The Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships 2027 support international students and PhD candidates who want to study at a recognised university in Germany.
The programme is open to students from DAC countries, with priority given to applicants who have completed their previous degree abroad and are still living in their home country when applying.
Key Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Heinrich Böll Foundation |
| Country | Germany |
| Study levels | Master’s and PhD |
| Eligible applicants | International students and researchers |
| Fields | All disciplines |
| Funding | Scholarship support |
| 2027 application period | 15 January – 1 March 2027 |
| Application | Online |
What Does the Scholarship Offer?
The Heinrich Böll Foundation provides financial support to selected Master’s students and PhD candidates studying in Germany.
The scholarship is not limited to a particular academic discipline. International applicants must study at a state-recognised German university.
Is It Fully Funded?
Not necessarily.
The foundation provides scholarship funding, but applicants should not automatically describe it as a fully funded scholarship covering every study and living expense. The exact support depends on the applicant category and programme.
Who Can Apply?
International applicants generally need to:
- Have completed a first degree abroad for Master’s funding.
- Be planning to study at a recognised German university.
- For PhD funding, have completed the required graduate degree.
- Demonstrate strong academic performance.
- Show social commitment and political interest.
- Meet the foundation’s German-language requirement.
International applicants generally need German language proficiency at B2 or DSH level and must provide proof.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted online only through the Heinrich Böll Foundation application portal.
Applicants should:
- Check the eligibility requirements.
- Prepare the required documents, including academic and reference documents.
- Register on the online application portal.
- Complete the application and upload the documents.
- Submit the completed application before the deadline.
The selection process has three stages: an initial review of the written application, an interview with a liaison lecturer, and a final digital interview with the selection committee.
2027 Deadline
For the Spring 2027 application round, the portal opens on 15 January 2027 and closes on 1 March 2027.
A second 2027 application period runs from 15 July to 1 September 2027.
At a Glance
Scholarship: Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship
Country: Germany
Level: Master’s and PhD
Fields: All disciplines
Eligibility: International students and PhD candidates
Spring 2027 deadline: 1 March 2027
Autumn 2027 deadline: 1 September 2027
Application: Online
Official information: Heinrich Böll Foundation – Scholarships
