Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Scholarship

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Scholarship is for citizens of developing countries and is for the promotion of young talent which has been one of the founding principles of the FES.

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung scholarship (FES) supports all academic subjects. Students from public or state-approved universities and from universities of applied sciences/polytechnic colleges can apply. 

The first scholarship of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung foundation were awarded to particularly talented young individuals from a working class milieu who were taking an active part in the young democracy of the Weimar Republic.

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Scholarship Details:

Host: Germany

Category:

  • Postgraduate Scholarship.
  • Masters Scholarship.
  • PhD Scholarship.

Eligible Countries:

All developing countries.

Reward:

  • Full scholarship.
  • 1,200 € per month.
  • Health care allowance.

Deadline:

Not specified.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Sufficient knowledge of German, although the courses are held in English.
  • Eligible Countries: Gifted students from Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe.
  • Admission to study or enrolment at a state or state-recognized higher-education institution in Germany.
  • Candidates’ aptitudes and personalities must show excellent promise for an academic or professional career.
  • Candidates are expected to show commitment to the values of social democracy.
  • Excellent performance in school and studies.
  • Candidates must posses the following personality traits:
  • Thirst for knowledge.
  • Tolerance and openness.
  • Team orientation.
  • Self reflection.
  • Political thinking.

Benefits of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Scholarship:

Foreign scholarship holders receive:

  • Any income exceeding 400 € per month will be credited against the scholarship.
  • 934 € per month (basic scholarship programme).
  • 1.200 € per month (graduate scholarship programme).
  • 276 € of family allowance, if applicable.
  • Refund of health care costs.