Partially funded

Oskar-Karl-Forster-Stipendium (learning materials grant)

University of Bamberg, Germany

Scholarship overview

Each year the University of Bamberg receives funds from the Oskar-Karl-Forster Foundation. From these it can award one-off grants to its students for books and other learning materials.

Besides books, other necessary materials such as laptops or participation in an excursion can be supported. Awards go in order of receipt of applications.

Award Information

  • You are entitled to BAföG.
  • You study at the University of Bamberg and are at least in your second subject semester.
  • A lecturer must confirm that the planned purchases are appropriate and that your studies so far have been in good order.
  • One-off grant of at least EUR 100 and at most EUR 500; can be granted once.
  • Purchases above EUR 500 can still be subsidised up to EUR 500.
  • Funds must be used for the stated purpose within the deadline in the award notice and proven with receipts; second-hand books are allowed with an invoice.
  1. Download and complete the application form (book grant or other learning materials) and submit it in writing to the Studierendenkanzlei.
  2. Attach a copy of the current BAföG notice (page 1 only) and the current enrolment certificate.
  3. Have a lecturer confirm the purpose and your proper progress, by signature or an informal email to the Studierendenkanzlei.
  4. Wait for the reply before buying anything.
  5. After approval, buy within the set deadline and submit receipts.

Contact

Studierendenkanzlei, Studienförderung, Kapuzinerstrasse 25 (rear building), 96047 Bamberg; +49 951 863-1266.

Official links

Documents you will need

  • Application form (book grant or other learning materials)
  • Copy of current BAföG notice, page 1 only
  • Current enrolment certificate
  • Lecturer confirmation
  • Receipts after purchase

How selection works

Awards are made in order of receipt of applications.

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