Overview
Programme Description
German and international students from any discipline and higher education institution are invited to apply for the scholarship. The Heinrich Böll Foundation is the Green political foundation. Every year, under the heading “promoting talent”, the foundation supports around 1,450 students and 200 doctoral students from all academic backgrounds and types of higher educational institutions in Germany and abroad. Each year, up to 250 new scholarship recipients join the programme.
They are tomorrow’s experts and leaders, prepared to take responsibility and advocate the foundation’s green ideals in an international context: ecology and sustainability, democracy and human rights, self determination and justice.
Target Group
The scholarship is geared to particularly gifted students from Germany and abroad. Applicants from any discipline and higher education institution are eligible for funding: talented students showing excellent promise for future academic and professional careers. Moreover, applicants show involvement in line with the values of green policy.
Academic Requirements
admission to a full-time Master’s degree course at a state or state-recognised institution of higher education in Germany
Only German students or international students who have completed their secondary education in Germany (so-called Bildungsinländer) can apply for funding for a Bachelor’s degree programme.
Number of Scholarships
The Heinrich Böll Foundation funds scholarships for about 1,450 students every year.
Duration
Funding generally covers the standard study period with the option to apply for renewal for 1 semester.
Scholarship Value
Please find further information on the current funding here.
Application Papers
Application forms and further information on the application procedure can be found here.
Application Deadline
1 March and 1 September of each year
Application Requirements
- Proof of the required level of German language (B2 oder DSH 1)
- very good school grades and academic standing; if requested, first graded proofs of academic achievements
- social engagement and interest in politics
- convincing justification for applying to the foundation
International students who have completed their first degree in their country of origin should be particularly encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to applicants from:
DAC countrise who are still residing in their country of origin at the time of application.