✨ Should I Apply for Rosa Luxemburg Foundation Scholarship (Studienwerk)?
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Competition
🌍 Overview
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Award Amount
Up to 934 EUR per month for Master's; 1,350 EUR per month for PhD
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Duration
Duration of the standard period of study (Regelstudienzeit)
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Deadline
April 1st and October 1st (annually)
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Fields
All subjects (excluding Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary Medicine for certain international applicants)
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Awards/Year
Approximately 150 to 170 new scholarships awarded annually
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Provider
Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung (RLS)
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Acceptance
Low due to high volume of applicants and specific ideological criteria
The Rosa Luxemburg Foundation is a political foundation affiliated with the Die Linke (The Left) party. Its scholarship department supports students and PhD candidates who demonstrate high academic achievement and deep social and political commitment to the values of democratic socialism, international solidarity, and justice.
👥 Who Should Apply
Open to German and international students (EU and non-EU). Applicants must be enrolled at a German university, demonstrate outstanding academic performance, and show a strong history of social, political, or community activism.
🏛️ Host University
Any state-recognized higher education institution in Germany
🤝 Sponsor
Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung e.V.
🏥 Fields of Study
All subjects (excluding Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary Medicine for certain international applicants)
✨ Key Benefits
Comprehensive financial support including a monthly basic stipend, a flat-rate study allowance, health insurance subsidies, and access to a robust ideological and academic support program.
🎯 Target Students
Domestic students, International students (EU/Non-EU), and Refugees
🏷 Tags
Germany
Master's
PhD
Fully Funded
Political Science
Social Justice
International Students
Europe
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
No (Public German universities are generally tuition-free, but scholarship covers semester fees)
Living Stipend
934 EUR for Master's students; 1,350 EUR for PhD students
Total Award
Up to 934 EUR per month for
✈️ Travel: Varies; mobility grants available for research stays abroad for PhD students
🏠 Accommodation: Included within the monthly living stipend
💊 Health Insurance: Health and long-term care insurance subsidy of approximately 109 EUR
🔄 Renewable: Yes
💳 App Fee: 0 (None)
🎓 Tuition Coverage
No (Public German universities are generally tuition-free, but scholarship covers semester fees)
🏠 Living Stipend
934 EUR for Master's students; 1,350 EUR for PhD students
🏡 Accommodation
Included within the monthly living stipend
✈️ Travel Allowance
Varies; mobility grants available for research stays abroad for PhD students
💊 Health Insurance
Health and long-term care insurance subsidy of approximately 109 EUR
🎁 Other Benefits
300 EUR flat-rate study allowance, language course funding, workshops, networking, and seminars
📋 Renewal Conditions
Subject to annual progress reports and continued active social/political commitment
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
High academic grades, B2/C1 level German proficiency, social/political engagement in line with the Foundation's values
🎓 Academic Level
Master's and PhD (Doctoral)
📊 Minimum GPA
Equivalent to 'Good' or 'Very Good' in the German grading system
🗣️ English Requirement
Not primary; German language proficiency (B2 or higher) is mandatory for the application
🎂 Age Limit
None (though time elapsed since previous degree is considered)
💼 Work Experience
Not required, but political/social activism is heavily weighted
🏆 Leadership
Strong emphasis on social and political leadership and engagement
💰 Financial Need
Considered (Priority given to first-generation academics and those from marginalized backgrounds)
🎯 Target Students
Domestic students, International students (EU/Non-EU), and Refugees
📝 Application Requirements
Essay / SOP
Yes (Personal statement and motivation letter detailing political/social engagement)
Rec Letters
Yes (Two academic letters of recommendation)
Interview
Yes (Two-stage interview process: with a liaison professor and a selection committee)
Documents Required
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport / National ID
- Yes (Two academic letters of recommendation) Recommendation Letters
- CV / Resume
- Personal Statement / Essays
- Not primary; German language proficiency (B2 or higher) is mandatory for the application
- Interview: Yes (Two-stage interview process: with a liaison professor and a selection committee)
- Min GPA: Equivalent to 'Good' or 'Very Good' in the German grading system
📋 Application Process
Highlight your alignment with the values of democratic socialism and your history of political or social activism. Ensure your German language skills are strong enough to handle an interview in German.
💡 Insider Tip: The foundation specifically encourages applications from women in MINT subjects, students from non-academic backgrounds, and those with a migration history.