Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarship To Study in Germany 2026/2027
Friedrich Ebert Foundation
Quick Facts
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About This Scholarship
The Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarship provides funding for international students from the Global South and Eastern Europe to study at state-recognized higher education institutions in Germany, with monthly stipends of 830-850 EUR depending on program level, health insurance coverage, and family allowances for scholars with children. Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic merit, commitment to social democracy values, and sufficient German language proficiency, with up to 40 scholarships awarded annually including comprehensive seminar programs and individual academic support.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Monthly stipend (992 EUR for all students)
- Health insurance costs
- Family allowance (160 EUR per month for scholars with children)
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be enrolled at a state or state-recognized higher education institution in Germany
- 2 Must demonstrate above-average study-related performance with first-graded certificates of academic achievement
- 3 Must show social and political involvement and commitment to the values of social democracy
- 4 Must have sufficient knowledge of German (minimum DSH level 2, TestDaF level 4, Goethe Institut C1, Deutsche Sprachdiplom level II, or Telc C1 Hochschule)
- 5 Must be from countries in the Global South (Asia, Africa, Latin America), post-Soviet states, or eastern and south-eastern European countries
- 6 Students from OECD countries are not eligible