The Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarship Programs for the year 2023 in Germany are now open to qualified international students. These scholarships provide full funding for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral study abroad programs. Applicants who are awarded the scholarships are expected to maintain high academic standards, actively engage in their communities, and demonstrate an interest in the Foundation’s Four Guiding Principles: ecological responsibility, social responsibility, democracy and human rights, and individual freedom and social justice.
- The Heinrich Boll Foundation offers scholarships to one thousand undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students.
- Students from any country are eligible to apply for the German Scholarship.
- The scholarship can be used for tuition at any level of education, including high school and graduate school.
- Students in Germany will attend either publicly funded or state-recognized institutions for their degree programs.
The Heinrich Böll Foundation is a German nonprofit organization that supports political causes. It was established in 1997 through the merger of three earlier organizations and later became part of Alliance 90/The Greens. The foundation takes its name from the prominent German author Heinrich Böll (1917-1985), who played a significant role in shaping its values. The Heinrich Böll Foundation is dedicated to three core values: ecological and sustainable development, democratic and human rights, and individual freedom and social justice.
Scholarship Details:
- Offered Degrees: Undergraduate, Masters & PhD Programs
- Scholarship Award: Fully Funded
- Host Organization: Heinrich Boll Foundation
- Host Country: Germany
- Application Last Date: 1st September 2023
Financial Aid for College:
The Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarship Programs in Germany for the year 2023 will cover essential expenses.
Types of Scholarships:
Heinrich Boll Foundation offers two types of Scholarship Programs:
- Study Scholarship: available for undergraduate and master’s degree programs.
- Promotion Scholarship: available for doctoral degree programs.
Requirements of Application Submission:
- Evidence of Competence: Proficiency at the B2 or DSH level in German is required.
- Academic Standing: Excellent academic performance with high grades; may require A+ verification of academic accomplishments if necessary.
- Civic Engagement: Active participation in civic life and demonstrated interest in politics that aligns with the Foundation’s mission.
- Shared Values: Preference for candidates who share the Foundation’s values and exhibit commitment to actively contribute to its mission.
- German and Other Languages Learning in Germany: Consideration limited to candidates with a bachelor’s degree.
- Non-German EU Nationals and Students: Master’s degree is the minimum requirement.
- Non-EU Citizens/Students Not Educated in Germany: Master’s degree is the minimum requirement.
Documents required:
- Ultimate Degree Certificate or Travel Document for Overseas College Graduates.
- Brief Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
- Recent passport-sized photograph.
- Research Proposal.
- Two Character References.
- Medical records, research papers/publications, letters of invitation, etc.
- Citizenship Documentation (Passport, ID Card).
- Proof of Language Proficiency (if required).
- Intent statement or inspiring letter.
- Learning Strategy.
- Letters of Recommendation.
- Medical release form.
Submission Deadline:
After September 1, 2023, no further online applications for the Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarship Programs 2023 in Germany will be accepted.
How to Apply:
- The International Scholarships offered by the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Germany are structured into three distinct phases, as described below.
- All applications must be submitted in written form.
- Applicants have the opportunity to engage in discussions with a Liaison Educator, either in-person or over the phone.
- The selection process includes interviews and small-group discussions conducted during a workshop in Berlin.
- There is no maximum age requirement for the scholarship.
