DAAD 2021 STIBET scholarships for international students and doctoral candidates

The 2021 applications for STIBET scholarships for international students and doctoral candidates is now open. Interested and eligible students are hereby invited to apply to support their study in Germany.

The International Office uses STIBET funds of the German Academic Exchange Service DAAD to award scholarships of up to EUR 400 per month for 3 to 4 months to international students and doctoral candidates who wish to complete their studies/ doctorate within the next two years.

• Table of Content
• About German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
• STIBET scholarships for international students and doctoral candidates
• Aim and Benefits of STIBET scholarships for international students and doctoral candidates
• Requirements for STIBET scholarships for international students and doctoral candidates Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

DAAD scholarship in Germany is a private, federally funded and state-funded, self governing national agency of the institutions of higher education in Germany, representing 365 German higher education institutions (100 universities and technical universities, 162 general universities of applied sciences, and 52 colleges of music and art) [2003]. The DAAD itself does not offer programs of study or courses, but awards competitive, merit-based grants for use toward study and/or research in Germany at any of the accredited German institutions of higher education. It also awards grants to German...... continue reading

STIBET scholarships for international students and doctoral candidates

Application Deadline	10 Jun 2021
Country to study	Germany
School to study	Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg
Type	Postgraduate
Sponsor	German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of STIBET scholarships for international students and doctoral candidates

• Scholarships of up to EUR 400 per month are awarded for 3 to 4 months.
• Successful applicant may take up one or more part-time jobs which earn him or her not more than EUR 450 before taxes per month
• Scholarship for the respective month may be reduced by the difference in recipient’s part-time job earnings as per DAAD requirements.

Requirements for STIBET scholarships for international students and doctoral candidates Qualification

• All international students and doctoral candidates who expect to complete their studies within the next two years are eligible to apply.
• Residence permit for study purposes or the purpose of a doctorate (in general according to Section 16 of the German Residence Act – AufenthG)
• Monthly income during the scholarship period may not exceed EUR 450
• The prerequisites are good academic performance; pro-bono/ voluntary work inside or outside the university is a plus.

Application Deadline

June 10, 2021

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) on uol.de to apply

Your application consist of three steps. Please note that all required steps have to be completed by the application deadline.

Step 1: Online Application: Complete the online application form (the link to the online application form is only activated during the application period)

Step 2: Upload Application Documents: Candidates should uploaded their application documents in a single PDF file to the university’s cloud storage [the file should be named: STIBET_last-name_first-name.pdf ]. The following documents are required;

• Completed application form (pdf)
• Motivation letter(justification of the application)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Transcript with grade average (students) or letter of acceptance of doctorate committee (doctoral candidates)
• Enrolment certificate
• Copy of the residence permit
• Copy of the registration of the thesis with the Examinations Office (students; if available yet) OR letter of acceptance of doctorate committee (doctoral candidates)
• If available: proof of pro-bono work (brief confirmation of scope and duration)
• If you are married: information about your family’s total income, including proof, if available

Step 3: Reference letter from supervisor by e-mail: In order to complete your application, candidates should request a letter of reference from their thesis or doctorate supervisor or from a lecturer of their study programme sent by e-mail by the author to [email protected]

For more details, visit Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg website.