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Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship 2026 in Germany | Fully Funded
Heinrich Böll Foundation (Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung)• Germany• Berlin• master• Scholarship
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Last checked: February 23, 2026 • Funding: Fully funded • Deadline: March 1, 2026
Source: https://www.boell.de/en/scholarships
Apply URL: https://www.boell.de/en/application
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Organization: Heinrich Böll Foundation (Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung)
Location: Berlin, Germany
Country: Germany
City: Berlin
Level: master
Eligibility
Eligible nationalities: All nationalities (for Master's and PhD), Priority for DAC country nationals (developing countries), Bachelor's: German nationals only or Bildungsinländer
Fields: All academic disciplines, Humanities and Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Engineering, Law and Political Science, Economics and Business, Arts and Music, Environment and Sustainability, Human Rights and Democracy
Language/tests: German language: DSH-2 or TestDaF level B2 minimum (mandatory for international students), Higher German proficiency improves chances especially during selection workshop, No IELTS or TOEFL required
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Requirements
- Excellent academic record (very good grades or higher)
- Active participation in social, political, or civic engagement
- Genuine interest in the foundation's values: ecology/sustainability, democracy/human rights, self-determination/justice
- Admission or enrollment at a state-recognized German university
- German language proficiency: DSH-2 or TestDaF level B2 minimum (for international students)
- No political party membership required
- Master's and PhD: Open to all nationalities
- Bachelor's: German nationals or Bildungsinländer only
Documents
- Motivation letter (1-2 pages) explaining goals and alignment with foundation values
- CV in tabular format highlighting academic achievements and civic engagement
- Academic certificates and transcripts
- Proof of admission or enrollment at a recognized German university
- German language certificate: DSH-2 or TestDaF B2 (for non-native speakers)
- Two recommendation letters: one on academic aptitude, one on social/political commitment
- For PhD: Research proposal (Exposé) + timeline + supervisor's letter of support
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The foundation is affiliated with the German Green Party but no party membership is required. Two application periods per year: March 1 and September 1. Portal opens 6 weeks before deadline. Spring 2026: NOW OPEN until March 1, 2026. Fall 2026: Portal opens July 15, deadline September 1, 2026. Selection process takes 4-5 months: file review + interview with trusted lecturer + selection workshop in Berlin.
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