Friedrich Naumann Foundation Scholarship is open to qualified international candidates pursuing their first degree, whether in Master’s and PhD at a state or state-recognized higher-education institution in Germany, Switzerland or within the European Union.
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom is a foundation in the Federal Republic of Germany devoted to the promotion of liberal principles and to political education.
The goal of the foundation is to advance the principles of freedom and dignity for all people in all areas of society, both in Germany and abroad.
Type: Masters, PhD
Application Deadline: October 31, 2023
Value & Duration of Award: Full Scholarship, 10,000 Euros Per Annum Stipends
- Masters: The scholarship’s worth is up to € 861 per month. In addition, there is a contribution to health insurance. The Foundation also offers non-material support for projects, events and initiatives.
- The minimum funding period is 2 semesters. The scholarships do not have to be paid back. Funding is initially granted for 1 year.
- Extensions up to the end of the course can be granted on request. Study and research stays and internships abroad are not funded.
Eligible Field of Study: Full-time Masters and PhD degrees in any subject, except for the following: second degrees; LL.M, MBA; part-time degrees; bachelors degree for non-European applicants; doctorate studies in dentistry and medicine; postdoctoral programs; projects and separate stays abroad.
Eligible Countries: All Non-European Countries
Eligibility: The scholarships are targeted to young people committed to the political ideas of the German liberal party and willing to take responsibility.
They come from any discipline or subject taught at state-recognised universities of applied sciences or higher-education institutions in Germany.
Those who are awarded a scholarship by the Foundation for Freedom are considered to be members of the ‘liberal family’ in Germany.
How To Apply: The application documents must be submitted in German and the selection interview will also take place in German, even if you are applying for funding for an English-language course or an English-language doctoral program. Knowledge of German is therefore essential. Deadlines for application are 30 April and 31 October of each year.
Source: https://www.freiheit.org/de/
