FRIEDRICH NAUMANN FOUNDATION
Friedrich Naumann Foundation Scholarship for Freedom in Germany Master
Opportunity Description
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation annually awards the Friedrich Naumann Foundation Scholarship for Freedom to German and non-EU students. Scholarship applications are also open for the 2024 academic year.
Master’s applicants with good academic achievements and grades or those interested in politics and committed to a liberal and cosmopolitan attitude can apply to the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom for 2024. The foundation supports German and foreign students studying full-time course at state or state-recognized universities and technical colleges in Germeny.
Ph.D. candidates with previous study and examination achievements demonstrate a special ability about academic work or those whose work making a significant contribution to research can apply to the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom. The Foundation supports about 150 doctoral students from all disciplines annually. Applicants should work on a convincing and innovative research project and have been admitted to a doctoral program at a university.
All international applicants should note that the program does not support any Bachelor’s degree program for non-EU nationals.
Key Details
Application Deadlines:
- 30 April 2024 (11:59 pm)
- 31 October 2024 (11:59 pm)
Interview Dates: 8 February and 8 August 2024
Awarding Institution: Friedrich Naumann Foundation
Location: Germany
Study Levels: Master’s or Ph.D.
Funding Type: Partially Funded
Eligible Countries: All
Scholarship Values
The scholarship’s value for foriegn for Master’s applicants is up to 861 euros/month and 1200 euros/month for Ph.D. or doctoral candidates.
Other scholarship benefits
- Gross income of more than 450 euros in addition to the scholarship funding for foreign doctoral candidates or students doing jobs.
- The Foundation will contribute to health insurance.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants meeting the following criteria are eligible to apply for Friedrich Naumann Foundation Scholarship for Freedom:
- Talent: Candidates have very good to exceptional academic or scientific records in their fields of study and strong interests within school or university and beyond.
- Personal Requirements: Candidates should be trustworthy, motivated, and willing to make decisions and assume responsibility. Also, they should commit to German’s liberal party ideals and ready to actively contribute to further development of the social, political, cultural, and economic life.
- Social and Political Involvement: Candidates enjoy a unique liberal profile with cognizance of and commitment to social and political affairs, meaning participation in events by higher-education institutions, engagement in a liberal political party or organizations, associations, and initiatives.
- The sponsorship for foreign students is intended for international applicants who wish to take on a full-time degree at a state or state-recognized higher-education institution in Germany.
Ineligible Programs
Programs not eligible for funding are as follows:
- Second degrees/above master’s
- Part-time programs
- Distance learning degrees that are not undertaken full-time
- Post-graduate and complementary courses
- Bachelor’s programs by international students who are non-EU citizens
- Degree courses in their final stages
- Ant projects include internships, language courses, travel expense allowances, etc.
How to Apply?
The application for this scholarship is online. Please find the application forms and more information on the link given below.
