Friedrich Naumann Foundation Scholarships for Foreign Non-EU Students
Non-repayable scholarships for liberal-minded non-EU students with very good grades studying a master's or state examination degree at a German university.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Germany
Funding
The page does not state an amount. Scholarships are not repaid; funding is granted first for one year and can be extended year by year until studies end.
Eligible applicants
Non-EU students in full-time master's study in Germany
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Overview
Friedrich Naumann Foundation Scholarships for Foreign Non-EU Students is offered by Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom for Master’s study in Germany. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Monthly scholarship
Included
Study or internships abroad
Not included
The page does not state an amount. Scholarships are not repaid; funding is granted first for one year and can be extended year by year until studies end. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Foundation scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Non-EU citizens
- International eligibility
- Study or research stays abroad and internships abroad are not funded. Scholarships follow Federal Foreign Office requirements.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Very good grades; at least two semesters remaining
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Germany
Official eligibility summary
For foreign students from non-EU countries with very good grades who are in full-time study at German universities and are liberal-minded. They need at least two semesters left before finishing. Master's programmes and the main stage of state examination degrees are funded; bachelor's programmes are not.
Applicant profile
- Non-EU students in full-time master's study in Germany
Study route
- Master’s study in Germany
Current-cycle criteria
- For foreign students from non-EU countries with very good grades who are in full-time study at German universities and are liberal-minded. They need at least two semesters left before finishing. Master's programmes and the main stage of state examination degrees are funded; bachelor's programmes are not.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Application documents per the foundation checklist
How to apply
- 1
Download the checklist of required documents from the page
- 2
Submit the application via the foundation's application portal
- 3
Contact stipendien-bewerbung@freiheit.org for questions
Application timeline
Application cycle
The page gives no application dates or deadlines.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.