The Heinrich Boll scholarships is available for the few foreign students who got their high institutions entrance qualification from any other school apart from the once in Germany. Who also wants to go for their masters or doctorate degree program in Germany.
If you are a foreign student that wants to further your studies in Germany? just know that you are at the right place because in this blog, we will tell you all you need to know about the Heinrich Boll scholarship, and how to apply for 0the scholarship.
Heinrich Boll Scholarship Breakdown:
- Organization Name: Heinrich Boll Foundation
- Program: Masters/PhD Degree
- Deadline: 1 Mar/1 Sep (annual)
- Study in: Germany
- Next course starts 2023
Host Institution(s) for Heinrich Boll scholarship:
The school that hosts this wonderful scholarship scheme are State Universities of any other university recognized by Germany.
Level/Field(s) of study:
The Heinrich Boll scholarships are towards Masters Degree or PhD Degree in all subjects offered at state or state-recognized universities in Germany
For EU students, Master’s Degree courses at state or state-recognized universities in Germany, Switzerland, and other EU member states are possible.
Number of Scholarships:
The number of scholarships to be given is not specified.
Target group for Heinrich Boll Scholarship:
The scholarship program allots scholarships to international students, both EU and non-EU, who are not educated in Germany.
Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:
Masters Studies:
- Non-EU students: €934 per month plus various individual allowances, possibly health insurance; tuition fees are in certain cases possible in Germany.
- EU students: varies, max. €812 plus €300 book money per month; tuition fees not possible in Germany but possible to a limited extent in other countries.
The scholarship is awarded for the regular period of study, may be extended by one semester.
PhD Studies:
- Non-EU students: €1,200 per month plus €100 mobility allowance per month, plus various individual allowances; tuition fees are not possible.
- EU students: €1350 per month basic scholarship plus €100 per month research costs allowance; tuition fees are not possible in Germany but possible to a limited extent in other countries.
The scholarship is awarded for three years as a rule (two years, may be extended at most by 12 months)
Eligibility:
International Master students who earned their university entrance qualification outside Germany:
- You may apply before commencing your Masters programme or at any time up to the end of the first semester of the Masters programme.
- Proof of first professional qualification must be provided
Required proof of German Proficiency: Level B2 or DSH 2 (with certificate)
International Doctoral students who earned the university entrance qualification outside Germany:
- Proof of admission to doctoral studies by a state or state recognized university, as a rule in Germany, must be included with the application.
- By the application date, preliminary work must have been completed and a valid timetable for completion must be submitted.
- PhD subjects related to focal points of the Foundation’s activities will be given priority.
Required proof of German Proficiency: Level B2 or DSH 2 (with certificate)
Application instructions:
For you to get the full details of the things needed please kindly rich out to information sheet A 1-1 (scholarship application for undergraduate and graduate students) or A 2-1 (scholarship application for doctoral studies).
The online application will be closed be 1 March or 1 September ( for PhD studies alone).
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for details on how to apply for this scholarship.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website: https://www.boell.de/en/application