The Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship is awarded to international students pursuing Master’s or PhD degrees in German universities. It is funded by the German Government (DAAD) and the Green Political Foundation. The scholarship is merit-based and focuses on academic excellence + social engagement + commitment to democratic values, sustainability, human rights, and environmental causes.
The scholarship provides €934 per month for Master’s students and €1200 per month for PhD students, along with family allowances, travel support, and research funding (depending on profile).
The selection process involves a written application, academic evaluation, statement of purpose, social commitment evaluation, interviews, and document review.
Opening Date: 02-Dec-2025 07:53 AM
Closing Date: 02-Dec-2025 07:53 AM
Scholarship Syllabus / Evaluation Criteria (Important!)
The scholarship does not have a written exam syllabus like competitive entrance tests.
Instead, students are evaluated on the following 6 major areas:
| Component | Topics / Focus Areas |
|---|---|
| Academic Merit | Past academic records, research quality, publications, university ranking, academic consistency |
| Social & Community Engagement | Community service, activism, NGOs, leadership roles, volunteering |
| Democratic / Human Rights / Environmental Values | Sustainability projects, climate activism, equality, human rights promotion |
| Research Proposal / SOP | Clarity of goals, rationale for chosen program, contribution to society, connection to foundation values |
| Interview Skills | Motivation, awareness of global issues, communication, personal values |
| German Cultural / Social Awareness | Understanding of German society, democratic structure, sustainability movement |
Guidelines
- All questions are mandatory and there is no negative marking.
- Duration: minutes
- Total Questions:
- Question Type: MCQ
Disclaimer
- Read the question carefully.
- Select the best answer from the provided options.
- Ensure you have a stable Internet connection.
- After selecting your answer, click on the "Submit" button.