Partially funded

OM-Stipendium (Oldenburger Münsterland Scholarship) at the University of Vechta

University of Vechta, Germany

Scholarship overview

The OM-Stipendium has been funded since 2024/25 by the districts of Vechta and Cloppenburg and the City of Vechta. It supports talented students with strong study results who are tied to the region. 7 awards were given for 2025/26.

It uses the same application procedure as the Deutschlandstipendium, but a student cannot hold both at the same time.

Award Information

  • Be enrolled at the University of Vechta in any subject and not beyond the standard period of study, or be a prospective student who will start at Vechta.
  • Show very good results at university or school.
  • Doctoral candidates are excluded.
  • No award if you already receive performance-based funding from another institution, with possible exceptions.
  • Preference goes to students who do voluntary work outside the university in the Oldenburger Münsterland, who receive BAföG, or who study Social Work (Bachelor or Master) and are willing to do the recognition year in the administrations of Cloppenburg and Vechta districts.
  • EUR 300 per month as a grant that does not have to be repaid, paid directly by the university.
  • Granted for one year, from October to September, subject to funds.
  • Income-independent; not counted against BAföG.

2026/27 call: 3 July 2026 to 30 July 2026 (23:59); selection committee decision in September 2026.

  1. Fill in the joint online application form for the Deutschlandstipendium and OM-Stipendium during the call period.
  2. Upload all documents as one PDF.
  3. Submit before the deadline.

Official links

Documents you will need

  • Motivation letter, at most 2 pages.
  • Tabular CV.
  • Proof of voluntary work and of special personal circumstances, if claimed.
  • First-year applicants: evidence of special achievement or talent; Master's applicants: first degree certificate with at least grade 2.0.

Contact: [email protected].

How selection works

  • Primary criterion: grade average (previous degree for Master's students).
  • Secondary criteria: voluntary work and personal circumstances, documented.
  • OM preferences as listed under eligibility.

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