Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships Germany
Offered by Heinrich Böll Foundation (Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung) · Germany
About this scholarship
Explore Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships for international and domestic students undertaking Master's or Doctoral studies at state-recognized universities in Germany. These prestigious awards support high-achieving applicants with strong civic engagement, political awareness, and commitment to green values such as sustainability, democracy, and human rights.
Eligibility
Open to international and German students applying for or enrolled in Master's or Doctoral (PhD) degree programs at state or state-recognized universities in Germany. Applicants must demonstrate outstanding academic records, social and political involvement, proficiency in German (at least B2 or C1 level depending on the call), and alignment with the foundation's core values.
Documents you may need
University entrance qualification or secondary school certificate
Certified copies of university degree certificates and transcripts of records
Proof of German language proficiency (DSH 2, TestDaF 4, or equivalent)
Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) in tabular format
Motivation letter explaining study objectives and social/political engagement
Academic reference letter from a university professor
Third-party reference letter documenting civic, social, or political commitment
Copy of valid passport or official identity document
How to apply
Review the eligibility requirements and application guidelines on the official Heinrich Böll Foundation web portal.
Register an account on the foundation's online application portal during an active application cycle.
Complete the online application form and upload all mandatory personal, academic, and socio-political documents.
Submit two reference letters (one academic reference and one third-party reference regarding social/political commitment).
Track application status; shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal selection interview.
