expected. Also donation-funded. Amount: EUR 1,800/year (EUR 150/month). Ends annually but re-application possible. Includes extensive ideational programme: company contacts, workshops, seminars, company visits, internship/project placement mediation, cultural events, stipendiat meetings.
Provider
Stiftung Studienfonds OWL
Type
university Scholarship
Degree Levels
bachelor, master
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
EUR 150 per month (EUR 1,800 per year)
Eligibility Requirements
- Financial need primary
- study progress evident and successful completion expected
- enrolled at HSBI (OWL region)
What This Scholarship Covers
Living Allowance
Monthly stipend for rent, food, and daily expenses
Mentoring & Network
Seminars, workshops and access to the funder's network
In the provider's words
- monthly stipend
- extensive ideational programme (company contacts, workshops, internships, cultural events)
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 150 per month (EUR 1,800 per year)
- Duration
- Annual (renewable by re-application)
- Degree Levels
- bachelor master
Frequently Asked Questions About the Sozialstipendium (Social Scholarship) via Studienfonds OWL
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