Location: Germany
Program: Postgraduate – Masters, PhD
Eligibility: International Students
Duration: 2-3 years
Deadline: Fall 2026: September 1 2026. Spring 2027: March 1, 2027
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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.Top of FormBottom of Form
Benefits of the Scholarship
The scholarship benefits include:
- Monthly allowance of 992 € – 1,500 €
- Tuition fees coverage up to 10,000 € / year
- Family and childcare allowance of 276 €
- Health insurance allowance of up to 100 € – 200 €
- Fixed fringe benefits in the amount of 38 € / month,
- Fixed allowance for study costs, fixed allowance for research costs/ mobility allowance 100 €
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- 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: kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.
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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.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should know that while strong academic performance in both secondary school and university is important, there is no fixed minimum GPA required. Each application is reviewed holistically, taking into account the applicant’s unique background and personal circumstances. Beyond academic results, applicant’s overall achievements, experiences, and educational journey, especially if they have followed a non-traditional or unconventional path. This approach ensures that every candidate is assessed fairly based on their full potential rather than grades alone.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
