German Academic Exchange Service, DAAD, annually invites applicants from any discipline, background, and higher education institution for the Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarship as well as other funding opportunities in Germany.
The Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarship is geared to approximately 1500 undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students from Germany and abroad, talented students showing excellent promise for future academic and professional careers.
In this post, we will provide you a comprehensive guide that covers the details, benefits, requirements, and step-by-step application procedure.
DAAD Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Germany
- Study Abroad:Â Study in EuropeÂ
- Category: Undergraduate | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD ScholarshipsÂ
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | €11,208 Stipend/Year | Travel Costs | Healthcare
- Deadline: March 1 & September 1, Every Year.
DAAD Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarship Details:
The Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships are granted to approximately 1500 undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students of all subjects and nationalities per year, who are pursuing their degree at universities, universities of applied sciences, or universities of the arts.
The foundation promotes those studying and graduating who have a positive attitude towards the goals of the Green project, share the fundamental ideals of the Heinrich Böll Foundation – democracy, ecology, solidarity and non-violence – and who take an active socio-political role.
The DAAD Heinrich Boll Foundation expect her scholarship recipients to have excellent academic records, to be socially and politically engaged, and to have an active interest in the basic values of the foundation: ecology and sustainability, democracy and human rights, self determination and justice.
DAAD Heinrich Boll Scholarship 2026 Requirements
To apply and be considered for the 2026 DAAD Heinrich Boll Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates must satisfy the following requirements;
- Proof of the required level of German language (B2 oder DSH 2)
- excellent school grades and academic standing; if requested, first graded proofs of academic achievements
- social engagement and interest in politics
- convincing justification for applying to the Foundation
- The scholarship department of the Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships to graduates and doctoral students from outside Germany. An application for a scholarship for an undergraduate degree is only available for German nationals.
- The application deadline is March 1st and September 1st. Please note: We only accept online applications. The application portal will be opened about 6 weeks before the application deadline.
- International applicants have to prove their proficiency in German. Good or very good knowledge of the German language is required (at least B2 Level or DSH2).
DAAD Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarship Duration and Reward
- Funding generally covers the standard study period with the option to apply for renewal for 1 semester.
- Monthly funding of €934
- Individual allowance
- Health insurance
- Funding for travel abroad
Required Documents for DAAD Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarship
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Application Form
- University Entrance Qualification or Equivalent
- A list of Study Certificates to date if you have already commenced your studies
- For foreign applicants for a scholarship to study for a master’s degree: Certified copy of your first-degree certificate
- Student enrollment certificate
- An expert reference from a university or college lecturer.
- A third-party reference on your social commitment
- Proof of the required level of German language (B2 oder DSH 2)
- excellent school grades and academic standing; if requested, first graded proofs of academic achievements
- social engagement and interest in politics
- convincing justification for applying to the Foundation
How To Apply for DAAD Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarship 2026 (Step-by-Step Process)
To apply for the DAAD Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Gather information on the application process and the requested documents
- Register for the online application portal
- Provide the requested information in the Online Application Portal
- After uploading all of your documents, submit your application before the end of the application deadline.