Full funding · Study in Germany
Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarships
Monthly stipend plus health-insurance support; doctoral awards are larger than study scholarships
- Funder
- Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
- Level
- Undergraduate · Postgraduate · Doctoral
- Coverage
- Full
About this scholarship
The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung is one of Germany's thirteen federally funded talent-promotion organisations, tied to the social democratic tradition, and it funds international students alongside German ones.
Alongside the money, holders join a political education programme of seminars and networks — the foundation is explicit that commitment to its values weighs as heavily as grades.
🗓️ Deadline
Typically 30 November for winter-semester intakes and 31 May for summer — confirm the current round
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Enrolled at, or admitted to, a state or state-recognised German higher education institution
- Strong academic record and demonstrable social or political engagement
- International applicants are generally expected to be studying in Germany
- German language ability is needed for the seminar programme
- First-in-family and migrant-background applicants are explicitly encouraged
How to apply
- Read the eligibility rules on the foundation's Studienförderung pages
- Prepare evidence of voluntary work and civic engagement — it carries real weight
- Apply through the online portal within the current round
- Expect to supply references and a motivation statement
- Confirm the deadline for your semester before you start, as rounds shift
Studying in Germany
Low or no tuition at public universities, engineering excellence and an 18-month job-seeker visa. Post-study work: Up to 18 months.
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Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarships: your questions, answered
What does the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarships cover?
Monthly stipend plus health-insurance support; doctoral awards are larger than study scholarships. The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung is one of Germany's thirteen federally funded talent-promotion organisations, tied to the social democratic tradition, and it funds international students alongside German ones.
Who is eligible for the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarships?
Core requirements are: Enrolled at, or admitted to, a state or state-recognised German higher education institution; Strong academic record and demonstrable social or political engagement; International applicants are generally expected to be studying in Germany; German language ability is needed for the seminar programme; First-in-family and migrant-background applicants are explicitly encouraged. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarships deadline?
Typically 30 November for winter-semester intakes and 31 May for summer — confirm the current round. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
What does the placement service cost?
A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.