Friedrich Ebert Foundation – Scholarship for International Students in Germany 2021 (Fully Funded)
Bursary Description
Scholarship Description:
Friedrich Ebert Foundation – Scholarship for International Students in Germany 2021 (Fully Funded) is open for International Students . The scholarship allows Masters level programm(s) in the field of All Subjects taught at Germany Universities . The deadline of the scholarship is Open.
Applicants come from Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. Students in any subject area are eligible to apply, if they demonstrate excellent school or academic merit, wish to study in Germany, are committed to the values of social democracy and live by them. Scholarships are awarded to highly-performing students and include a comprehensive seminar programme to help enhance the candidates’ social competences and academic skills. Individual support by an on-site liaison lecturer is another benefit of the sponsorship. Each year up to 40 students are awarded FES sponsorships. They are paid a monthly amount of EUR 830 in Bachelor’s, Diplom, Magister, state examination programmes or EUR 850 or, respectively, when doing a Master’s course. Furthermore, costs for health insurance are funded and scholars with a child receive a family allowance of EUR 276. The scholarship does not have to be repaid.
Degree Level:
Friedrich Ebert Foundation – Scholarship for International Students in Germany 2021 (Fully Funded) is available to undertake Masters level programs at Germany Universities.
Available Subjects:
Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.
- All Subjects
Scholarship Benefits:
- up to 40 scholarships per year
- maximum funding period corresponds to BAföG regulations
- International students receive a monthly base amount of EUR 830 in a Bachelor’s, Diplom, Magister or state examination programme or EUR 850 in a Master’s course. In addition, costs for health insurance are funded and scholars with a child receive a family allowance of EUR 276. The scholarship does not have to be repaid.
Eligible Nationalities:
particularly gifted students from Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. The candidates’ aptitudes and personalities show excellent promise for an academic or professional career. Moreover, candidates are expected to show commitment to the values of social democracy.
Eligibility Criteria:
- admission to study or enrolment at a state or state-recognized higher-education institution in Germany
- sufficient knowledge of German, although the courses are held in English. This means a ‘Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang’ of at least DSH level 2, a ‘Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache’ of at least level 4 or a ‘Zertifikat C 1’ by a Goethe Institute
Application Procedure:
outstanding school or academic merit (where required: first graded proofs of academic achievement)
- social and political involvement and commitment to the values of social democracy
- responsible, motivated, reliable individuals willing to get involved with the Foundation’s network
- sufficient knowledge of German, although the courses are held in English. This means a ‘Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang’ of at least DSH level 2, a ‘Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache’ of at least level 4 or a ‘Zertifikat C 1’ by a Goethe Institute
Application Papers
all application forms and further information on the application procedure here
Application Deadline
Applications may be submitted at any time; there are, however, specific timelines which are detailed here
