Friedrich Ebert Stiftung makes available scholarships to both Germans and overseas international students who wish to undertake Bachelors, Masters or PhD studies in German universities or technical colleges. The Foundation supports young talents who want to advance their personal development and be among the best in their field. The Foundation is looking for individuals committed to socio-political goals.
LEVEL OF STUDY
Bachelors, Masters or PhD degrees in any subject, except for those mentioned at this link.
TARGET
Students and doctoral candidates from countries of the Global South (Asia, Africa, Latin America), the former CIS states, and Eastern and Southeastern European (EU) countries are eligible.
SCHOLARSHIP VALUE
Scholars receive up to €992 per month. Health insurance costs are covered. Scholarship holders with children receive an additional 160 euros per month.
The Foundation supports stays abroad during the funding period through subsidies for travel expenses, tuition fees and international health insurance, especially for study or research stays, language courses and internships of up to 12 months.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants should be foreign students and should be individuals committed to society, for example, in active participation in the student council, youth work, participation in associations and NGOs or in political organizations that are appropriate to the tenets of the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung. Those who previously have been enrolled at a German university are ineligible.
Applicants should possess sociopolitical engagement and identification with the values of social democracy; above-average performance in school and studies; political thinking; thirst for knowledge; tolerance and openness; ability to work as a team; critical thinking; and self reflection.
Applicants for basic Bachelors and Masters degree courses must have the following:
- Confirmation of study place or certificate of enrollment at a state or state-recognized German university or technical college for the course for which they want to be funded
- Foreign applicants must also demonstrate sufficient German language skills
PhD funding applicants must have:
- Unconditional notification of admission to the doctoral scholarship
- Foreign applicants must also demonstrate sufficient German language skills
DEADLINE 30 November 2025
LINK APPLY https://www.fes.de/studienfoerderung/stipendium/grundfoerderung-fuer-auslaender-innen