Heinrich Boll Foundation
Masters/PhD Degree
Deadline: 1 Mar/1 Sep (annual)
Study in: Germany
Next course starts 2023
Brief description:
The Heinrich Böll Foundation awards some scholarships to international students who gained their university entrance qualification from a school outside of Germany who wish to study a Masters or PhD Degree in Germany.
Host Institution(s):
State or state-recognized Universities in Germany
Level/Field(s) of study:
The scholarships are towards Masters Degree or PhD Degree in all subjects offered at state or state-recognised universities in Germany
For EU students, Master’s Degree courses at state or state-recognised universities in Germany, Switzerland, and other EU member states are possible.
Number of Scholarships:
Not specified.
Target group:
The scholarship program allots scholarships to international students, both EU and non-EU, who are not educated in Germany.
Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:
Masters Studies:
Non-EU students: €934 per month plus various individual allowances, possibly health insurance; tuition fees are in certain cases possible in Germany.
EU students: varies, max. €812 plus €300 book money per month; tuition fees not possible in Germany but possible to a limited extent in other countries.
The scholarship is awarded for the regular period of study, 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 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 students who earned their university entrance qualification outside Germany:
• You may apply before commencing your Masters programme or at any time up to the end of the first semester of the Masters programme.
• Proof of first professional qualification must be provided
• Required proof of German Proficiency: Level B2 or DSH 2 (with certificate)
International Doctoral students who earned the university entrance qualification outside Germany:
• Proof of admission to doctoral studies by a state or staterecognised university, as a rule in Germany, must be included with the application.
• By the application date, preliminary work must have been completed and a valid timetable for completion must be submitted.
• PhD subjects related to focal points of the Foundation’s activities will be given priority.
• Required proof of German Proficiency: Level B2 or DSH 2 (with certificate)
Application instructions:
For details of application requirements and procedures, please 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 1 March or 1 September (for PhD studies only).
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for details on how to apply for this scholarship.
Official Scholarship Website: https://www.boell.de/en/application