Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarship for International Students in Germany 2026/2027

The Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES) is offering financial support to international students pursuing Bachelor's, Master's, Diploma and State Examination programmes at German universities.

The scholarship aims to support talented students from different backgrounds, particularly those who demonstrate academic excellence, social responsibility and commitment to democratic values.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNovember 30, 2026
• Study LevelMasters , Undergraduate
• SponsorFriedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES)
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Monthly financial support of €992.

• Health insurance costs covered.

• Additional €255 monthly allowance for scholarship recipients with children.

• Political education seminars, workshops and skills-development training.

• Mentoring, personal guidance and access to an international network of scholars and alumni.

The financial support allows our scholarship recipients to concentrate on their studies and extracurricular activities. Another piece of good news: the scholarship does not have to be repaid.

Requirements

This funding program is available to:

• Foreigners who are
• already studying at a German, state or state-recognized university or university of applied sciences
• have very good German language skills
• above-average grades in studies
• are politically engaged
• to identify with the values ??of social democracy

Selection Process

• Step 1: Fill out the online application form

• Step 2: Submit documents and expert opinions

• Step 3: The first selection interview

• Step 4: The second selection interview

• Step 5: Decision by the selection committee

Application Documents

• Detailed CV with information about previous education and socio-political engagement
• Certificates, university entrance qualification, enrollment certificate, other documents
• detailed letter of motivation 
• two letters of recommendation from university professors (for undergraduate and doctoral students) or teachers (for first-year students)

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Application Portal.

For more information, kindly visit the FES webpage.