Fields of study: All subjects (emphasis on Humanities, Social Sciences, Art, Culture)
The Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships to approximately 1,500 undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students of all subjects and nationalities per year. The Foundation is affiliated with the German Green Party and seeks candidates who are socially and politically engaged and have an active interest in the basic values of the foundation: ecology and sustainability, democracy and human rights, self-determination and justice.
Benefits
Monthly stipend of €934 (Masters) or €1,300 (PhD)
Monthly mobility allowance
Health insurance contribution
Family/Childcare allowance (if applicable)
Ideally full tuition coverage (Semester fees)
Eligibility
Must have excellent academic records
Must be socially and politically engaged (volunteer work, activism)
Must hold a first degree (Bachelor's) for Master's applicants
Must have been admitted to a state or state-recognized university in Germany
Must have proof of German language proficiency (B2 Level or DSH 2) - *Crucial Requirement*
Requirements
Complete the online application form
Provide proof of German proficiency (B2)
Submit a letter of motivation explaining interest in Green values
Submit two expert references
Provide proof of admission to a German university
Required Documents
Application Form
University Entrance Qualification
Academic Transcripts
German Language Certificate (B2)
Proof of Social/Political Engagement
Two Reference Letters
Confirmation of Study Place
Programs of Study
Political Science
Sociology
International Relations
Environmental Studies
History
Economics
Law
Journalism
Art and Design
Cultural Studies
Application Process
Register on the online application portal (opens 6 weeks before deadline)
Enter personal data and upload documents
Submit the application online
Wait for the interview invitation
How to Apply
Visit the Heinrich Böll Foundation website
Access the online application portal
Register and fill in your details
Upload your German B2 certificate (mandatory) and other documents
Submit by March 1, 2026
Selection Process
Formal check of documents
Assessment by liaison lecturers
Selection workshop/Interview in Berlin (or digital)