Partially funded

Oskar Karl Forster Scholarship for Books and Learning Materials

Technical University of Munich, Germany

Scholarship overview

This fund, administered by the state of Bavaria on behalf of the late Consul Oskar Karl Forster and made available through TUM, gives financial aid for books and learning materials to students with financial need. It is open to students with German or non-German entrance certificates who are entitled to BAföG.

Award Information

  • Enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at TUM who has completed at least two semesters at TUM.
  • Outstanding academic achievement.
  • Financial need: BAföG recipients automatically qualify; otherwise applicant and parental income must be below 200% of the allowance under section 1 BAföG, reduced by the applicant's own income.
  • No previous support from the Oskar Karl Forster fund.
  • No payment during a leave of absence.
  • Grant of EUR 100 to EUR 500 for books and learning materials.
  • Receipts must be submitted by 31 July (summer semester) or 30 November (winter semester) for payout.
  • Application period winter semester 2026/27: 1 to 15 October 2026.
  • Results by mid-June / mid-November.
  1. Prepare documents as PDFs.
  2. Apply online via the TUM application form.
  3. Submit receipts for books and materials by the deadline.

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Documents you will need

  • Residence permit.
  • Academic transcript from TUMonline (deadline 15 November / 15 May).
  • Signed lecturer recommendation naming the relevant learning materials.
  • Bank statements for all accounts for the last 6 months, with payments explained; certified translation if needed.
  • Income statements of parents or spouse for the last 12 months, translated and not older than one year.
  • If applicable, birth certificates of children and supporting contracts or award notices.

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