Deadline: October 31, 2022.

Applicants come from countries in the Global South (Asia, Africa, Latin America), post-Soviet states as well as eastern and south-eastern European (EU) countries. Students in any subject area are eligible to apply, if they demonstrate excellent school or academic merit, wish to study in Germany, are committed to the values of social democracy and live by them. Scholarships are awarded to highly-performing students and include a comprehensive seminar programme to help enhance the candidates’ social competences and academic skills. Individual support by an on-site liaison lecturer is another benefit of the sponsorship. Each year up to 40 students are awarded FES sponsorships. 

ELIGIBILITY

1. Open to particularly gifted students from countries in the Global South (Asia, Africa, Latin America), post-Soviet states as well as eastern and south-eastern European (EU) countries.
2. The candidates’ aptitudes and personalities show excellent promise for an academic or professional career.
3. Moreover, candidates are expected to show commitment to the values of social democracy.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

• Admission to study or enrolment at a state or state-recognised higher education institution in Germany
• Sufficient knowledge of German, even if 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, a “Zertifikat C 1” by a Goethe Institute, the “Deutsche Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz” on level II or Telc C1 Hochschule.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Outstanding school or academic merit (where required: first graded proofs of academic achievement)
• Social and political involvement and commitment to the values of social democracy
• Responsible, motivated, reliable individuals willing to get involved with the Foundation’s network
• Sufficient knowledge of German, even if 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, a “Zertifikat C 1” by a Goethe Institute, the “Deutsche Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz” on level II or Telc C1 Hochschule

SCHOLARSHIP

1. International students receive a monthly base amount of 861 EUR.
2. In addition, costs for health insurance are funded and scholars with a child receive a family allowance of 276 EUR. The scholarship does not have to be repaid.

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