The Heinrich Böll Foundation provides scholarships for international students who completed their university entrance qualification from a non-German school and wish to pursue a Master’s or PhD degree in Germany.
Scholarship Details
| Scholarship | Heinrich Boll Scholarships |
|---|---|
| Level of Study | Masters or PhD |
| Fields of Study | All subjects offered at state or state-recognized universities in Germany |
| Host Institution(s) | State or state-recognized universities in Germany |
| Number of Scholarships | Not specified |
| Eligibility | International students with a university entrance qualification from a school outside Germany |
| Scholarship Value | €934 to €1,350 per month (depending on level of study and nationality), plus various allowances and health insurance (for Masters studies), and €100 mobility allowance per month (for PhD studies) |
| Duration of Scholarship | Up to the regular period of study plus one semester (Masters), and three years as a rule (PhD) |
| Application Deadline | March 1 or September 1 (for PhD studies only) |
| Apply Now | https://www.boell.de/en/application |
Host Institutions:
State or state-recognized universities in Germany.
Level/Fields of Study:
The scholarships are available for Master’s or PhD degrees in all subjects offered at state or state-recognized universities in Germany. For EU students, Master’s degree courses at state or state-recognized universities in Germany, Switzerland, and other EU member states are also possible.
Number of Scholarships:
The number of scholarships available is not specified.
Target Group:
The scholarship program is open to international students, both EU and non-EU, who did not receive their education in Germany.
Scholarship Value/Inclusions/Duration:
Masters Studies:
- Non-EU students: €934 per month plus various individual allowances, and health insurance if required; tuition fees may apply in certain cases in Germany.
- EU students: Varies, maximum €812 plus €300 book allowance per month; tuition fees are not possible in Germany but may be possible to a limited extent in other countries.
- The scholarship is awarded for the regular period of study, and may be extended by one semester.
PhD Studies:
- Non-EU students: €1,200 per month plus €100 mobility allowance per month, plus various individual allowances; tuition fees are not possible.
- EU students: €1,350 per month basic scholarship plus €100 per month research costs allowance; tuition fees are not possible in Germany but may be possible to a limited extent in other countries.
- The scholarship is awarded for three years as a rule (two years, may be extended at most by 12 months).
Eligibility:
International Master’s students who earned their university entrance qualification outside of Germany:
- Applications may be submitted before commencing the Master’s program or up to the end of the first semester.
- Proof of first professional qualification is required.
- Proof of German proficiency: Level B2 or DSH 2 (with certificate).
International Doctoral students who earned their university entrance qualification outside of Germany:
- Proof of admission to doctoral studies by a state or state-recognized university, usually in Germany, must be included with the application.
- Preliminary work must have been completed by the application date, and a valid timetable for completion must be submitted.
- PhD subjects related to the Foundation’s activities will be given priority.
- Proof of German proficiency: Level B2 or DSH 2 (with certificate).
Application Instructions:
For information on application requirements and procedures, consult information sheet A 1-1 (“scholarship application for undergraduate and graduate students,” PDF) or A 2-1 (“scholarship application for doctoral studies”). The online application portal closes on March 1st or September 1st (for PhD studies only).
To apply for this scholarship, visit the official website (link provided below).
Official Scholarship Website: https://www.boell.de/en/application
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