Heinrich Böll Foundation 2023 Grants and Scholarships for International Students

Heinrich Böll Stiftung is pleased to announce the opening of application for the 2023/2024 Heinrich Böll Foundation Grants and Scholarships to approximately 1400 undergraduates, graduates and doctoral students of all nationalities.

• Table of Content
• About Heinrich Boll Stiftung
• Grants and Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Grants and Scholarships
• Requirements for Grants and Scholarships Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Heinrich Boll Stiftung

The Heinrich Böll Foundation is part of the Green political movement that has developed worldwide as a response to the traditional politics of socialism, liberalism, and conservatism. Our main tenets are ecology and sustainability, democracy and human rights, self-determination and justice. We place particular emphasis on gender democracy, meaning social emancipation and equal rights for women and men. We are also committed to equal rights for cultural and ethnic minorities and to the societal and political participation of immigrants. Finally, we promote non-violence and proactive peace ... continue reading

Grants and Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Grants and Scholarships

The scholarship aims to support students with excellent academic records who wish to study in Germany to enrol for their studies in an eligible institution of higher learning.

Requirements for Grants and Scholarships Qualification

To be considered for the Heinrich Böll Foundation Grants and Scholarships, interested applicants are to meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must be an international student with good academic credentials
• Must demonstrate convincing reasons for applying to the Heinrich Boll Foundation for a scholarship.
• Must have obtained relevant credentials required for admission into a German institution of higher learning.
• Be willing to abide by the rules and regulations governing the conduct of students in a German university.
• Demonstrate great interpersonal skills.

Documents Required for Application

Applicants are to submit the following documents alongside their application:

• Personal data and CV
• Motivation letter for applying to the Heinrich Böll Foundation.
• An outline of your motivation for studying your chosen subject and of your main areas of interest.
• An outline of your social commitments and political interests

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Please note: We accept only online applications

• Gather information on the application process and the requested documents
• Register for the online application portal
• Provide the requested information in the Online Application Portal
• After uploading all of your documents, submit your application before the end of the application deadline

Student scholarship:

• Info Sheet A1-1 (PDF)
• Application Form (in German, PDF)
• Expert Reference Form (PDF)

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

For more details, visit Heinrich Böll Foundation website