The scholarship department of the Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships to graduates, and doctoral students from outside Germany. An application for a scholarship for an undergraduate degree is not possible.
The application deadline is March 1st and September 1st. Please note: We only accept online applications. The application portal will be opened about 6 weeks before the application deadline.
International applicants have to prove their proficiency in German. Good or very good knowledge of the German language is required (at least B2 Level or DSH2).
You can find all the information sheets for download below.
Application Process
Please note: We accept only online applications
1. Gather information on the application process and the requested documents
2. Register for the online application portal
3. Provide the requested information in the Online Application Portal
4. After uploading all of your documents, submit your application before the end of the application deadline
Information Sheets
Info Sheet A1-1 (PDF)
Application Form (in German, PDF)
Expert Reference Form (PDF)
Please use Adobe Acrobat Reader to fill in the form
Doctoral scholarship:
Info Sheet A2-1 (PDF)
Application Form (in German, PDF)
Expert Reference Form (PDF)
Please use Adobe Acrobat Reader to fill in the form
Contact
Studienwerk der Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung
Fon: +49 – 30 – 28 534 – 400
office hours: Mo, Tu, Thu, Fr 10-13 Uhr
E-Mail: studienwerk@boell.de
Funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and the Federal Foreign Office
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