The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), in collaboration with the Heinrich Böll Foundation, is now accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship intake.
The foundation offers annual scholarships to around 1,500 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students of all nationalities who demonstrate academic excellence, strong socio-political commitment, and alignment with the foundation’s core values of sustainability, democracy, and human rights.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Germany
- Category: Undergraduate | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | €11,208 Stipend/Year | Travel Costs | Healthcare
- Deadline: March 1 & September 1 (Annually)
Scholarship Details
The Heinrich Böll Foundation offers scholarships to talented students studying at German universities, universities of applied sciences, or universities of the arts. These scholarships are awarded to individuals from all academic fields who are deeply committed to the values of the foundation, including ecology, democracy, social justice, and non-violence.
The foundation expects its scholars to maintain excellent academic performance and to engage actively in social and political causes. International applicants from outside Germany are encouraged to apply for graduate and doctoral scholarships. However, scholarships for undergraduate studies are reserved exclusively for German nationals.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the DAAD Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Demonstrate excellent academic performance and strong school or university grades
- Exhibit social engagement and political interest
- Submit a compelling motivation statement for applying to the foundation
- International applicants must prove German language proficiency (minimum B2 or DSH2 level)
- Provide evidence of academic achievement, such as certificates or transcripts
- Note: Only online applications are accepted. The application portal typically opens six weeks before the deadline
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the DAAD Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship will receive:
- Monthly funding of €934 (approximately €11,208 annually)
- Health insurance coverage
- Individual allowances
- Travel funding for study-related trips abroad
- Support for the full duration of the academic program (with possibility of renewal for one semester)
Required Documents
To complete the application, candidates must submit the following:
- Completed application form
- University entrance qualification or its equivalent
- Academic transcripts or study certificates if studies have commenced
- For Master’s applicants: Certified copy of the first degree certificate
- Proof of student enrollment
- Reference letter from a university or college lecturer
- Reference on social engagement from a third party
- Proof of German language proficiency (B2 or DSH2)
- Strong academic records and motivation statement explaining alignment with the foundation’s values
How to Apply
To apply for the DAAD Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship 2026:
- Visit the official application portal and review all requirements
- Register and fill out your profile on the online application portal
- Upload all necessary documents as listed
- Submit your application before the deadline: March 1 or September 1
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