Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships 2026

The Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships are offered by the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Germany and support academically strong, socially engaged students whose values align with democracy, sustainability, ecology, and social justice. The programme is associated with study at universities in Germany and is open across a wide range of academic disciplines.

Based on the reference posting, the scholarship can support Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD study. It is presented as a fully funded opportunity covering key study and living costs for the funded period. In addition to financial support, scholars may receive mentoring, professional development opportunities, and access to a broader academic and alumni network.

The scholarship is especially suitable for applicants with excellent academic records and a clear record of social or political engagement. International students of any nationality may be eligible, but applicants should be prepared to show a strong motivation to contribute to public life and to the foundation’s core themes. For programmes requiring German, applicants may need to provide formal proof of language ability; the reference posting specifically mentions minimum German proficiency at DSH 2 or TestDaF B2.

Applications are generally submitted online through the foundation’s scholarship application system. Because requirements can vary by study level and applicant status, students should review the current call carefully before applying. In general, applicants should expect to provide academic records, a statement of motivation, and evidence of extracurricular, civic, or political involvement.

• Host country: Germany
• Levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD
• Fields: all subjects
• Focus: academic excellence, social commitment, sustainability, democracy, and justice