DAAD End-of-Studies Scholarship

As part of the "STIBET" program, Osnabrück University’s International Office will award End-of-Studies Scholarships (promoted by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and financed by the Federal Foreign Office) to international students in 2026. The scholarship amounts to a one-time payment of €500 in October 2026 for the winter semester 2026/2027.

Eligibility and selection criteria

Target group

International students who are enrolled into a degree program at Osnabrück University (Bachelor, Master, Staatsexamen) and who are set to successfully finish their studies within a year of application.

Not eligible

  • Students in postgraduate, complementary and PhD study programs
  • Students who are currently receiving similar national or international grants or scholarships
  • Students who have previously been awarded an End-of-Studies Scholarship

Selection criteria

  • Financial situation/need
  • Additional non-self-inflicted financial stress (e.g. loss of job)
  • Quality of letter of motivation
  • Grades and academic achievement
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Application documents

  •  Application form (PDF, 365 kB)
  • CV
  • Transcript of Records from HISInOne
  • Letter of motivation in which you outline what makes you a suitable candidate for the End of Studies Scholarship, especially regarding your financial and personal situation

Application deadline

Complete applications may be submitted as a single PDF-file via e-mail to  Rouven Brinkmann by September 11, 2026.

Contact

Rouven Brinkmann, (they/them)

International Office

Neuer Graben 27
49074 Osnabrück

Room:
19/112

 +49 541 969-4625

 rbrinkmann@uos.de