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Heinrich Böll Foundation
Heinrich Böll Foundation Tailwind for Talents Scholarships for International Master's and PhD Students
Supports graduate students and PhD students from DAC countries intending to pursue a Master's degree or PhD in Germany.
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- international student
- degree first degree completed abroad Exact current official rule
- enrolment apply before starting a Master's degree program in Germany Exact current official rule
- enrolment full-time study Exact current official rule
- institution state-recognized university Exact current official rule
- degree standard duration of 4 semesters or more Exact current official rule
- international PhD student
- degree graduate degree completed abroad Exact current official rule
+1 more requirements
- admission PhD program in Germany Exact current official rule
Preferences and flexible criteria (3)
- all disciplines
- DAC countries
- residence has not yet taken up residence in Germany at the time of application
- Level of study
- Master's, PhD
- Fields of study
- Any
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- Host country
- Germany
- Host institution
- A state-recognized university in Germany
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- Check whether you can submit by the next deadline and meet the formal requirements. Required
- Learn the application formalities and process. Before preparing the application, review the information pages, mission statement, and information sheets for graduate students and PhD candidates. Required
- Start compiling the required documents early, such as expert reports. Required
- Register for the online portal, which becomes available starting six weeks before the deadline. Required
- Complete the required application information and documents in the portal. Complete the application using Adobe Acrobat Reader, and keep responses within the form sections and legible on a paper printout. Required
- Submit the online application after uploading the documents; only applications submitted through the online portal are accepted. Required
- Deadline
- 1 March 2027
- Deadline notes
- The online application portal opens on 15 January 2027 and closes on 1 March 2027. Next window: Fall 2027, 15 July 2027 until 1 September 2027.
- Application cycle
- 2027 application cycle
- Notes
- The application page also states: “Starting March 1, 2027, we will only accept applications for first-cycle programs.”
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Previous rounds 1
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- Closed 1 September 2026
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