Heinrich Boll Scholarships in Germany for International Students 2024/2025

The Heinrich Böll Foundation offers scholarships to international students who have obtained their university entrance qualification from a school outside of Germany and are interested in pursuing a Master’s or PhD degree in Germany.

Host Institution(s): State or state-recognized universities in Germany

Level/Field(s) of Study: The scholarships cover 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: Not specified.

Target Group: The scholarship program is open to international students, both EU and non-EU, who have not been educated in Germany.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions/Duration:

Master’s Studies:

Non-EU students: €934 per month plus various individual allowances, possibly health insurance; tuition fees are possible in certain cases in Germany.
EU students: Varies, max. €812 plus €300 book money per month; tuition fees are not possible in Germany but can be covered 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: €1350 per month basic scholarship plus €100 per month research costs allowance; tuition fees are not possible in Germany but can be covered to a limited extent in other countries.
The scholarship is awarded for three years as a rule (may be extended by 12 months at most).

Eligibility:

International Master’s students:

Can apply before commencing their Master’s program or up to the end of the first semester.
Must provide proof of their first professional qualification.
Required proof of German Proficiency: Level B2 or DSH 2 (with certificate).

International Doctoral students:

Must include proof of admission to doctoral studies by a state or state-recognized university.
Preliminary work must be completed by the application date, and a valid timetable for completion must be submitted.
Priority given to PhD subjects related to the Foundation’s activities.
Required proof of German Proficiency: Level B2 or DSH 2 (with certificate).

Application Instructions: Applicants should refer to information sheet A 1-1 (“scholarship application for undergraduate and graduate students”, PDF) or A 2-1 (“scholarship application for doctoral studies”) for application requirements and procedures. The online application portal closes on 1 March or 1 September (for PhD studies only).

For detailed application instructions, visit the official website.