Apply now for the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarship to start your academic career in Germany. For undergraduate and graduate studies, this fully supported opportunity for the 2025 - 2026 academic year offers a monthly salary of up to EUR 850, health insurance, and family allowances. A thorough seminar program is offered to up to forty exceptional students, who are then able to improve their intellectual and social abilities. All academic backgrounds are eligible to apply, as long as they can show outstanding merit and a dedication to social democracy.
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Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarships 2025
Program details
Key facts at a glance
- Host country
- Worldwide
- Region
- Worldwide
- Institution
- Friedrich Ebert Stiftung
- Study level
- Master's
- Funding
- Stipend
Program overview
Full description, requirements, and what to expect
Requirements & preparation
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Eligibility criteria
14 requirements to review
- Candidates have outstanding potential for success in school or the workplace, as shown by their skills and dispositions.
- In Germany, admission to a state-run or state-approved higher education institution is necessary.
- Courses are taught in English, but you must speak German fluently. At least DSH level 2, Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache level 4, or Zertifikat C1 from a Goethe Institute are required for this.
- Prospective candidates ought to exhibit a dedication to the tenets of social democracy.
- It is anticipated that academic achievement in school and prior research will be above average.
- Among the desired personality traits are:.
- Political consciousness.
- A thirst for information.
- Tolerance and open-mindedness.
- Group cooperation.
- Critical thinking abilities.
- Self-knowledge and introspection.
- Eligible Countries: Gifted students from Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe.
- Host: Germany.
Benefits & funding
5 perks included · Stipend
- 750 EUR per month for a bachelor’s, diploma, master’s, or state examination program stipend.
- EUR 850 per month is the master’s course stipend.
- Health insurance costs are paid for, and if a scholar has a kid, they will also receive a family allowance of EUR 276.
- Repayment of the scholarship is not necessary.
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Important dates
Deadlines and listing updates
- Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
- Published on Opportunity StationJun 9, 2024
- Last updatedJul 8, 2026
Participating location
Where this opportunity takes place
Worldwide
Next step
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