The Rosa Luxemburg Foundation is inviting qualified candidates to apply for the 2026 DAAD Rosa Luxemburg Scholarship. The fully funded Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Scholarship offers comprehensive monthly grants to cover living and research expenses, including health benefits, for international students in Germany.
Scholarship Overview
| Host Country | Germany |
| Institution | German Universities |
| Study Location | Study in Europe | Study in Germany |
| Eligible Countries | All Countries |
| Requirements | Enrolment at a German university |
| Scholarship Category | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships |
| Reward | Full Scholarship | Up to €1,400 Monthly Stipend |
| Application Closing Date | 1st October, 2026 |
Benefits of DAAD Rosa Luxemburg Scholarship 2026
The Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Scholarship Department awards financial grants to international Master’s and PhD students who are residing in Germany for study or research purposes:
- Master’s Candidates: Receive a minimum basic stipend of €992 per month plus a €20 lump sum.
- Doctoral Candidates: Receive a baseline grant of €1,400 each month plus a €100 monthly mobility allowance and a €20 lump sum.
- Health and Welfare Subsidies
- Flexible Funding Duration
- Comprehensive Academic Network
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Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Scholarship 2026, you must satisfy the following criteria:
- Officially enrolled or hold a letter of admission (Zulassung) at a state or state-recognized higher education institution in Germany.
- A very good graduate degree or an excellent prior academic record.
- For PhD tracks, applicants must have secure confirmation of thesis supervision by a university lecturer in Germany.
- Official proof of proficiency in the German language at a minimum of a B2 level.
- Demonstration of active active social, political, or community engagement reflecting the foundation’s fundamental values of social justice, democracy, and solidarity.
Equal Opportunity Note: In line with the foundation’s goal to counteract social and gender discrimination, preference is actively given to qualified applications from women, students from non-academic or migrant backgrounds, the socially needy, and individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
Ensure you gather high-quality, clear digital scans of these files. All uploads must be processed via the official digital system:
- Certificate of enrolment (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung) or a formal letter of university admission.
- Certified copies of your university degree certificates or higher education diplomas.
- Complete official academic transcripts of records.
- Valid B2 German Language Proficiency Certificate.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Letters of academic or professional recommendation.
- Description of the doctoral research project and a corresponding timetable (for PhD applicants).
How to Apply for DAAD Rosa Luxemburg Scholarship 2026
The registration sequence is managed directly through the foundation’s proprietary application infrastructure. Follow this step-by-step guide:
- Click on the button below to navigate to the scholarship portal.
- Create an applicant account on the online platform.
- Complete the application.
- Upload required documents and submit application.
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