Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships
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The Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship 2026 supports outstanding international students who want to complete a Master’s or PhD degree in Germany. This scholarship is funded by Heinrich Böll Stiftung — Germany’s Green Political Foundation. It supports students with strong academic performance AND strong social/political engagement.
The foundation selects students who are motivated, value-driven and aligned with “green values” — sustainability, democracy, human rights, social justice, ecological responsibility, and peaceful change. Around 1,450 students and 200 PhD researchers are supported every year at state or state-recognised universities in Germany.
Darrab Education publishes global funded opportunities like this one so students can apply to multiple programs and increase their chance of winning a scholarship in Europe, China, the UK, Turkey, Canada and more.
Eligibility :
Open to international students and EU students
Master’s applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree
PhD applicants must have a Master’s degree
German language requirement: B2 or DSH-2
Proven social / political engagement
Excellent academic grades
No age limit
Bachelor funding only available for: Germans and International students who completed secondary school in Germany (Bildungsinländer)
Required documents :
Application form (online)
University entrance qualification (for those applying before Master)
Degree certificate (for Master/PhD)
Enrollment certificate (if already studying in Germany)
Proof of German language — minimum B2 / DSH-2
Two references:
academic expert reference
reference proving social engagement
Academic transcripts
How to apply :
register and submit application online
interview with a foundation assessor (can be online)
attend final selection workshop in Berlin + group discussion
Applications open 6 weeks before each deadline.
The Scholarship Benefits:
Fully funded financial support (amount depends on academic level & guidelines)
Tuition support for study in Germany
Living allowance support (monthly financial support according to foundation policy)
Support duration = normal study duration + possible 1-semester extension
Access to mentorship + network of 1450+ scholars