Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships are the prestigious scholarship program offered by the Heinrich Böll Foundation. The program is under the supervision of Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Foreign Office. It is open to all international students around the globe. Talented and deserving students who want to pursue undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate degrees can grab the opportunity. This scholarship covers most of the students’ educational and other expenses.

Benefits of the scholarship:

The Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships is known for the benefits it offer to the awarding students. the scholarship funding may vary for the EU and non-EU students.

  • Scholarship amount: The amount of €812 plus €300 study costs allowance per month is awarded to the EU students. it depends upon the parental income or own assets or earnings.
  • Scholarship amount of €934 per month is awarded to the non-EU students.
  • Individual allowances: the program offers various individual allowances to the awarding students to facilitate their studies.
  • Health insurance: The program also offers health insurance to the awarding students.
  • Access to the foundation’s global network.
  • Internships in the foundation’s foreign offices are particularly popular.

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Level of study:

The scholarship is offered to students in various degree program like:

  • Bachelors degree
  • Master’s degree
  • Post graduate degree.

All the course and disciplines are open for the scholarship.

Duration of the program:

The scholarship is available for regular period of study. It may be extended by one semester only.

Host institutions:

All the state or state-recognized universities in general in Germany are the host institutions for the scholarship. University of applied sciences and university of arts are also included.

If you want to study in Germany, you can also look for the DAAD scholarships for international students.

Who is eligible for the scholarship?

Following students are able to apply for the Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships.

  • International students belonging to either EU or non-EU students can apply for the scholarship.
  • The applicant must fulfil the entry requirement for the degree chosen.
  • The applicant must have a good academic record.
  • Applicant with proficiency in the German language are eligible for the scholarship. The level of proficiency is DSH 2 or Level B 2
  • The applicant must be socially and politically engaged.
  • The applicant must have an active interest in the basic values of the foundation: ecology and sustainability, democracy and human rights, self-determination and justice.

How to apply for the scholarship?

There are three stages to apply and be selected for the scholarship.

  • Studienwerk is the application portal for the Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships.
  • Apply for study program or post graduate program here.
  • Fill the application form on the portal.
  • Upload all the documents.
  • Submit the application before the deadline.  

Selection procedure for the scholarship:

Once your application is selected by the committee members, you will proceed to the next stage.

  • An interview with a liaison lecturer, usually at the place of residence of the liaison lecturer in Germany, by telephone or digitally.
  •  Digital interview with 3 to 4 selection committee members, including 1 to 2 external members, one scholarship holder and one staff member of the Studienwerk.

Required documentation:

  • Application form
  • Personal CV
  • Motivation letter for applying to Heinrich Böll Foundation.
  • Outline of motivation for studying your chosen subject and your main areas of interest
  •  An outline of your social commitments and political interests
  • University entrance qualification
  • Certified copy of the degree certificate.
  • Student enrollement certificate
  • Written proof of German language proficiency (for international students) with minimum score of DSH 2 or Level B 2.
  • Some work samples
  • Third-party reference on your social commitment is required.
  • Expert recommendation letter from professor

Note: All documents have to be provided in German. Personal and expert references in English

Deadline:

The last date to apply for the Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships is 1st March and  1st September.

FAQs:

  1. Who is hosting the scholarship?

Germany is hosting the scholarship.

  • Which subjects are included in the scholarship program?

Any subject of your choice is available for the scholarship program.

  • Is there any language requirement for the scholarship?

Yes, German language proficiency is mandatory for the scholarship.

  • Can I add an internship testimonial as a recommendation?

No, you cant add an internship testimonial .

Official website:

To get more information about the Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships, visit the official website of the scholarship.