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Heinrich Böll Foundation: Student Scholarship (for 1000 students) 2023 2024


 

Every year, the Heinrich Böll Foundation awards scholarships to approximately 1500 undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students of all subjects and nationalities studying at universities, universities of applied sciences ('Fachhochschulen'), or universities of the arts ('Kunst-/Musikhochschulen').

The Heinrich Böll Foundation expect  scholarship recipients to have strong academic records, to be socially and politically active, and to be passionate about the foundation's core values: ecology and sustainability, democracy and human rights, self-determination and justice.

Please keep in mind that The Heinrich Böll Foundation only accept online applications and that written proof of German language proficiency is required (minimum requirement: "Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang" Level DSH 2 or "TestDaF" Level B2).

Target Group

The scholarship is intended for exceptionally gifted students from Germany and elsewhere. Talented students who show excellent promise for future academic and professional careers are eligible for funding. Applicants from any discipline and higher education institution are eligible. Furthermore, applicants demonstrate involvement in accordance with the values of green policy.


Academic Requirements

Admission to a Master's degree programme at a German state or state-recognized institution of higher learning

...university students.

EU and international students who obtained their university entrance qualifications outside of Germany and have already completed a first degree may apply for a Master's degree scholarship (completion of a Bachelor's degree and German language skills (B2 or DSH II) are required).

...PhD candidates.

A detailed description of the research project, as well as a valid timetable for completion, must be included in the application for a PhD scholarship. The PhD research project's preliminary work must have been completed. At the time of application, the Master's degree certificate or equivalent must be available.

Scholarships awarded

Every year, the Heinrich Böll Foundation awards scholarships to approximately 1,000 students.


Duration

The funding generally covers the standard study period, with the option to apply for a one-semester extension.


Scholarship funding level

Germans and international students educated in Germany

Variable, similar to the German BAföG, depending on parental income or own assets or earnings: Maximum monthly allowance of €812 plus €300 for study costs; possibly plus family, childcare allowance, health insurance, or something similar.

EU nationals/students who have not been educated in Germany

Variable, similar to the German BAföG, depending on parental income or own assets or earnings: Maximum monthly allowance of €812 plus €300 for study costs; possibly in addition to family, childcare allowance, health insurance, or something similar

Non-EU nationals/Students1 who are not educated in Germany2 receive €934 per month plus various individual allowances, possibly health insurance or similar.

Please see this page for more information on current funding.


The Application Procedure

Please keep in mind that Heinrich Böll Foundation only accept online applications.

1. Gather information about the application process and the documents required.
2. Create an account on the online application portal.
3. Fill out the Online Application Portal with the requested information.
4. Once you've uploaded all of your documents, submit your application before the application deadline.

Application Closing Date
Every year on March 1 and September 1


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