New Scholarship for International Students in Germany at Friedrich Ebert Foundation

Applicants come from Africa, Asia, Latin America,, and Eastern Europe. Students in any subject area are eligible to apply, if they demonstrate excellent school or academic merit, wish to study in Germany, are committed to the values of social democracy,, and live by them.

Scholarships are awarded to highly-performing students and include a comprehensive seminar program to help enhance the candidates’ social competencies and academic skills. Individual support by an on-site liaison lecturer is another benefit of the sponsorship.

Each year up to 40 students are awarded FES sponsorships. They are paid a monthly amount of EUR 830 in Bachelor’s, Diplom, Magister, state examination programs or EUR 850 or, respectively when doing a Master’s course.

Furthermore, costs for health insurance are funded and scholars with a child receive a family allowance of EUR 276. The scholarship does not have to be repaid.

Degree Level:

Friedrich Ebert Foundation – Scholarship for International Students in Germany 2021 (Fully Funded) is available to undertake Masters level programs at Germany Universities.

Available Subjects:

Following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.

All Subjects are available

Scholarship Benefits:

• up to 40 scholarships per year
• maximum funding period corresponds to BAföG regulations
• International students receive a monthly base amount of EUR 830 in a Bachelor’s, Diplom, Magister, or state examination program or EUR 850 in a Master’s course. In addition, costs for health insurance are funded and scholars with a child receive a family allowance of EUR 276. The scholarship does not have to be repaid.

Eligible Nationalities for Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarship :

Particularly gifted students from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. The candidates’ aptitudes and personalities show excellent promise for an academic or professional career. Moreover, candidates are expected to show commitment to the values of social democracy.

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Eligibility Criteria:

• admission to study or enrollment at a state or state-recognized higher-education institution in Germany
• sufficient knowledge of German, although the courses are held in English. This means a ‘Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang’ of at least DSH level 2, a ‘Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache’ of at least level 4 or a ‘Zertifikat C 1’ by a Goethe Institute.

Application Procedure for Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarship :

outstanding school or academic merit (where required: first graded proofs of academic achievement)

• social and political involvement and commitment to the values of social democracy
• responsible, motivated, reliable individuals willing to get involved with the Foundation’s network
• sufficient knowledge of German, although the courses are held in English. This means a ‘Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang’ of at least DSH level 2, a ‘Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache’ of at least level 4 or a ‘Zertifikat C 1’ by a Goethe Institute

Application Papers

All application forms and further information on the application procedure here

Application Deadline

Applications may be submitted at any time; there are, however, specific timelines that are detailed here.