From winter semester 2008/2009 onwards Faculty IV - School of Humanities and Social Sciences annually invites ten tenders to outstanding Master students (always in the winter term).

Master students can apply provided that

• they are obliged to pay tuition fees according to §11 (NHG) Lower Saxony University Law, and
• they studied one of the Bachelor courses offered or hold a comparable degree, or graduated with honours or grade A at Oldenburg University or at another university, and
• are enrolled in a Faculty IV Master programme.

Grant amount, funding period and deadline

The grant is equivalent to the amount of the tuition fees according to § 11 NHG for two semesters (one year) and upon application, each eligible for one academic year. A one-time extension for two semesters (one year) is possible.

The application has to be submitted to the dean of study ´s office of Faculty IV by 15^th December.

The decision of the Master Scholarship award is made by the deanery after participation of the teaching units according to the principle of selecting the best; in case of same excellent applications, it will be decided by lot. The decision will be communicated in writing within a reasonable time; there will be no explanatory statement in both cases, neither in case of refusal nor approval.

In addition to the informal application please hand in:

• the certificate of matriculation
• the sworn statement that no other refunds are made for tuition fees from public funds or charities
• evidence of proper studies with very good academic records
• your bachelor degree or comparable work along with a verification to have passed with grade A 'very good' (better than 1,5)
• a letter of recommendation of a professor or associate professor

In addition, for applications from third semester onwards (extension):

• evidence of proper studies of the first two semesters with excellent examination results
• a revised approach to the thesis (max. two to three pages with opinion/ comments of the supervisor)

A proper study requires at least 75% of the academic performance according to the examination regulations. In case proof can not be submitted with the application, for which students are not responsible, a period of grace may be granted.

Please contact: Dean´s Office / Administration