The Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung (RLS) Scholarship is an outstanding chance to support your academic and activist journey if you are a high-achieving German or international student who is deeply committed to social justice, political participation, and critical thinking. The foundation, which has its roots in democratic socialism, is dedicated to promoting social equality, political education, and inclusive participation, especially for people from marginalized or underrepresented groups, including women, immigrants, LGBTQ+ people, and those from low-income families.
In order to enable students concentrate on their academics and social obligations, the scholarship offers full financial support, including monthly living expenses in addition to tuition fees. But the RLS Scholarship offers much more than just financial support; it provides a forum for intellectual growth, activist training, and critical political discussion.
The foundation encourages scholarship recipients to actively participate in its seminars, workshops, and educational events. Public speaking, policy lobbying, anti-racist work, feminist theory, and sustainable development are just a few of the talents that these programs seek to foster. Through research, activism, and political engagement, scholars join a thriving, socially conscious community that aims to combat injustice and advance systemic change.
In addition to having strong academic credentials, ideal candidates have a strong commitment to environmental, social, or political problems. The Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung Scholarship gives you the tools, connections, and encouragement to truly make a difference in your academic field and society at large, whether you are fighting for transformative justice, human rights, or anti-discrimination.
Host Country: Germany
University: Germany Universities
Opportunity Type: Masters, PhD
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- High-achieving Master’s and PhD students who strongly engage in social or political causes that are consistent with the foundation’s principles are supported by the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung Scholarship.
- The scholarship seeks to promote inclusivity in higher education and alleviate societal inequalities.
- Candidates from underrepresented groups are given preference, including:
- Women
- Students from immigrant or non-academic backgrounds
- People with low incomes
- Disabled students
- Students pursuing technical and scientific fields
Benefits:
- Monthly financial assistance based on BAföG rates
- Complete payment of living expenses and tuition
- availability of numerous educational assistance programs, such as:
- Workshops for political education
- Symposiums and summer schools
- Study excursions
- Research methodology seminars
- Instruction in critical abilities including academic writing, time management, and rhetoric
Deadline: 01 October 2025
