Students already enrolled at Paderborn University and future students can now apply for a Deutschlandstipendium scholarship from the OWL Study Fund Foundation. The scholarships amount to 3600 euros per year and are awarded irrespective of income. Interested parties can find detailed information on the website of the Studienfonds OWL and can submit their applications there by 5 May.
Students who are enrolled at Paderborn University, Bielefeld University, Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences, Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences or Detmold University of Music in the coming winter semester 2026/27 or who are interested in studying there can apply for the scholarship now. The payment of the 3600 euros is completely independent of income (including possible BAföG funding) and the money can be used freely.
Germany Scholarship
Each Deutschlandstipendium is funded in equal parts by the federal government (1800 euros) and donations from the sponsors of the OWL Study Fund. The latter include companies, foundations, associations and private individuals from the Ostwestfalen-Lippe region. In addition to financial support, the OWL Study Fund offers a comprehensive non-material support programme in cooperation with its sponsors. Funding is initially granted for two years. After the first year, a performance review is required, which must be passed before the scholarship can be continued in the second year. Applicants can also apply for a third and final year of funding by submitting a new application.
Application process
School and academic achievements, voluntary work and particularly challenging personal circumstances are taken into account when selecting scholarship holders. Community and social commitment or special personal circumstances are also taken into account, e.g. caring for children or relatives in need of care. Overcoming biographical hurdles can also be included in the assessment.
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