Master’s Scholarships in germany

DAAD Leadership for Africa Programme logo

DAAD Leadership for Africa Programme

Fully Funded
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Germany
Annual

The DAAD Leadership for Africa Programme supports qualified refugees and graduates from selected African countries to pursue postgraduate study in Germany with a strong focus on academic training and leadership development.

Master
Rosa Luxemburg Foundation Scholarships logo

Rosa Luxemburg Foundation Scholarships

Partially Funded
Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung (Rosa Luxemburg Foundation)
Germany
Annual

The Rosa Luxemburg Foundation Scholarships support highly qualified students and doctoral candidates studying in Germany, with a strong emphasis on social commitment and the Foundation's values.

Master
PhD
Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarships logo

Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarships

Partially Funded
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
Germany
Annual

Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarships support academically strong international students and doctoral candidates who want to study or conduct research in Germany and show social or political commitment.

Master
PhD
Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarships logo

Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarships

Partially Funded
Friedrich Ebert Foundation
Germany
Annual

The Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarships support high-achieving and socially engaged students in Germany, including international applicants, at undergraduate, master's and doctoral level.

Bachelor
Master
PhD
Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships logo

Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships

Fully Funded
Heinrich Böll Foundation
Germany
Closes Usually around March

Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships support outstanding students, including international applicants, for degree study in Germany across all subjects, with strong emphasis on academic merit and social engagement.

Bachelor
Master
PhD
Deutschlandstipendium logo

Deutschlandstipendium

Partially Funded
Federal Ministry of Education and Research and participating German universities
Germany
Annual

The Deutschlandstipendium is a merit-based scholarship in Germany for high-achieving students of all nationalities at participating universities. Applications are made directly to the university offering the award.

Bachelor
Master
PhD

Professors you could contact

Explore professors
Meet Kite AI

Your Academic Partner, powered by ChatGPT.

Try asking one of these — click to open Kite AI:

Quick Questions

Am I eligible for fully funded scholarships for master’s or PhD programs abroad?
Eligibility depends on your GPA, academic background, English score, and program fit. Most scholarships are merit-based and highly competitive.
Do I still need to show proof of funds if I receive a fully funded scholarship?
Sometimes. Even fully funded students may need to show basic maintenance funds during the visa process.
Is IELTS or TOEFL mandatory for international scholarship applications?
In most cases yes, although some universities may waive it if your previous degree was taught fully in English.
Can I apply for multiple scholarships at the same time?
Yes. Applying to several scholarships is recommended, but most sponsors require you to accept only one final award.
How important is work or research experience for winning scholarships?
It depends on the program — research scholarships value academic experience, while leadership scholarships often prioritize professional achievements.

Join 50,000+ applicants
finding funded opportunities