Call for Otto von Guericke Scholarship 2026
Call for Otto von Guericke Scholarship 2026 for Sponsoring an International Student
In 2026 the Otto von Guericke Scholarship will be allocated by the state capital Magdeburg
and OVGU Magdeburg for the 24th time.
The scholarship of 6.000 Euros is aimed at international students at the university who are studying in bachelor's and master's programmes in the 2026/27 academic year. The scholarship aims to recognize and promote outstanding academic achievements as well as special social commitment.
All academics of OVGU have the right to submit proposals for potential scholarship
holders. International students can also apply by themselves.
Nominations and applications can be submitted to the International Office by 17 July 2026, with the
following documents:
- Justification of application (outstanding academic achievements by the candidate,
special activities and social commitment which justifies the allocation of the scholarship)
- Details about the candidate (field of study, major, academic year)
- Overview of academic achievements at the OVGU (certified by the Examination Office)
- CV in tabular form
- Proof of volunteer work
- In case of an application by oneself: letter of recommendation by a professor or lecturer.
Further details will be given by the International Office:
Ms. Eva Böhning, phone 67-58429, eva.boehning@ovgu.de, or
Dr. Uwe Genetzke, phone 67-58514/15, uwe.genetzke@ovgu.de.
Apply to:
Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg
Akademisches Auslandsamt/International Office
Frau Eva Böhning
PF 4120, 39016 Magdeburg
or Campus Welcome Center in building 01
or Red mailbox next to building 09 (next to the information and security service)
Magdeburg, June 2026