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No IELTS
Open to all nationalities
Varies by programme

Heinrich Böll Foundation Study & Doctoral Scholarships (international applicants)

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Heinrich Böll Foundation🇩🇪 GermanyDeadline: Varies by programme

The Heinrich Böll Foundation's scholarship program awards study and doctoral scholarships to German and international students and doctoral candidates, tied to Green values of ecology, democracy and human rights.

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Scholarship Overview

ProviderHeinrich Böll Foundation
Host InstitutionHeinrich Boll Foundation
Host Country🇩🇪 Germany
Study LevelMaster's, PhD
Field of StudyAll fields
Funding TypeFully Funded + Stipend
ValueStudy and doctoral scholarships for graduates and doctoral students from outside Germany; an application for an undergraduate degree is not possible.
DurationNot specified
Application DeadlineVaries by programme1 programme date belowVaries by programmeVaries by programme
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated3 November 2026
Official Websitewww.boell.de

Deadlines by programme

This award does not run on one deadline: the provider sets it per programme, campus or intake. These are the dates its own notice states, each with the clause it came from.

Programme / intakeClosing date
Page states: "The application deadlines are **“Page states: "The application deadlines are **March 1**and **September 1**." - two annual calls”September 1day published, no year

No date has been estimated: where the notice gives only a month, the month is shown, and where it gives no year, none is assumed. Confirm the date that applies to you on the provider’s page before applying.

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Monthly Stipend

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic Requirements

  • Graduates and doctoral students from outside Germany applying for a Master's degree or doctorate at a German university; international applicants must prove good or very good German proficiency (at least B2 Level or DSH1); only online applications accepted.

Language Requirements

  • Alternative English proof accepted

Age & Experience

Not specified

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Submit the online application before 1 March or 1 September (portal opens ~6 weeks earlier)

Required Documents

Document list not specified. See the official application instructions.

Before You Apply

Always verify the scholarship information on the official provider website. Scholarship deadlines, requirements, funding details, and eligibility can change.

Last Verified: 31 October 2026Last Updated: 3 November 2026Source: Official ProviderVerification Status:
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