- The letter of motivation should be no longer than one page.
- Please write the motivation letter as flowing text on the PC or laptop, not handwritten.
International Office
Scholarships of the International Office
Letter of motivation
The letter of motivation is a mandatory document for the scholarship application. We cannot consider your application without a letter of motivation.
Important!
With the letter of motivation you introduce yourself to the selection committee and give your application a personal touch. Please use the following guiding questions:
Introduction
- Why am I applying for this scholarship?
Main part
- Who am I, where do I come from and how do I live?
- Why did I decide to study in Germany at the RUB?
- Why did I choose my field of study?
- What are my goals after graduation?
- Why do I need this financial support?
Conclusion
- What do I expect from the scholarship and the accompanying programme?
- How can the scholarship help me achieve my goals (studies/career)?
- Closing sentence and greeting
