You can find suitable scholarships and carry out your own search using the scholarship and foundation databases here.
The so-called "Begabtenförderungswerke" in Germany comprise 13 foundations that focus on supporting high-achieving, committed individuals as part of the "" program of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). The basic grant for students is up to 812 euros, plus an income-independent allowance for study costs of 300 euros per month. You should only apply for the political foundation to which you can credibly demonstrate that you share the political values and convictions represented by the foundation.
The foundations have liaison lecturers who recommend students for scholarships, interview applicants and/or supervise the scholarship holders. You can find a list of the liaison lecturers at 51ÁÔÆæ here.
The is no different from that for German students. They receive financial support for high-performance studies, a comprehensive seminar program that strengthens social and professional skills as well as individual advice on site from around 470 liaison lecturers. Foreign scholarship holders receive 934 euros per month and the cost of health insurance.
Für BA-, MA-, Diplom/Magister/Staatsexamens-Studiengänge
As a foreign student, you can apply for a . You must still be studying for at least two semesters to be eligible for funding. Scholarships for foreign students are awarded from funds and in accordance with the guidelines of the Federal Foreign Office.
For graduate and MA programs
For graduate and MA programs
The Konrad Adenauer Foundation uses funds from the Federal Foreign Office to award and doctoral candidates who have already successfully completed their studies and would like to take up further studies (postgraduate or Master's degree) or a doctorate at a German university. Research stays of at least four semesters are also supported.
For MA programs
This scholarship program for MA students offers the opportunity to continue your academic education in Germany with an advanced degree. The scholarships are funded by the Federal Foreign Office. The monthly scholarship rate is 934 euros. At the time of application, you must not have lived in Germany for more than 15 months.
A
Afghanistan
Albania
Antigua and Barbuda
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
B
Bahamas
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
C
Canada
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
D
Denmark
E
Estonia
F
Finland
France
G
Georgia
Greece
H
Hungary
I
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
J
Japan
K
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Korea, Republic of
Kosovo
L
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxemburg
M
Malta
Moldova
Montenegro
N
Netherlands
New Zealand
North Macedonia
Norway
P
Palestinian territories
Poland
Portugal
R
Romania
Russian Federation
S
San Marino
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
St. Kitts and Nevis
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
T
Tajikistan
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkmenistan
U
Ukraine
United Kingdom
USA
Uzbekistan
V
Vatican
Vereinigtes Königreich
Vereinigte Staaten/USA
Y
Yemen
scholarship program: aimed at young, socially committed people with above-average leadership potential from the Global South and Eastern Europe who are pursuing a Master's or doctoral degree in development policy or theology in Germany.
scholarship program: for young refugee women seeking protection from war and persecution in Germany. Candidates must be nominated for the scholarship by a Protestant student congregation, a diaconal organization, a university, or a similar institution.
: aimed at socially committed people who studied in Ukraine and have fled to Germany because of the war.
The are aimed at international students from the Global South who wish to return to their home country after their studies. A direct application is not possible, the proposal must be made by the Catholic University Community (KHG) or partner committees abroad. Talk to the people at the KHG to see if you could be considered for a scholarship. Prerequisites are that you belong to a Catholic denomination or are motivated to engage in interreligious dialog.
The program is aimed at outstandingly qualified and particularly motivated students in their Master's and advanced studies. You cannot apply for the program yourself. Scholarship holders are nominated by the universities. The scholarship consists of a monthly basic amount of 700 euros and 50 euros in book money.
Goethe-Universität Frankfurt
Studium Lehre Internationales
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Inquiries:
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