STIBET scholarships for the promotion of equal opportunities at University of Oldenburg 2026

STIBET Scholarships for the Promotion of Equal Opportunities at University of Oldenburg 2026:

The STIBET Scholarship for the Promotion of Equal Opportunities supports international students and doctoral candidates at the University of Oldenburg who face particular challenges during their studies. The scholarship provides financial assistance to help eligible recipients overcome financial difficulties and continue their education successfully.

Eligibility Criteria for the STIBET Scholarships for the Promotion of Equal Opportunities 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 studying in at least their third semester at the University of Oldenburg.
• Applicant must demonstrate and provide evidence of special challenges during their studies, such as:
  • A refugee background
  • A mental or physical disability, including chronic illness
  • Particular responsibility for children or people requiring nursing care
• 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 Scholarships for the Promotion of Equal Opportunities 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, including 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:

• 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
• 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.