Pursue your education in Germany! Good news: applications for Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Scholarships are currently open. In this article, we will explain in detail about this scholarship program, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.
The Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Scholarships 2026-2027 are fully funded scholarships for international students. These scholarships are available for masters and PhD students. The scholarship provides €1,350 per month. Additional lump sum payments of €100 to cover research costs and further healthcare subsidies are also available.
The funds for this program are provided by the Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt). The maximum time period of the scholarship depends on the average time or number of semesters required for your studies (Regelstudienzeit). The scholarship is initially granted for one year and can be extended until the end of your studies, as long as the prerequisites are fulfilled. Extensions beyond the Regelstudienzeit are possible.
The Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung’s Scholarship Department offers scholars a wide range of support, including political education events, summer schools, workshops (both domestically and abroad), symposia, and educational trips.
The foundation also organizes practical training in areas such as:
- Rhetoric
- Conflict management
- Key skills (time management, self-management)
- Academic qualification enhancement
- Writing workshops
- Seminars on research methodology
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Masters, PhD
- Institution(s): Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung
- Study in: Germany
- Opportunity Focus Areas: Masters and PhD degrees in any subject, except for Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary Medicine
- Program Period:
- For Masters: Maximum of three years
- For PhD: Maximum of four years
- Deadline: October 1, 2025, for grants beginning in the summer semester (1 April) of the next year
Scholarship Coverage
The Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Scholarship offers the following benefits to its recipients:
- For Masters: The monthly scholarship provides 850€, plus a 20€ lump sum. You can also get extra help for health and nursing insurance, up to 86€.
- For PhD: The doctoral scholarship gives 1350€ per month, and it doesn’t depend much on your income. You can also receive 100€ for research costs, plus additional help for health care. Scholarship holders can get funding for trips abroad (for research, conferences, etc.).
The organization can also support classes in the Euro and German languages.
Eligibility Criteria for Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Scholarship
To be eligible for the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Scholarship, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Required Language: Good knowledge of English. You must also know German at least at the B2 level or higher.
- Eligible Countries: Applicants from all over the world are welcome. Preference is given to women, students from non-academic and migrant backgrounds, those in need, and people with disabilities who show achievement and commitment. Applications from undergraduate and PhD students in scientific and technical fields are especially encouraged, as well as from graduates of technical colleges.
- Language of Application: Applications must be submitted in German or English.
- For MA Students: You must be enrolled at a state or state-recognized German university.
- For PhD Students: You must be accepted at a German university.
- Proof of Enrollment: You must provide a certificate of enrollment (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung) for the next semester, or at least a letter of admission (Zulassung) from a German university. Your enrollment must be documented by the time the scholarship starts.
- Language Skills: Basic knowledge of German is required (further classes can be supported by the scholarship). You must also have very good knowledge of English.
- Social Engagement: You should be involved in social, political, or community services.
Selection Criteria
The selection criteria for the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Scholarship are:
- High Academic and Professional Qualifications: You must show proof of above-average academic performance in school and/or university.
- Political and Social Engagement: You should be involved in political or social activities that align with the goals of the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung.
- German Language Proficiency: You need to know German at a B2 level or higher.
- Personal/Family Background: Your personal and family background will also be considered.
How to Apply for Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Scholarship?
Please follow the following instructions to apply for this scholarship:
(1) You can apply for this scholarship through the online application portal.
(2) Create an account and fill the application form. Also upload the required documents.
(3) Submit the application.
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