Tailwind for Talents: Scholarships for Graduates and PhD students
In our effort to foster equal opportunities and equitable access to education, we support graduate students and PhD students from DAC countries who intend to pursue a Master's degree or PhD in Germany.
Contact
Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship Department
Schumannstraße 8, 10117 Berlin, Germany
T +49 (0) 30 285 34-400
F +49 (0) 30 285 34-409
E studienwerk@boell.de
www.boell.de/studienwerk
Telephone office hours:
Mon, Tue, Thu, and Fri, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Federal Foreign Office (AA).
Info flyerOur next application deadlines:
Fall 2026: 15 July 2026 until 1 September 2026
Spring 2027: 15 January 2027 until 1 March 2027
Who can apply?
Students:
International students who have completed their first degree abroad can apply prior to starting a Master's degree program in Germany.
Priority is given to applicants from DAC countries who have not yet taken up residence in Germany at the time of their application.
PhD students:
International PhD students who have completed their graduate degree abroad may apply for a PhD program in Germany.
Priority is given to international applicants from DAC countries who have not yet taken up residence in Germany at the time of their application.
