Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung (RLS) 2021 Scholarships for Graduate Students (Germany)

The Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung (RLS) supports postgraduate students from Egypt, Libya, Lebanon, Tunisia, Yemen, Jordan, Morocco and Iraq in Germany.

• Table of Content
• About Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung (RLS)
• RLS Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of RLS Scholarships
• Requirements for RLS Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung (RLS)

The Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung is one of the six major political foundations in the Federal Republic of Germany, tasked primarily with conducting political education both at home and abroad. The foundation is closely linked to Die Linke, the German Left Party. Since its founding in 1990, the foundation’s work has adhered to the legacy of its namesake, German socialist leader Rosa Luxemburg, and seeks to represent democratic socialism with an unwavering internationalist focus. The foundation is committed to a radical perspective emphasizing public awareness, enlightenment and social criti... continue reading

RLS Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of RLS Scholarships

The maximum time period of the scholarship is based on the average time or number of semesters of your studies (Regelstudienzeit). The scholarship will at first be granted for one year and then to the end if the prerequisites have been fulfilled. Extensions in addition to the Regelstudienzeit are possible. The monthly basic scholarship is 850,- Euro.

Another public funded scholarship at the same time is not allowed, however, if a parallel and different scholarships is possible, the months will be simply subtracted from our scholarship.

Requirements for RLS Scholarships Qualification

• applications will be accepted only in German or English language
• very good grades
• some degree like a BA or a diploma
• certificate of enrolment (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung) for the next semester or at least a letter of admission (Zulassung) from a German university. Your enrolment must be documented at the latest by the time the scholarship would start
• basic knowledge of the German language (further classes can be sponsored by us). At least very good knowledge of the English language
• activities in social, political and/or community services

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit RLS website.