Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship 2027
The Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship 2027 funds international Master's and PhD students in Germany: up to €992/month for non-EU master's students and €1,500/month for PhD candidates, plus mobility and other allowances. The Spring 2027 portal opens 15 January and closes 1 March.
The Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship 2027 supports international Master's and PhD students studying in Germany. Open to all subjects, the scholarship provides a monthly stipend of €992/month for non-EU master's students and €1,500/month for PhD candidates, plus mobility and other allowances.
Key dates
- 15 January 2027: Spring 2027 portal opens.
- 1 March 2027: Spring 2027 application deadline.
A Fall 2027 round follows from 15 July to 1 September 2027.
Who the foundation supports
The scholarship targets international students who completed their first degree abroad — priority goes to applicants from DAC countries not yet resident in Germany — who combine strong academic achievement with social and political engagement and identify with the foundation's values.
The Heinrich Böll Foundation provides partial funding as a monthly stipend: €992/month for non-EU master's students and €1,500/month for PhD candidates, plus mobility allowances and other allowances.
- International students who completed their first degree abroad (priority to DAC-country applicants not yet resident in Germany)
- Strong academic record
- Social and political engagement
- Identification with the foundation's values
- German language skills expected
- €992/month for non-EU master's students
- €1,500/month for PhD candidates
- Mobility allowance
- Other allowances
- Completed first degree abroad (priority to DAC-country applicants not yet resident in Germany)
- Strong academic record
- Social and political engagement
- Identification with the foundation's values
- German language skills expected
Check the official scholarship page for the exact required documents before the Spring 2027 round. Typical requirements include a CV, academic transcripts and proof of university admission or enrolment in Germany.
- Prepare your documents before the portal opens on 15 January 2027.
- Submit your application via the Heinrich Böll Foundation portal by 1 March 2027.
- A Fall 2027 round runs from 15 July to 1 September 2027.
Details: boell.de/en/scholarships.