Fully Funded: Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarships 2021 in Germany

DAAD/Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarships in Germany: Applications for the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarships to study in Germany is ongoing and open for interested applicants. The scholarships are open to students from Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America who wish to pursue their Bachelor or Masters Degree program in Germany.

Each year up to 40 students are awarded FES sponsorships. They are paid a monthly amount of EUR 750 in Bachelor’s, Diploma, Magister, state examination programmes or EUR 850 or, respectively, when doing a Master’s course. Furthermore, costs for health insurance are funded and scholars with a child receive a family allowance of EUR 276. Students in any subject area are eligible to apply, if they demonstrate excellent school or academic merit, wish to study in Germany.

Scholarship Sponsor(s): DAAD/Friedrich Ebert Foundation.

Scholarship Type: Fully Funded Scholarships

Scholarship Worth: Funding up to EUR 750 or 850/month  plus Other allowances.

Slots: Up to 40 scholarships per year

Study Level: Undergraduates and Postgraduate

Target Group:  Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America.

Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarships 2021 | Details

The scholarships are open to applicants from Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. Students in any subject area are eligible to apply, if they demonstrate excellent school or academic merit and wish to study in Germany.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

• Applicants from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe are eligible.
• The academic excellence of the candidates is taken into consideration.
• Candidates should wish to study in Germany and should be committed to the values of social democracy.
• Highly-performing students are preferred, with enhanced social competencies and academic skills.
• Eligible Subjects: Students in any subject area are eligible to apply, if they demonstrate excellent school or academic merit, wish to study in Germany.
• English Language Requirement: Not a necessary requirement.

Scholarship Value and Benefits

• International students receive a monthly base amount of EUR 750 in a Bachelor’s, Diplom, Magister or state examination programme or EUR 850 in a Master’s course.
• In addition, 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.
• The number of awards available is 40.

Application Procedures

How-to-Apply: To apply for the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarships 2021, you will need to visit the DAAD scholarship database and follow the below instructions to submit your application;

• Select your status and your country of origin to know if you are eligible to apply for the programs that appear and to enable you to submit an application
• If your status and/or country of origin is not included in the list, you cannot apply for this scholarship programme.

Application Deadline: Timeline varies, check  here for details of specific timelines

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