Applications are now open for the Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship 2026, a highly competitive and fully funded opportunity for outstanding students who wish to study in Germany. The scholarship supports Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD studies at state or state-recognized universities across Germany.
Programme Description
The Heinrich Böll Foundation, Germany’s Green political foundation, supports talented students under its “Promoting Talent” initiative. Each year, the foundation funds around 1,450 undergraduate and postgraduate students and 200 doctoral candidates from all academic disciplines and types of higher education institutions.
Scholarship recipients are regarded as future leaders and changemakers, prepared to take responsibility and promote the foundation’s core values globally—ecology and sustainability, democracy and human rights, self-determination, and justice.
Up to 250 new scholars are admitted into the programme every year.
Scholarship Overview
- Host Country: Germany
- Study Levels: Undergraduate, Master’s & PhD
- Eligibility: German and International Students
- Application Deadlines: 1 March and 1 September 2026
- Number of Awards: Approximately 1,400 scholarships awarded annually
Scholarship Benefits
The Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship provides comprehensive financial and academic support, including:
- Full funding for the standard duration of study
- Monthly stipend of €934 for Master’s students
- Higher monthly allowance for PhD candidates
- Support for living expenses
- Research and travel grants (where applicable)
- Health insurance contribution
- Family and child allowances (if applicable)
- Access to mentoring, leadership training, workshops, and networking programs
This scholarship is ideal for academically excellent students who are strongly committed to democracy, sustainability, human rights, social justice, and environmental responsibility.
Target Group
The scholarship targets highly gifted students from Germany and abroad who demonstrate:
- Exceptional academic potential
- Strong prospects for future academic or professional careers
- Active involvement aligned with green political and social values
Applicants from all fields of study are encouraged to apply.
Academic Requirements
- Admission to a full-time Master’s degree at a state or state-recognized German university
- Funding for Bachelor’s degrees is available only to German students or international students who completed secondary education in Germany (Bildungsinländer)
- Demonstrated German language proficiency (B2 level or DSH-2)
Duration of Funding
Funding generally covers the standard period of study, with the possibility of a one-semester extension upon application.
Application Documents
Detailed information on required application documents and procedures can be found via the official DAAD scholarship database.
👉 How to Apply:
Follow the official application guidelines here:
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Application Deadlines
- 1 March 2026
- 1 September 2026