Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Scholarships for International Students for 2024/2025
The Scholarship Department of the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung grants Masters and PhD scholarships to exceptionally qualified international students aspiring to pursue studies in Germany. These individuals should exhibit a noteworthy level of social and political engagement.
Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Masters/PhD Degree
Deadline: October 1 / April 1 (Annual)
Study in: Germany
Course starts: April/October 2024
Host Institution(s): German universities
Level/Field(s) of study: Masters and PhD degrees in any subject, excluding Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary medicine Number of Scholarships: Not specified Target group: International students worldwide. Preference is given to women, students from non-academic and migrant backgrounds, those facing social challenges, and individuals with disabilities, coupled with notable academic achievements and commitment.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The international student scholarship takes the form of a living grant, covering the standard study program period. However, it does not include tuition fees for international students.
The Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung’s Scholarship Department provides scholars with extensive support, including political education events, summer schools, domestic and international workshops, symposia, educational trips, practical training in areas such as rhetoric and conflict management, and other essential skills like time and self-management. It further enhances academic qualifications through text and writing workshops and specific seminars on methodology.
Eligibility:
The Scholarship Department awards grants to foreign students (MA only) and PhD students temporarily residing in Germany for study or research purposes. Requirements include German language proficiency (B2 level or above), MA students must be enrolled at a state or state-recognized German university, and PhD students must be accepted at a German university.
Applicants from Egypt, Libya, Lebanon, Tunisia, Yemen, Jordan, Morocco, and Iraq can be graduate students pursuing their MA, Diploma, or State Examination in Germany, or doctoral students pursuing a PhD or doctoral research in Germany.
Selection criteria encompass high scholarly and professional qualifications (evidence of above-average academic achievement), alignment with the political and social goals of the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung, German language proficiency (B2 level or above), and consideration of personal/family background.
Application instructions:
Online applications are accepted, with deadlines on October 1 for grants starting in the following year’s summer semester (April 1) or April 1 for grants commencing in the same year’s winter semester (October 1). Detailed application information is available on the official website
