Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarship 2024-2025 | Fully-Funded Study in Germany

You can now submit your application for the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarship 2024-2025 for your fully-funded studies in Germany.

Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarship in Germany is an opportunity for international students from Asia, Latin America and Africa.

The fully-funded scholarships are offered for students from developing countries to pursue postgraduate/doctoral studies in Germany.

Programme Description

Candidates are international students from all subjects (except the medical disciplines) who have been admitted to a doctoral programme at a German higher education institution.

They come from countries in the Global South (Asia, Africa, Latin America), post-Soviet states as well as eastern and south-eastern European (EU) countries. Eligibility criteria include an excellent school and academic record and voluntary social and political involvement.

Scholars are paid the amount of 1,200 EUR per month over a period of 2, at maximum 3 years. The scholarship also entails comprehensive non-material support.

Benefits:

1. A monthly stipend of 1,200 Euros.
2. No tuition fee.
3. Health insurance.
4. Opportunity to study in Germany.
5. Comprehensive seminar program.
6. Opportunity to participate in symposia.

Target Group

Anybody who has been unconditionally accepted for a doctorate at a German institution of higher education is invited to apply – except the medical disciplines. Eligible applicants come from countries in the Global South (Asia, Africa, Latin America), post-Soviet states as well as eastern and south-eastern European (EU) countries.

Academic Requirements

• admission to a doctoral programme at a state or state-recognised 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, a “Zertifikat C 1” by a Goethe Institute, the “Deutsche Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz” at level II or a “Telc C1 Hochschule”

Number of Scholarships

• About 15 scholarships per year

Duration

Two, at maximum 3 years. In justified exceptional cases, funding can also be granted for more than 3 years, but no longer than the final examination.

Scholarship Value

• 1,200 EUR per month
• networking within student- and working groups
• comprehensive seminar programme
• participation in symposia

Application Papers

Application forms and further information on the application procedure can be found here.

Application Deadline

Applications may be submitted at any time; there are, however, specific timelines which are detailed here.

Deadline: The deadline varies according to the program. Check the deadlines before starting the application.