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Friedrich Ebert Foundation Basic Funding for International Students

Application Deadline
November 30, 2026
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Opportunity Overview

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) gives international students at a state or state-recognised German university €992 a month, plus health insurance and €255 a month for students with children, and the money does not have to be repaid. It covers bachelor's and master's studies and requires good German (B2, even without a certificate), above-average grades and social or political engagement.

Funding Benefits & Coverage

3 Benefits

Monthly Stipend of €992

Monthly financial support of 992 euros to cover living costs during studies in Germany.

Health Insurance Coverage

The foundation covers the costs of health insurance for the student.

Child Allowance (€255 monthly)

Additional allowance of 255 euros per month for scholarship holders with children.

Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria

5 Criteria
Eligible Nationalities

All except: Germany (specific track conditions apply)

Must be an international student enrolled or admitted at a state or state-recognized German higher education institution.
Proof of good German language proficiency (at least B2 level, even for English-taught study programmes).
Demonstrate above-average academic performance and grades.
Show social and political engagement and identify with the values of social democracy.
Timing: master's students apply before or at the start of the first semester (by 30 November for winter, 31 May for summer), bachelor's students after the first semester and up to three semesters before the end of the standard study period.

Required Documents

1 Docs
Online application form including details on background, motivation, and engagement

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2027 / 2028.

Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Monthly Stipend of €992, Health Insurance Coverage, Child Allowance (€255 monthly).

Eligible levels: Master, Bachelor.

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Available Majors

Open to all fields of study

Key Details

Category:Scholarship
Host country:Germany
Eligible Nationalities:All except: Germany (specific track conditions apply)
Degree level:Master, Bachelor
Application Deadline:Nov 30, 2026

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