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The Heinrich Böll Foundation, affiliated with Germany's Green Party, awards scholarships to outstanding international master's and doctoral students at German universities who share its values, such as ecology, democracy and human rights. The scholarship usually includes a monthly stipend and a program of activities and networking. Applicants generally need to be enrolled or admitted at a German university and show social or political engagement.
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Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships for Master's Studies
Master, PhDFully FundedAll fieldsMarch 1, 2027
Life and living
Germany
Life and living
Germany
Studying and living in Germany
Costs and living
Tuition: • No tuition at public universities in 14 states for bachelor’s, consecutive master’s and doctorates; students only pay the semester contribution (about €100–350 per semester, often including a transport ticket). • Baden-Württemberg (e.g. Heidelberg, Stuttgart, Freiburg, KIT): €1,500 per semester for non-EU students. • Technical University of Munich (TUM): €2,000–3,000 per semester for bachelor’s and €4,000–6,000 for master’s (rising from winter 2027/28). • Doctorates are tuition-free in every state. Living: proof of €992 a month (€11,904 a year) is required, usually through a blocked account (Sperrkonto). Students typically spend about €850–1,100 a month depending on the city (Munich and Hamburg are more expensive). Statutory student health insurance costs about €120–140 a month.
Working while studying
International students may work 140 full days or 280 half days a year without approval from the Federal Employment Agency, and up to 20 hours a week during the lecture period. Student assistant jobs at the university do not count towards this limit. After graduation: a residence permit of up to 18 months to look for a job matching your qualification, then a switch to a skilled-worker permit or the EU Blue Card.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in GermanyFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: €992 per month, Seminars and support programme.
The latest deadline we have is March 1, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Online application form (Böll Foundation portal), High school diploma with grades (translated if not in German or English), Transcript of records or degree certificate with grades, with an explanation of the grading system, Proof of German at level B2 / DSH 1 (or a German international Abitur), Enrolment certificate (can be submitted up to the digital interview stage), Social commitment reference on the official form, Expert report (academic reference) on the official form, from a different person.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.boell.de/en/application. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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