If you’re an exceptional student from the Global South, Eastern or South-Eastern Europe, or a post-Soviet state and you’re looking to pursue higher education in Germany, this may be your gateway.
What the scholarship covers
The Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES), in cooperation with the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) database, offers fully-funded scholarships for international students to study at a state or state-recognised German higher-education institution.
Beneficiaries receive a monthly stipend: around €830 for undergraduate programmes and €850 for master’s level. Health-insurance costs are covered, and students with a child receive an additional family allowance of about €276. Importantly, the scholarship does not need to be repaid.
Who is eligible
- Students from Asia, Africa, Latin America, post-Soviet states, and Eastern/South-Eastern Europe.
- Academically strong applicants: above-average school/study performance, first graded certificates.
- Commitment to social-democratic values is required—FES places importance on students who show civic engagement and promise for an academic or professional future.
- Enrollment or admission at a German state/state-recognized institution.
- For foreign applicants, demonstration of German language skills is required, even if the academic programme is in English
How many awards & duration
Up to around 40 scholarships are awarded annually.
The funding duration corresponds to the duration of the degree programme according to German BAföG regulations.
Why this is a strong opportunity
- It’s fully funded: monthly stipend + insurance + family allowance for those eligible.
- Great for international students looking to study in Germany, in any subject area.
- The association with DAAD strengthens the credibility of the opportunity.
- Emphasis on civic engagement means the programme supports not just academic excellence but also leadership potential and societal impact.
Application process & timeline
You can apply via the DAAD scholarship database entry for detail number 10000153.
While applications may be submitted at any time depending on specific timelines, applicants must still check the detailed procedures and deadlines in the database entry.
Final thoughts
f you meet the criteria and are motivated to pursue your studies in Germany with full funding, this scholarship from FES is a compelling option. Be sure to prepare your academic records, demonstrate your engagement with social-democratic values, and fulfil the German language requirements.
For more details, application links and deadlines, visit the DAAD scholarship database entry.
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