Jakob Mann Scholarship at University of Oldenburg 2026

Jakob Mann Scholarship at University of Oldenburg 2026:

The Jakob Mann Scholarship at the University of Oldenburg supports particularly talented international students and doctoral candidates with outstanding academic or research achievements. The Jakob Mann Foundation provides graduation scholarships as well as a one-year full scholarship for highly talented students and doctoral candidates.

During the funding period, scholarship holders must be registered in Oldenburg or the neighbouring regions. Funding is not available for stays abroad, and any absences must be approved in advance by the Jakob Mann Foundation.

Eligibility Criteria for the Jakob Mann Scholarship at University of Oldenburg 2026:

• Applicant must be an international student or doctoral candidate enrolled at the University of Oldenburg.
• Applicant must be classified as a Bildungsausländer/in, meaning they obtained their university entrance qualification outside Germany.
• Applicant must demonstrate outstanding academic or research achievements or other evidence of giftedness.
• Applicant must be studying in at least their third semester at the University of Oldenburg.
• Applicant must be registered in Oldenburg or the neighbouring regions throughout the funding period.
• Applicant must demonstrate financial need.
• Applicant must demonstrate relevance to the region, such as an intention to pursue a doctorate in Oldenburg or strong regional career prospects.
• Applicant must hold a valid residence permit for the purpose of studying for a degree or completing a doctorate, generally under Section 16 of the German Residence Act (AufenthG).
• Applicant must not receive BAföG at the same time.
• Applicant should ideally demonstrate active involvement in society and/or university politics.
• Applicant must not be a language-course participant, exchange student, or part-time student.
• Applicant must not hold German citizenship in addition to their international status.

Application Process for the Jakob Mann Scholarship at University of Oldenburg 2026:

• Applicant must complete and submit the online application form.
• Applicant must combine all required documents into one PDF file.
• Applicant must name the PDF file using the format Surname_application.
• Applicant must submit a separate complete application for each scholarship if applying for multiple scholarships.
• Applicant must upload the application to the University cloud.
• Applicant must provide the required supporting documents, including:
  • Completed PDF application cover sheet
  • Letter of motivation
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Current academic record showing the average grade, for students
  • Enrolment certificate
  • Copy of residence permit, if applicable
  • Certificate confirming the duration and scope of voluntary work, if applicable
  • Financial self-disclosure and bank statements for the last three months
  • Family income information and supporting documents, where applicable for married applicants
  • Additional evidence depending on the scholarship, such as thesis registration or evidence of special challenges
• Applicant must arrange for a reference letter from their thesis/doctoral supervisor or a lecturer from their degree programme to be sent directly by email to the University.

Value of the Scholarship:

• The scholarship is awarded for a maximum of 12 months.
• Recipients receive up to €1,000 per month.
• The scholarship is awarded once a year, with payments beginning in the winter semester.

Award Criteria:

• Academic achievements or other evidence of giftedness
• Significance to the region
• Letter of motivation
• Reference letter