Scholarships
Hanns Seidel Foundation
Hanns Seidel Foundation Scholarships 2026 in Germany
The Hanns Seidel Foundation offers scholarships to international students and doctoral researchers to pursue higher education and research in Germany. The foundation values applicants who demonstrate leadership, social responsibility, and active participation in community service, in addition to academic excellence. The scholarship program is designed for individuals who aim to make a positive impact through education, research, and public service. The host country for the scholarship is Germany, and the degree levels available are undergraduate, master's, and PhD. The scholarship program supports students and researchers from a wide range of academic disciplines, including social sciences, political science, law, economics, journalism, and more. The foundation also offers a journalism support program. The scholarship is available for students who plan to study or conduct research in Germany and demonstrate excellent academic performance. The Hanns Seidel Foundation scholarship offers financial support, monthly stipends, and various benefits, including academic mentoring, networking opportunities, and participation in seminars and leadership programs. The foundation looks for applicants who possess German language proficiency at a B2 level or higher and show active voluntary or community engagement. Benefits - Financial support for higher education in Germany - Monthly scholarship stipend - Academic mentoring and guidance - Networking opportunities with scholars and professionals - Participation in seminars, workshops, and leadership programs - Personal and professional development opportunities Eligibility - Be an international student or doctoral candidate - Plan to study or conduct research in Germany - Demonstrate excellent academic performance - Possess German language proficiency at B2 level or higher - Show active voluntary or community engagement - Support democratic values, tolerance, and social responsibility - Submit complete application documents before the deadline Required Documents - Complete application documents - Relevant journalism work samples for journalism applicants 2. Upload all required supporting documents. 3. Review your application carefully. 4. Click the Apply button below to submit your application.