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Heinrich Boell Foundation (Heinrich-Boell-Stiftung), funded by the BMBF and Federal Foreign Office

Heinrich Boell Foundation Scholarship for International Students

The Heinrich Boell Foundation Scholarship for International Students is a partially-funded scholarship from Heinrich Boell Foundation (Heinrich-Boell-Stiftung), funded by the BMBF and Federal Foreign Office for Master's, PhD pursuing any field in Germany. Deadline: 1 September (fall) and 1 March (spring); applications accepted 15 July to 1 September and 15 January to 1 March.

Funding
Partial Funding
Degree levels
Master's, PhD
Where
Germany
Funded by
government

Key Facts at a Glance

Amount
Monthly stipend plus allowances per the foundation's funding rates (exact figure set in the official call)
Deadline
1 September (fall) and 1 March (spring); applications accepted 15 July to 1 September and 15 January to 1 March
Host countries
Germany
Fields
Any field

Eligibility Criteria

International students from the EU and DAC (developing) countries Academic Requirements For a Master's, you need to have completed your first degree abroad. For a doctorate, you need a completed graduate degree from abroad and a viable research plan. A strong academic record is expected across the board. Nationality Requirements The programme is open to international applicants from the EU and from DAC countries. Priority generally goes to applicants who have not yet established residency in Germany at the time of applying.

Scholarship Benefits

  • A monthly stipend set according to the foundation's funding rates, with the exact amount stated in the official call
  • Additional allowances depending on your circumstances, in line with the standard German scholarship framework
  • A seminar and workshop programme covering political, social and academic topics
  • Access to a network of current scholarship holders and alumni
  • Non-material support such as mentoring and events alongside the financial grant

Important Dates & Deadlines

1 September (fall) and 1 March (spring); applications accepted 15 July to 1 September and 15 January to 1 March

Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.