Completely Funded Scholarships from the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung for 2026
Continue your studies in Germany. Good news! The Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Scholarships are now accepting applications. We shall go into great depth about this scholarship program, including its advantages and the detailed application procedure, in this post.
International students can apply for the fully financed Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Scholarships 2026–2027. Both master’s and doctoral degrees are eligible for these awards. The monthly income from these scholarships will be €1350. There are also additional 100€ lump sum payments available to cover research expenses and other health care subsidies.
The Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) provides funding for this program. The scholarship’s maximum duration is determined by the average number of semesters or time spent studying (Regelstudienzeit). If the requirements are met, the scholarship will initially be awarded for a year and thereafter for the entire duration. It is feasible to extend beyond the Regelstudienzeit.
The Scholarship Department of the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung provides a variety of assistance to academics, including symposia, educational tours, seminars both domestically and overseas, and political education events and summer schools.
Along with strengthening academic credentials, it also arranges hands-on training in areas like rhetoric, conflict resolution and other critical skills, time and self-management, text and writing workshops, and methodology-specific seminars.
Scholarship Overview
• Study Location: Germany
• Institution(s): Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung
• Study Level: Masters, PhD
• Program Period: maximum three years for master’s degrees, maximum four years for PhDs;
• Opportunity Focus Areas: Masters and PhD degrees in any subject, with the exception of medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine;
• Deadline: October 1, 2025, for grants starting in the summer semester (1 April) of the following year
Scholarship Reports
The recipient of the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Scholarship enjoys the following advantages:
Regarding Masters: Along with a 20€ lump sum, the basic scholarship is worth 850€ each month. There are also extra subsidies of up to 86€ available for nursing and health insurance.
For PhD: The doctoral fellowship, which is worth 1350€ a month, is mostly unaffected by one’s salary. There are also additional 100€ lump sum payments available to cover research expenses and other health care subsidies. Funding for stays overseas (for research, attending conferences, etc.) is also available to scholarship recipients.
The organization can finance language classes in German and Euro.
Qualifications for the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Scholarship
The candidate must meet each of the standards listed below in order to be eligible for the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Scholarship:
• Language Requirement: high proficiency in English. Proficiency in German (B2 level or higher)
• All nations in the world are eligible. Women, students from non-academic and immigrant backgrounds, those in need of social assistance, individuals with disabilities, and those who have demonstrated achievement and dedication are given preference. We strongly encourage applications from technical college graduates as well as undergraduate and graduate students in scientific and technical fields.
• Only applications submitted in English or German will be accepted.
• MA Students must be enrolled in a German university that is either state-owned or state-recognized.
A letter of admission (Zulassung) from a German university or a certificate of enrollment (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung) for the upcoming semester are required for PhD candidates. By the time the scholarship begins, at the latest, your enrollment must be recorded.
• A basic understanding of German (we can finance additional sessions). At the very least, excellent command of the English language
• Political, social, and/or community service endeavors.
The following are the selection criteria:
High academic and professional credentials (evidence of above-average performance in school and/or university)
• Social and political involvement consistent with the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung’s objectives
• Proficiency in German (B2 level or higher).
• Individual and familial history
How Do I Apply for the Scholarship of the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung?
To apply for this scholarship, please adhere to these guidelines:
(1) The online application portal is where you can submit an application for this scholarship.
(2) Register and complete the application. Upload the necessary files as well.
(3) Send in the application.
Web page
Please visit the official website to learn more about the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Scholarship:
