Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship for International Students

Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarships

Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarships

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The Heinrich Böll Foundation awards scholarships to approximately 1,500 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students each year who are enrolled in universities, universities of applied sciences, or universities of the arts. These students come from all disciplines and countries.

The Foundation anticipates that the applicants of their scholarships will have incredible academic records, be politically and socially active, and are keenly interested in the fundamental principles of the foundation, which include ecology and sustainability, democracy and human rights, and self-determination and justice.

Offered By  Heinrich Boll Foundation 
Amount Granted  Variable 
Type of Scholarship  Merit-Based
Level of Program  Undergraduate, Post-graduate, and Doctorate 
Application Deadline  1 March, 24/1 September, 24 (tentative) 
International Students Yes 
Official URL Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarships
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Benefits

Undergraduate and graduate students: Students educated in Germany and EU nationals (not schooled in Germany) may get up to INR 59,347 per month plus INR 27,468 in book money. The amount of financing depends on the applicant's own or his parental income and assets. Non-EU nationals (those who were not educated in Germany) will awarded INR 77,742 per month in addition to other individual allowances.

For doctorate students: Students educated in Germany and EU nationals (not schooled in Germany) will get INR 1,23,523 per month, plus INR 9156 per month for research fees. Non-EU nationals (those not schooled in Germany) will earn INR 1,09,789 per month in addition to INR 9,156 per month in mobility allowance and various individual allowances. 

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Eligibility Criteria

International Master's students with university entrance qualifications obtained outside of Germany:

  • list items You may apply before beginning your master’s course or at any time up until the end of the first semester. 
  • list items You have to submit your proof of an initial professional certificate. 
  • list items You have to submit your proof of German Proficiency: Level B2 or DSH 2 (with certificate).  
  • International Doctoral students who obtained their university admission qualification outside of Germany:

  • list items They need to provide their proof of acceptance to Ph.D. studies at a state or state-recognized university and must be supplied with the application in Germany.
  • list items International Doctoral students' preliminary work must be completed by the application deadline, and a valid completion timetable must be given.
  • list items Ph.D. subjects linked to the Foundation's main points will be prioritized.
  • list items Proof of German Proficiency is required: Level B2 or DSH 2 (with certificate).
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    Application Process

    The Heinrich Boll Foundation only accepts applications online. The internet gateway goes live around six weeks before the application deadline. To apply for the scholarship, follow these steps:

  • list items You need to gather all the information on the application process and the documentation that's required.
  • list items Then you will create an account on the online application application portal.
  • list items The next step is to fill out the Online Application Portal with the requested information.
  • list items Once you've uploaded all of your documents, submit your application before the application deadline.
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    Documents Required 

    Candidates should have these records close at hand:

  • list items A two-page summary of the candidate's involvement in society.
  • list items Doctoral candidates should include a thorough exposé of their study.
  • list items Recommendation Letters
  • list items Work Experience Updated Resume
  • list items A transcript of grades
  • list items Statement of Purpose
  • list items Enrolment Card of the Applicant 
  • list items If the applicant's prior institution employed a grading system that is different from the one used in Germany, please provide an explanation of it. 
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    Selection Process

    Three stages make up the selection of applicants for Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarships:

    Stage 1: Applicants must submit their applications, the necessary documentation, and personal references attesting to their social commitment responsibility. Applications are carefully examined based on each applicant’s academic credentials, political interests, and social commitments as well as their purpose for applying for the scholarship, and the standard of their research project. 

    Stage 2: Following a thorough screening process, a liaison lecturer interview- which may be conducted in person or over the phone- is held. After carefully examining the profiles, the selection procedure is carried out. 

    Stage 3: Selected candidates will be contacted to participate in a workshop, group discussion, and personal interview session held in Berlin. 

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    Contact Details

    Studienwerk der Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung

    Fon: +49 - 30 - 28 534 - 400

    office hours: Mo, Tu, Thu, Fr 10-13 Uhr

    E-Mail: studienwerk@boell.de

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Who is eligible for the Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarship?

    Each year, the Heinrich Böll Foundation awards scholarships to about 1,000 undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate students, representing all fields of study and nationalities, who are enrolled in German higher education institutions.

    How do I get a Heinrich Boll Scholarship?

    If you’re applying for the Heinrich Boll Scholarships then you must have excellent academic achievements as well as be politically and socially involved. You should also be passionate about the foundation's core values, which include sustainability and ecology, human rights and democracy, and justice and self-determination.

    Can I reapply for the Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarship?

    If you did not pass the first or second stage then you may reapply. If you were rejected during the selection workshop then you are not permitted to reapply.

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