The Oskar Karl Forster Scholarship 2025 at the University of Würzburg offers targeted financial support for both local and international students. Designed to alleviate academic expenses, the scholarship provides grants ranging from €100 to €500 for essential study materials and, in exceptional cases, dissertation printing.
This scholarship is ideal for students pursuing disciplines with high material costs, such as law, medicine, engineering, and the humanities. Applications for the 2025 cycle are open, and due to the first-come, first-served system, timely submission is strongly recommended. First-semester students beginning in the Summer Semester 2025 can apply from October 1, 2025.
Scholarship Benefits
Financial support for study-related costs: Grants of €100–€500 for books and learning materials.
Dissertation printing support: Available in exceptional cases for students demonstrating financial need.
Eligibility for all nationalities: Open to German and international students enrolled at the University of Würzburg.
No grade-based restrictions: Focus is on steady academic progress rather than exceptional grades.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Enrolled at the University of Würzburg.
Demonstrated financial need according to BAföG or equivalent criteria.
Progressing satisfactorily in their program (generally 20–30 ECTS credits per semester).
Gifted and needy students starting from the second semester (Master’s students may apply immediately after enrollment).
First-semester students for the Summer Semester 2025 may apply from October 1, 2025.
Required Documents
Completed application form (downloadable online in German).
Lecturer approval confirming the necessity of requested books or materials.
Current certificate of enrollment.
Proof of financial need: BAföG notice or parents’/students’ income documentation.
Academic progress evidence: transcripts or ECTS records.
For international students: certified German or English translations of foreign documents.
Application Process
Download and complete the application form
Fill electronically, print, and sign.
Obtain lecturer approval
A full-time lecturer must verify the necessity of requested materials.
Prepare and attach required documents
Submit by post to the Scholarship Office.
Early submission recommended
Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted.
Deadline
Applications are accepted immediately on a first-come, first-served basis.
First-semester Summer 2025 students: Eligible to apply from October 1, 2025. (Expired)
Final Notes
The Oskar Karl Forster Scholarship directly addresses real academic costs, offering vital support for students’ educational needs. Timely application is crucial, as funds are limited and allocated in the order received. International students must ensure all required documents are properly translated and certified.
FAQs
Q1: Is the scholarship only for German students?
A: No. It is open to students of all nationalities enrolled at the University of Würzburg.
Q2: Can first-semester students apply in 2025?
A: Yes, starting October 1, 2025 for the Summer Semester.
Q3: What is the maximum grant amount?
A: Grants range from €100 to €500, depending on need and lecturer approval.
Q4: Can the grant be used for living expenses?
A: No. Funding is strictly for books, study materials, or dissertation printing.
Q5: How are applications processed?
A: Applications are processed first-come, first-served until funds are depleted.
Q6: Do I need exceptional grades to qualify?
A: No. Applicants must demonstrate steady academic progress, not top grades.