What can funding be used for?

Depending on the requirements of the degree programme, funding is provided for e.g. books, software or computers. The necessity must be confirmed by the responsible professor or lecture.

For doctoral students, printing costs for dissertations are also funded.

Which costs are not supported?

e.g. printing costs (except for dissertations), printers, smartphones

Latest news

The deadline for the 2024 application has ended.

frequently asked questions

What are the requirements?

  • studying at least in the 2nd semester Bachelor, Master or doctorate at a Bavarian university
  • not in a holiday term at the time of application
  • you must be in need
  • you have not yet received the Oskar Karl Forster Scholarship (only possible once during your Bachelor's, Master's or doctoral studies)

Note: The Oskar-Karl-Forster scholarship is awarded irrespective of religious affiliation and nationality.

Application form and supporting documents

  • a completed and signed application form (electronic signatures are accepted).
  • learning material list signed by a resposible professor or lecture (see application form), also possible electronically
  • certificate of Study
  • curriculum Vitae
  • confirmation of grades
  • proof of income

Proof of income

1. students living with parent(s):

  • BAföG- notice 

OR:

  • own salary slips or bank statements for at least three consecutive months
  • proof of scholarships/social aid/support from family or friends (e.g. by bank statements)
  • supporting documents from parents (income tax return for the year before the last year before your application: 2021)
  • if applicable, salary slips of at least three consecutive months of siblings and/or other persons living in the household and showing earnings
  • if applicable, proof of alimony/child support for self and/or own child
     

2. students with own place of residence: 

  • BAföG- notice 

OR:

  • own salary slips or bank statements for at least three consecutive months
  • proof of scholarships/social aid/support from family or friends (e.g. bank statements)
  • evidence of alimony/child support for self and/or own child, if applicable 
  • if applicable, proof of spouse, if living in the same household

 

3. doctoral candidates: 

  • own salary slips or bank statements for at least three consecutive months 
  • proof of scholarships/social aid/support from family or friends (e.g. bank statements)
  • proof of alimony/child support for self and/or own child, if applicable
  • if applicable, proof of spouse, if living in the same household

How does the application process work?

Procedure
- You must submit the application form with all required supporting documents by 28 June 2024 by e-mail. Applications by post will not be accepted.
- If the application is complete, you will receive written feedback after the application deadline as to whether and in what amount you will receive the requested amount.
- You purchase the learning materials specified in the application and submit the invoice to us (invoice must be issued to the applicant*); Invoice date: 1 October 2023 at the earliest.
- After submitting the invoices, you will receive the amount transferred to your account

 

Claudia Werner M.A.

Student Lifecycle Center

Alumni & Career Service

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93053 Regensburg

+49 941 943-9285

Hülya Fuchs

Student Lifecycle Center

Teamassistenz

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slc(at)oth-regensburg.de