Friedrich Ebert Foundation: Scholarship for International Students

Applicants come from countries in the Global South (Asia, Africa, Latin America), post-Soviet states as well as eastern and south-eastern European (EU) countries. Students in any subject area are eligible to apply, if they demonstrate excellent school or academic merit, wish to study in Germany, are committed to the values of social democracy and live by them. Scholarships are awarded to highly-performing students and include a comprehensive seminar programme to help enhance the candidates’ social competences and academic skills. Individual support by an on-site liaison lecturer is another benefit of the sponsorship.

Number of Scholarships: up to 40 scholarships per year

Duration: maximum funding period corresponds to BAföG regulations

Academic Requirements

• enrolment at a state or state-recognised higher education institution in Germany
• above-average school and study-related performance and first graded certificates of academic achievement
• sufficient knowledge of German, even if the courses are held in English. This means a “Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang” of at least DSH level 2, a “Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache” of at least level 4, a “Zertifikat C 1” by a Goethe Institute, the “Deutsche Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz” on level II or Telc C1 Hochschule

Scholarship Value:

International students receive a monthly base amount of 830 EUR (for Bachelor’s/Diploma/Magister/state examination programs) or 850 EUR (for Master’s programs). In addition, costs for health insurance are funded and scholars with a child receive a family allowance of 276 EUR. The scholarship does not have to be repaid.

Application Deadline: The deadline varies according to the program