Continue your studies in Germany. Good news! Applications are now open for the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation scholarships. In this article, we will explain in detail this scholarship program, its benefits, and the application steps.

The Rosa Luxemburg Foundation Scholarships for the academic year 2026-2027 are fully funded scholarships for international students. These scholarships are available for master's and doctoral studies. These scholarships will provide €1,350 per month. Additional lump sum payments of €100 are available to cover research costs and healthcare support.

This scholarship is funded by the Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt). The maximum duration of the scholarship is determined based on the average duration or number of semesters (Regelstudienzeit). The scholarship is initially awarded for one year and is then extended until the completion of your studies, provided that the basic conditions are met. It can be extended after the end of the study period (Regelstudienzeit).

The Rosa Luxemburg Foundation's Scholarships Department offers researchers a wide range of support, including political education events, summer schools, local and international workshops, seminars, and educational trips. The department also organizes practical training in areas such as public speaking, conflict management, time management, self-management, academic qualification enhancement, text-writing workshops, and specialized seminars on methodology.

Scholarship Summary

• Study level:  Master's, PhD
• Institution(s):  Rosa Luxemburg Foundation
• Study in:  Germany
• Opportunity Focus Areas:  Master's and PhD degrees in any subject, except medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine
• Program duration:  for a master's degree, a maximum of three years, and for a doctorate, a maximum of four years.
• Deadline:  October 1, 2025, for scholarships starting in the summer semester (April 1) of the following year

Scholarship coverage

The Rosa Luxemburg Foundation scholarship offers its beneficiaries the following benefits:

For Master's degrees: The basic monthly scholarship is €850, plus a lump sum of €20. Additional health and nursing insurance subsidies are available, not exceeding €86.

For PhDs: The PhD scholarship is largely income-independent and amounts to €1,350 per month. Additional lump sum payments of €100 are available to cover research costs and healthcare support. Scholarship holders may also receive funding to cover the costs of living abroad (for research purposes, conference attendance, etc.).

The organization can sponsor European and German language classes.

Eligibility criteria for the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation Scholarship

To qualify for a Rosa Luxemburg Foundation scholarship, a candidate must meet all of the following requirements:

Study Abroad Opportunities

• Required language: Good knowledge of English. Proficiency in German (level B2 or higher).
• Eligible countries: All countries worldwide. Priority is given to women, students from non-academic backgrounds, immigrants, those in social need, and people with disabilities, who demonstrate outstanding achievement and commitment. We strongly encourage applications from undergraduate and doctoral students in scientific and technical disciplines, as well as graduates of technical colleges.
• Applications will only be accepted in German or English.
• Master's students must be enrolled at a state university or a state-recognized German university.
• PhD students must be accepted at a German university.
• A certificate of enrollment (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung) for the following semester, or at least a letter of acceptance (Zulassung) from a German university. Your enrollment must be documented before the scholarship start date at the latest.
• Basic knowledge of German (we can sponsor other courses). Very good knowledge of English at least.
• Activities in social, political and/or community services.

Study Abroad Opportunities

The selection criteria are:

• High academic and professional qualifications (proof of above-average academic achievement at school and/or university)
• Political and social participation in line with the goals of the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation
• German language proficiency (level B2 or higher).
• Personal/Family Background

How to apply for a Rosa Luxemburg Foundation scholarship?

Please follow the instructions below to apply for this scholarship:

(1)  You can apply for this scholarship through the electronic application portal .

(2)  Create an account, fill out the application form, and then upload the required documents.

(3)  Submitting the application.

Website

To learn more about the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation Scholarship, please visit the official website: