Heinrich Boll Stiftung Scholarships for Undergraduate, Graduates and Doctoral Students

Location: Germany

Program: Graduate and PhD

Eligibility: International Students

Duration: 2 -3 years

Deadline: 1^st march and 1^st September

The scholarship department of the Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships to graduates, and doctoral students from outside Germany. An application for a scholarship for an undergraduate degree is not possible. The Foundation grants scholarships to approximately 1500 undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students of all subjects and nationalities per year, who are pursuing their degree at universities, universities of applied sciences or universities of the arts.

The Heinrich Böll Foundation, founded in 1986 and unified under its current name in 1997, is named after Nobel Prize-winning author Heinrich Böll. It promotes democratic values, environmental sustainability, social justice, and human rights.

The foundation operates globally, supporting educational initiatives, public dialogue, and research aligned with green political principles. It offers scholarships for German and international students based on academic excellence and social engagement, while addressing key issues such as climate change, sustainable development, gender equality, and migration. For more information,

Benefits of The Heinrich Boll Stiftung Scholarships

€812 – €1450 monthly stipend
€100 – €300 monthly research/study costs allowance
Family and childcare allowance
Health insurance
Additional funding is available for scholarship-holders only for limited periods spent abroad.
Relocation grant/support

Eligibility Criteria

Proof of proficiency in German Level B2 or DSH 2 with certificate
Proof of admission to graduate or doctoral studies by a state or state recognized university, as a rule in Germany, must be included in with the application.
Only online applications are accepted
Have excellent academic records
Be socially and politically engaged
Have an active interest in the basic values of the foundation: ecology and sustainability, democracy and human rights, self-determination and justice

NOTE

Only online applications are accepted. The application portal will be opened about 6 weeks before the application deadline.
Refugees can apply regardless of their asylum status. Refugees who wish to start or continue a bachelor’s or master’s degree (or diploma or state examination course) in Germany can apply anytime, regardless of their semester of study.