Study In Germany: Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarships 2023/2024

The Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarship application is currently open. This post will go into detail regarding this scholarship program, its benefits, and the application process.

The Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Foundation Scholarship 2024-2025 is completely funded. This scholarship is available in Germany for undergraduate and postgraduate study. This Scholarship will cover a monthly basic stipend of up to EUR 850, as well as health insurance costs and, where appropriate, family and baby allowances.

The scholarship is given to up to 40 outstanding students and includes a complete seminar program to help candidates improve their social and intellectual skills. Students from any subject area are eligible to apply if they have exceptional scholastic or academic merit, aspire to study in Germany, and are committed to the ideas of social democracy.

Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: Undergraduate, Masters, PhD, Diploma
• Institution(s): Friedrich Ebert Stiftung
• Study in: Germany
• Opportunity Focus Areas: Many courses are supported, but not pure study abroad programs outside the EU
• Program Period: Maximum funding period corresponds to BAföG regulations
• Number of Scholarships: Up to 40
• Deadline:
• Masters: April 30, 2024 for summer semester / October 31, 2023 for winter semester
• Bachelor / Diploma / Magister students as well as students aiming for a state examination: After the 1st semester and later. up to
• 3 semesters before the end of the standard period of study
• Medical students: After the 4th semester or after the physics until the end of the 6th semester
• PhD students: At any time

Scholarship Coverage

Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) Scholarships provide the recipients with the following benefits:

• Monthly Stipend of EUR 750 in a Bachelor’s, Diploma, Magister or state examination program
• Monthly Stipend of EUR 850 in a Master’s course.
• Costs for health insurance are funded and scholars with a child receive a family allowance of EUR 276.
• The scholarship does not have to be repaid.

Eligibility Criteria for Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarships

To be eligible for Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) Scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Required Languages: English / German
• Eligible Countries: Gifted students from Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe
• The candidates’ aptitudes and personalities show excellent promise for an academic or professional career.
• Admission to study or enrolment at a state or state-recognized 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 or a ‘Zertifikat C 1’ by a Goethe
• Institute
• Candidates are expected to show commitment to the values of social democracy.
• Above-average performance in school and studies
• Personality – we are looking for applicants with the following:
• political thinking
• Thirst for knowledge
• Tolerance and openness
• Team orientation
• Critical ability
• self reflection

Method of Application

Simply fill out the online application. We will ask you a few questions about your work and family history; no additional documents is necessary. If you have any questions or would like to speak with one of our 480 reputable professors before applying, please do so. (Please keep the deadlines and dates in mind!). For more information, click here.

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