Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarships 2025

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: The maximum funding period corresponds to BAföG regulations
• Number of Scholarships: Up to 40
• Deadline:
  • Masters: April 30, 2025, for summer semester / October 31, 2025, 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:

• A monthly Stipend of EUR 750 in a Bachelor’s, Diploma, Magister, or state examination program
• A monthly Stipend of EUR 850 for 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