/ Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarship for Study in Germany (Funded)

Application for the 2026/2026 Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarship is ongoing!

Applicants come from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. Students in any subject area are eligible to apply, if they show excellent school or academic merit, wish to study in Germany, are committed to the values of social democracy, and live by them.

To apply successfully, kindly read through this piece to learn the full details about this award- the eligibility criteria, requirements, application deadline, and more. The table below will give you an overview of what you should expect.

About Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarship

Friedrich Scholarships are awarded to highly-performing students and include a comprehensive seminar programme to help enhance the candidates’ social competencies 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 programs 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.

Target Group

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.

Academic Requirements

• 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

Number of Scholarships

up to 40 scholarships per year

Duration

maximum funding period corresponds to BAföG regulations

Scholarship Value

International students receive a monthly base amount of EUR 830 in a Bachelor’s, Diploma, Magister, or state examination program 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.

Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarship- Method of Application

You can submit your online application at any time. The best thing to do is to apply …

• late. up to 3 semesters before the end of the standard period of study, i.e.:
  • for bachelor’s degree programs
    (6 semesters: until the end of the 3rd semester; 7 semesters: until the end of the 4th semester)
  • for diploma/master’s/
    state examination courses
    (up to the end of the 6th semester)

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Application Deadline:

The closing date for this award application entry is not announced yet.

For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage

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