STIBET Graduation Scholarships at University of Oldenburg 2026

STIBET Graduation Scholarships at University of Oldenburg 2026:

The STIBET Graduation Scholarships at the University of Oldenburg support international students and doctoral candidates who are expected to successfully complete their degree programme or doctorate within the next year. The scholarship is intended to help recipients focus on their studies or doctoral research, maintain good academic performance, and successfully complete their programme.

Eligibility Criteria for STIBET Graduation Scholarships 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 be expected to successfully complete their degree programme or doctorate within the next year.
• Applicant must demonstrate good academic performance or good progress with their doctoral project.
• Applicant must demonstrate financial need.
• 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 be a language-course participant, exchange student, or part-time student.
• Applicant must not hold German citizenship in addition to their international status.
• Applicant should ideally demonstrate active involvement in society and/or university politics.

Application Process for the STIBET Graduation Scholarships 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.

Value of the Scholarship:

• Scholarships of up to €500 per month are generally awarded for 3–4 months.
• The exact amount and duration depend on the available funding.
• Scholarships are awarded every six months.

Award Criteria:

• Academic achievements
• Expected graduation within the next year
• Quality of the letter of motivation
• Reference letter
• Voluntary work for the public good is desirable

Notes:

• Scholarship holders are generally permitted to work while receiving the scholarship.
• The combined total of gross earnings from paid employment and each scholarship instalment must not exceed €1,595 for students and €1,903 for doctoral candidates.