Partial funding · Study in Germany
Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships
Monthly stipend of around €992 for master's students (more for doctoral candidates) plus allowances — German public universities charge little or no tuition
- Funder
- Heinrich Böll Foundation
- Level
- Postgraduate · Doctoral
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
The Heinrich Böll Foundation, affiliated with Germany's Green political movement, funds around 1,200 students and doctoral candidates at any accredited German university, with a deliberate share reserved for international students.
Selection prizes academic excellence together with social and environmental engagement — the foundation looks for students active in sustainability, human rights or civic causes, and supports them with seminars and a strong alumni network.
🗓️ Deadline
Typically one application round per year for international applicants, closing around 1 March
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Admission to (or enrolment at) an accredited German university for a master's or doctorate
- Strong academic record in your prior degree
- Demonstrated social, environmental or political engagement
- German language ability is expected for most programmes — typically at least B2; some doctoral projects work in English
- International applicants are typically limited to master's and doctoral funding
How to apply
- Secure admission to a German university programme first
- Register in the foundation's online application portal before the annual deadline
- Submit essays on your engagement and motivation plus two references
- Shortlisted candidates attend interviews with foundation selectors
- Confirm current language requirements and dates on the official page
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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Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships: your questions, answered
What does the Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships cover?
Monthly stipend of around €992 for master's students (more for doctoral candidates) plus allowances — German public universities charge little or no tuition. The Heinrich Böll Foundation, affiliated with Germany's Green political movement, funds around 1,200 students and doctoral candidates at any accredited German university, with a deliberate share reserved for international students.
Who is eligible for the Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships?
Core requirements are: Admission to (or enrolment at) an accredited German university for a master's or doctorate; Strong academic record in your prior degree; Demonstrated social, environmental or political engagement; German language ability is expected for most programmes — typically at least B2; some doctoral projects work in English; International applicants are typically limited to master's and doctoral funding. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships deadline?
Typically one application round per year for international applicants, closing around 1 March. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay 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 free 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.